Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 4:16 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 4:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 4 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up .”
Matthew 4:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 4:16
Isaiah's imagery of people in darkness seeing 'great light' describes spiritual awakening and salvation. The 'shadow of death' refers to the darkness of sin, judgment, and spiritual death in which all humanity exists apart from Christ. The phrase 'light is sprung up' indicates divine initiative—salvation comes to those in darkness by God's gracious illumination, not human seeking. This anticipates John 1:4-5, 9 describing Christ as the true Light.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 4:16
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“on them the light has shined.”
“whereby the dawn from on high will visit us”
“shine; for your light is come”
“my enemy. When I fall”
“being bound in affliction and iron”
“and the glory of your people Israel.,A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.,,,,,,,,”
“and turns the shadow of death into the morning”
“nor thick gloom”
“of the shadow of death”