Matthew 12:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 12:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 12:23 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 12:23 — KJV
“And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?”
— Matthew 12:23 (KJV)
Matthew 12:23 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 12:23
“And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him. trench: or, midst of his carriages”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:23: people, son, david
“And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that criest to the king?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:23: people, son, david
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. grieved: Heb. bitter”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:23: people, son, david
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:23: people, son, david
“And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:23: people, son, david
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