Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 21:18 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Matthew 21:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 21 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Fig Tree Withers
“Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.”
Matthew 21:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 21:18
Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered—The Greek ἐπείνασεν (epeinasen) emphasizes Jesus's genuine humanity. The eternal Word who fed 5,000 experienced hunger Himself. This wasn't playacting but authentic human limitation, though without sin (Heb 4:15).His hunger sets up the fig tree incident (v.19), but Matthew records this physical detail to affirm the Incarnation: Jesus knew fatigue (John 4:6), thirst (John 19:28), and hunger. He entered fully into human experience to become our sympathetic High Priest. God the Son subjected Himself to bodily needs to redeem bodies and ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 21:18
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“he was hungry afterward.”
“but one who has been in all points tempted like we are”
“when they had come out from Bethany”
“Jesus went on the Sabbath day through the grain fields. His disciples were hungry and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat.”
“they saw the fig tree withered away from the roots.”
“being tempted by the devil. He ate nothing in those days. Afterward”