Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 14:4 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 14:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 14 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.”
Matthew 14:4 (KJV)
Historical Context for Matthew 14:4
People Mentioned
Commentary on Matthew 14:4
'For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.' This verse summarizes John's prophetic message to Herod. The phrase 'It is not lawful' (Οὐκ ἔξεστίν/Ouk exestin) means 'it's not permitted,' referring to divine law (Leviticus 18:16, 20:21), not merely human custom. John's message was clear, direct, uncompromising: Herod's marriage to Herodias constituted adultery. No diplomatic softening, no political calculation, no self-preserving ambiguity—just straightforward declaration of God's standard. Reformed theology values this prophetic clarity: faithful preaching names sin specific...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 14:4
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.”
“surely there is no morning for them.”
“You are the man. This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel, says: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul.,And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;, וַיֹּאמֶר נָתָן אֶל־דָּוִד אַתָּה הָאִישׁ כֹּה־אָמַר יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אָנֹכִי מְשַׁחְתִּיךָ לְמֶלֶךְ עַל־יִשְׂרָאֵל וְאָנֹכִי הִצַּלְתִּיךָ מִיַּד שָׁאוּל׃ ,And Nathan said to David: Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD”
“and one of them die”
“saying”
“and said to him”
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
“Felix came with Drusilla”