Matthew 18:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 18:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 18:11 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 18:11 — KJV
“For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.”
— Matthew 18:11 (KJV)
Matthew 18:11 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 18:11
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:11: son, come, save
“Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. sware: Heb. lifted up my hand”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:11: son, come, save
“And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:11: son, come, save
“Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:11: son, come, save
“So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, saying, I am thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, which rise up against me.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:11: son, come, save
Pray Matthew 18:11
Generate a Prayer from Matthew 18:11
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse