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Matthew 27:42 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 27:42 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 42 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.”
Matthew 27:42 (KJV)
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He saved others; himself he cannot save—the mockers speak prophetic truth. Cannot (οὐ δύναται, ou dynatai) is theologically accurate: Jesus cannot save himself AND save us. The Sinless One must die for the sinful. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him—a lying condition. They would not believe.The great reversal: perceived weakness is actual power. The foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men (1 Corinthians 1:25). The cross appears as defeat but is victory. Staying on the cross demonstrates greater po...
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Cross-References for Matthew 27:42
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“Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are King of Israel!”
“THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
“and went out to meet him”
“Saying”
“they could say nothing against it.”
“and said to him”
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!{Psalm 118:26} Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!”
“and doesn't believe”