Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 21:11 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Matthew 21:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 21 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.”
Matthew 21:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 21:11
This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee—The crowds' confession falls tragically short. Jesus is indeed prophētēs (προφήτης), but He's the Prophet-King-Priest, Yahweh incarnate. Of Nazareth was nearly contemptuous (John 1:46, 'Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?'), yet providentially fulfilled prophecy (Matt 2:23).Galilee (Γαλιλαία) marked Jesus as provincial, not Jerusalem's elite. The crowd honored Him as a prophet—like Elijah or Jeremiah—when He deserved worship as Lord. This inadequate Christology paved the way for their later rejection: they wanted a prophetic liberator, not ...
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Cross-References for Matthew 21:11
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“they said”
“when they heard these words”
“and they glorified God”
“of your brothers”
“And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets”
“who said to the children of Israel”
“What do you say about him, because he opened your eyes? He said”
“'The Lord God will raise up a prophet for you from among your brothers”
“What then? Are you Elijah? He said”
“he asked his disciples”