Matthew 28:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 28:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 28:18 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 28:18 — KJV
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”
— Matthew 28:18 (KJV)
Matthew 28:18 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 28:18
“And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:18: saying, power, heaven
“And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:18: came, power, given
“And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:18: came, saying, power
“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:18: jesus, came, saying
“And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 28:18: came, spake, saying
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