Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 20:23 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 20:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 20 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.”
Matthew 20:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 20:23
Ye shall drink indeed of my cup (τὸ μὲν ποτήριόν μου πίεσθε)—The emphatic men particle confirms their future martyrdom; Jesus prophesies that James and John will participate in His sufferings. Church history validates this: James was beheaded by Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12:2), becoming the first apostolic martyr; John suffered imprisonment and exile, likely dying naturally in old age as the last living apostle.But to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give (τὸ δὲ καθίσαι... οὐκ ἔστιν ἐμὸν δοῦναι)—This striking statement has puzzled interpreters. Jesus affirms submission to the F...
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Cross-References for Matthew 20:23
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“your brother and partner with you in oppression”
“the brother of John”
“'Come”
“but for whom it has been prepared.,But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.,,,,,,,,”
“Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear, which didn't enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him.{Isaiah 64:4}”
“then heirs; heirs of God”
“that is”
“and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake”
“knowing that”