Matthew 1:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 1:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 1:21 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. JESUS..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 1:21 — KJV
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb”
— Matthew 1:21 (KJV)
Matthew 1:21 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 1:21
“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:21: bring, forth, son
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. they...: or, his name shall be called”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:21: bring, forth, son
“And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:21: forth, son, call
“Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; bring...: Heb. cause to bud”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:21: bring, forth, shalt
“And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. Enoch: Heb. Chanoch”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:21: son, call, name
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