Matthew 16:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 16:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 16:14 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 16:14 — KJV
“And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.”
— Matthew 16:14 (KJV)
Matthew 16:14 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 16:14
“And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:14: some, say, john
“They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:14: some, say, john
“And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:14: some, elias, others
“Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:14: elias, others, one
“When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:14: say, art, john
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