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Matthew 8:20 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Matthew 8:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 8 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.”
Matthew 8:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 8:20
Jesus' stark statement 'the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head' reveals the voluntary poverty and homelessness He embraced in incarnation. The title 'Son of man' (from Daniel 7:13-14) ironically juxtaposes His divine identity and messianic authority with His present humiliation and rejection. This demonstrates Christ's condescension—the Lord of glory becoming poorer than animals to accomplish redemption (2 Corinthians 8:9).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 8:20
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“the sparrow has found a home”
“and she wrapped him in bands of cloth”
“and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form nor comeliness. When we see him”
“and found both Mary and Joseph”
“lying in a feeding trough.,And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.,,,,,,,,”
“God”
“the wife of Chuzas”
“that”
“For I am poor and needy”
“Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork”