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Matthew 1:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 1:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 1 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb”
Matthew 1:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 1:21
The name 'Jesus' (Hebrew: Yeshua) means 'Yahweh saves,' directly stating His mission. The phrase 'he shall save his people from their sins' defines salvation not as political deliverance but spiritual redemption. This is the first explicit statement in Matthew that the Messiah came to deal with sin—the root problem of humanity.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 1:21
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“God has brought salvation{TR”
“for neither is there any other name under heaven”
“he saw Jesus coming to him”
“and in him is no sin.”
“by him”
“his name was called Jesus”
“to give repentance to Israel”
“you will conceive in your womb”
“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins”