Matthew 8:22
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 8
“But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.”Matthew 8:22
What Does Matthew 8:22 Mean?
Matthew 8:22 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 22 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Matthew 8:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 15:32“It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.”Colossians 2:13“And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;”Ephesians 5:14“Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.”Ephesians 2:5“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”Matthew 4:19“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”Ephesians 2:1“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;”John 1:43“The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.”1 Timothy 5:6“But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.”Matthew 19:21“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.”Matthew 4:18“And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.”Luke 5:27“And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.”Matthew 9:9“And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.”
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