Cross-References — Matthew 27

5 pairs

Matthew 27:9-10referencesZechariah 11:12-13
Matthew 27:9-10 refers to the fulfillment of the prophecy in Zechariah 11:12-13 regarding the thirty pieces of silver, the price set for Jesus, and its use to buy the potter's field.
Thematic focusFulfillment of Prophecy, Betrayal of Jesus.
Matthew 27:35referencesPsalm 22:18
Matthew 27:35 describes the soldiers casting lots for Jesus' garments, fulfilling the prophecy in Psalm 22:18.
Thematic focusFulfillment of Prophecy, Suffering of Christ.
Matthew 27:46referencesPsalm 22:1
Matthew 27:46 records Jesus' cry from the cross, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' directly quoting Psalm 22:1, highlighting His suffering and fulfillment of messianic prophecy.
Thematic focusSuffering, Fulfillment of Prophecy, Messianic Psalm.
Matthew 27:57-60referencesIsaiah 53:9
Matthew 27:57-60 describes Jesus' burial in a rich man's tomb, fulfilling the prophecy in Isaiah 53:9 about the Messiah being with the rich in His death.
Thematic focusFulfillment of Prophecy, Burial of Jesus.
Matthew 27:54referencesMark 15:39
Matthew 27:54 and Mark 15:39 both record the centurion's declaration that Jesus is the Son of God, acknowledging His divine identity after witnessing the events surrounding His death.
Thematic focusRecognition of Jesus' Divinity, Witness to Christ.

Matthew 27:9-10→referencesZechariah 11:12-13