Cross-References — Luke 7

5 pairs

1. Luke 7:9→referencesMatthew 8:10

   In both Luke 7:9 and Matthew 8:10, Jesus marvels at the faith of the centurion, highlighting the theme of faith that transcends ethnic and religious boundaries.

   Thematic focusFaith, Gentile Inclusion.

   • #Faith
   • #GentileInclusion
   • #Jesus

2. Luke 7:22→referencesIsaiah 35:5-6

   Luke 7:22 recounts Jesus' response to John the Baptist's disciples, pointing to His miracles as fulfillment of Isaiah 35:5-6, which prophesies the coming of the Messiah with signs of healing.

   Thematic focusMessianic Fulfillment, Miracles.

   • #Messiah
   • #Prophecy
   • #Miracles

3. Luke 7:28→referencesMatthew 11:11

   Both Luke 7:28 and Matthew 11:11 record Jesus' statement about John the Baptist being the greatest born of women, yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater, emphasizing the new covenant's transformative power.

   Thematic focusKingdom of God, New Covenant.

   • #KingdomOfGod
   • #NewCovenant
   • #JohnTheBaptist

4. Luke 7:34→referencesMatthew 11:19

   In both Luke 7:34 and Matthew 11:19, Jesus is criticized for associating with sinners, highlighting His mission to seek and save the lost, contrasting with the religious leaders' expectations.

   Thematic focusGrace, Mission of Jesus.

   • #Grace
   • #Mission
   • #Jesus

5. Luke 7:47→referencesMatthew 26:13

   Luke 7:47, where Jesus speaks of the woman's great love due to her forgiveness, parallels Matthew 26:13, where Jesus commends the woman's act of anointing Him, emphasizing the theme of love and forgiveness.

   Thematic focusForgiveness, Love.

   • #Forgiveness
   • #Love
   • #Jesus

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