Matthew 8:12

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 8

“But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”Matthew 8:12

What Does Matthew 8:12 Mean?

Matthew 8:12 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 12 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 Heaven & Hell.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Matthew 8:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 25:30“And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”Luke 13:28“There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.”Matthew 21:43“Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.”Matthew 13:42“And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”Matthew 13:50“And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”Matthew 24:51“And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”Matthew 22:13“Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”Matthew 22:12“And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.”Matthew 3:9“And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.”2 Peter 2:17“These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.”Jude 1:13“Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.”Revelation 16:10“And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,”Psalms 88:12“Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?”Isaiah 8:22“And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness.”Isaiah 65:14“Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.”Matthew 7:22“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?”Acts 3:25“Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.”Romans 9:4“Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;”2 Peter 2:4“For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;”Numbers 14:39“And Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.”

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