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Matthew 12:21 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Matthew 12:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.”
Matthew 12:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:21
'And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.' Isaiah 42:4 concludes: Gentiles will trust in Messiah's name. The word 'trust' (ἐλπιοῦσιν/elpiousin) means hope, have confidence in. The prophecy predicted gospel's universal extent—not just Jews but Gentiles included in salvation. This was radical: first-century Judaism generally viewed Gentiles as excluded from covenant blessings unless they became Jews (circumcision, Torah observance). Paul's revolutionary teaching—Gentiles saved by faith without becoming Jews (Galatians 2-3)—was rooted in prophecies like Isaiah 42:4. Reformed theology emphasizes ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:21
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“who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.”
“Isaiah says”
“until he has set justice in the earth”
“which is Christ in you”
“we who had before hoped in Christ:”