Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 2:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 2:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 2 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.”
Matthew 2:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 2:4
Herod's consultation with chief priests and scribes—the religious experts—demonstrates that biblical knowledge alone does not produce saving faith. These men could quote Scripture accurately but remained hostile to the Messiah Scripture proclaimed. This illustrates the Reformed doctrine that saving faith requires divine illumination of the heart, not merely intellectual comprehension.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 2:4
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“the elders”
“the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching”
“and some of the scribes of the Pharisees part stood up”
“and not like the scribes.”
“vehemently accusing him.”
“Are you the teacher of Israel, and don't understand these things?,Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?,,,,,,,,”
“but they feared the people--for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.”
“that their rulers”
“and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to arrest him.”