Matthew 27:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 27:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 27:19 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 27:19 — KJV
“When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.”
— Matthew 27:19 (KJV)
Matthew 27:19 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 27:19
“I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:19: judgment, sent, nothing
“And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:19: wife, saying, day
“And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel. seated: Heb. cieled”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:19: judgment, seat, just
“Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar. Jerubbaal: that is, Let Baal plead Jerubbesheth: that is, Let the shameful thing plead”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:19: down, saying, day
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:19: judgment, many, day
Pray Matthew 27:19
Generate a Prayer from Matthew 27:19
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse