Cross-References — Matthew 14

5 pairs

1. Matthew 14:13→referencesMark 6:31-32

   Both passages describe Jesus withdrawing to a solitary place after hearing about John the Baptist's death, highlighting His need for solitude and prayer.

   Thematic focusSolitude, Prayer, Response to Grief.

   • #Solitude
   • #Prayer
   • #Grief

2. Matthew 14:19→referencesJohn 6:11

   Both verses describe the miracle of feeding the five thousand, emphasizing Jesus' provision and the blessing of the loaves and fish.

   Thematic focusProvision, Miracle, Blessing.

   • #Provision
   • #Miracle
   • #Blessing

3. Matthew 14:25→referencesMark 6:48

   Both passages describe Jesus walking on water, demonstrating His authority over nature and His divine power.

   Thematic focusDivine Authority, Faith, Miracles.

   • #DivineAuthority
   • #Faith
   • #Miracles

4. Matthew 14:28-31→referencesHebrews 12:2

   Peter's attempt to walk on water and his subsequent doubt is a practical illustration of keeping one's eyes on Jesus, as encouraged in Hebrews 12:2.

   Thematic focusFaith, Focus on Christ, Doubt.

   • #Faith
   • #FocusOnChrist
   • #Doubt

5. Matthew 14:33→referencesMatthew 16:16

   The disciples' confession of Jesus as the Son of God after He calms the storm parallels Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God.

   Thematic focusRecognition of Jesus, Son of God, Confession of Faith.

   • #RecognitionOfJesus
   • #SonOfGod
   • #ConfessionOfFaith

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