Matthew 4:8
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;”Matthew 4:8
What Does Matthew 4:8 Mean?
Matthew 4:8 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Temptation, and Spiritual Warfare.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 4:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 16:26“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”Mark 8:36“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”1 John 2:15“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”2 Corinthians 4:4“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”Revelation 11:15“And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.”Psalms 49:16“Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;”Luke 4:5“And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.”1 John 2:16“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”Hebrews 11:24“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;”1 Peter 1:24“For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:”Revelation 12:9“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”Genesis 31:1“And he heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father’s; and of that which was our father’s hath he gotten all this glory.”Daniel 4:30“The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?”Romans 10:18“But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.”Numbers 22:17“For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.”Numbers 22:37“And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour?”Esther 1:4“When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.”Esther 5:11“And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.”Daniel 2:31“Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible.”Matthew 4:5“Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,”
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