Matthew 20:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 20:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 20:23 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 20:23 — KJV
“And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.”
— Matthew 20:23 (KJV)
Matthew 20:23 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 20:23
“But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 20:23: sit, right, hand
“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. mercy: or, bounty”
Shares key themes with Matthew 20:23: sit, right, give
“I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies. the dearly...: Heb. the love”
Shares key themes with Matthew 20:23: hand, left, mine
“For thus saith the LORD God of Israel unto me; Take the wine cup of this fury at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send thee, to drink it.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 20:23: saith, drink, cup
“But I will deliver thee in that day, saith the LORD: and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou art afraid.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 20:23: saith, hand, give
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