Matthew 23:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 23:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 23:39 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 23:39 — KJV
“For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”
— Matthew 23:39 (KJV)
Matthew 23:39 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 23:39
“Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:39: say, see, blessed
“And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:39: say, blessed, cometh
“Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:39: say, blessed, cometh
“And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:39: say, blessed, cometh
“And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:39: say, see, name
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