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Matthew 16:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 16:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 16 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Foretells His Death
“From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.”
Matthew 16:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 16:21
Jesus begins revealing His approaching suffering, death, and resurrection—core gospel events. The phrase 'began to shew' indicates this teaching continues through the Gospels. Reformed soteriology emphasizes the necessity of Christ's suffering: God's justice required payment for sin, accomplished through the cross. Jesus 'must' (Greek 'dei'—divine necessity) suffer because God's redemptive plan demanded it. The mention of resurrection shows death isn't defeat but the path to victory over sin and death.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 16:21
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“but is risen. Remember what he told you when he was still in Galilee”
“Jesus said to them”
“he took the twelve disciples aside”
“and they didn't recognize him”
“Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive: 'After three days I will rise again.',Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.,,,,,,,,”
“but to serve”
“being delivered up by the determined counsel and foreknowledge of God”
“he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.”
“The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.”