Luke 1:32
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Cross-references
In Luke 1:35, the angel explains Jesus will be called 'Son of God' through the Holy Spirit's work, directly linking to 'Son of the Most High'.
In Luke 3:16, John contrasts his water baptism with the coming 'mightier' one, emphasizing Jesus' superior power and authority announced here.
Luke 23:3 records Pilate asking if Jesus is king—the same claim of Davidic kingship announced here, now tested at trial.
Ezekiel 34:24 calls David 'prince' among God's people; Jesus is that prince, fulfilling the Davidic ruler promise.
Ezekiel 34:23 promises a single Davidic shepherd; Jesus fulfills this as the shepherd-king from David's line.
Ezekiel 37:24 declares David will be king over Israel; Jesus is the eternal king from David's line.
Ezekiel 37:25 says David will be their prince forever; Jesus' everlasting reign fulfills this.
Amos 9:11 foretells raising the fallen booth of David; Jesus restores David's dynasty as promised.
In Matthew 3:11, John says he is not worthy to carry Jesus' sandals, highlighting the vast difference in rank between John and Jesus.
Matthew 28:18 shows Jesus given all authority; the throne promised in Luke 1:32 becomes universal.
In Mark 5:7, a demon addresses Jesus as 'Son of the Most High God', confirming the divine sonship promised here.
In Mark 14:61, the high priest asks if Jesus is 'Son of the Blessed', echoing the title 'Son of the Most High' from this verse.
John 3:35 states the Father gave all things into the Son's hand; this echoes the giving of David's throne.
In John 5:21-29, Jesus as Son exercises divine authority to give life and judge—fulfilling his identity as Son of the Most High.
In John 12:34, the crowd expects the Christ to remain forever—echoing the eternal reign promised to David's son.
In Acts 2:30, Peter confirms God's oath to set David's descendant on his throne—the very promise made to Mary.
In Acts 2:36, Peter declares Jesus made Lord and Christ—the fulfillment of his being given David's throne and called Son of the Most High.
Romans 1:4 confirms Jesus as Son of God through the resurrection, showing the fulfillment of the angel's declaration.
In Ephesians 1:20-23, Christ's cosmic rule at God's right hand fulfills the promise of the throne of David given to him.
In Philippians 2:9-11, Jesus is exalted to universal lordship, fulfilling the promise of His greatness and the title 'Son of the Most High'.
Hebrews 1:2-8 expands on Jesus' divine sonship and superiority to angels, echoing the angel's announcement of his greatness.
In Revelation 3:7, Jesus holds the key of David—authority over David's kingdom—fulfilling the promise of his throne.
Jeremiah 33:15-16 repeats the promise of a righteous Branch from David, reinforcing the angel's message about Jesus' Davidic throne.
2 Samuel 7:11-13 is the Davidic covenant promise of an eternal throne, which the angel applies directly to Jesus.
Jeremiah 23:6 gives the messianic king the name 'The LORD Our Righteousness,' showing the divine nature of the promised heir.
Jeremiah 23:5 promises a righteous Branch from David's line, directly fulfilling the angel's announcement of a king on David's throne.
Psalm 132:11 records God's oath to David that his descendant will sit on his throne, directly quoted in the angel's promise.
Isaiah 9:7 describes the eternal reign of the messianic king on David's throne, mirroring the angel's promise to Mary.
Isaiah 9:6 prophesies a child with divine titles, complementing the angel's announcement of Jesus as Son of the Most High.
In Numbers 24:17, a star and scepter from Jacob prophesy a ruler—fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of David given the throne.
In 2 Samuel 7:13, God promises to establish David's throne forever—the covenant directly cited in the angel's announcement to Mary.
In 2 Samuel 7:16, God promises David's throne established forever—the eternal reign echoed in Luke 1:33.
1 Kings 11:39 promises that David's line will be afflicted but not forever, pointing to the eternal throne given to Jesus.
2 Kings 8:19 recalls God's promise to give David a 'lamp' forever, a prophecy of the eternal throne given to Jesus.
1 Chronicles 17:14 is the Davidic covenant promise of an eternal throne, directly echoed in the angel's announcement to Mary.
Psalm 45:6 describes the Messiah's eternal divine throne, which Jesus receives as Son of David.
Psalm 89:4 is God's covenant promise to establish David's throne forever — the angel applies it to Jesus.
Psalm 89:29 reaffirms the eternal throne of David's line — this promise is fulfilled in Jesus' reign.
Matthew 1:1 opens the genealogy affirming Jesus as son of David, directly echoing the promise here of David's throne.
Micah 5:4 describes a shepherd-ruler whose greatness reaches the ends of the earth — fulfilled in Jesus's universal reign.
Jeremiah 17:25 promises Davidic kings on the throne if they obey — Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that line.
Daniel 2:44 foretells an everlasting kingdom set up by God — Jesus's kingdom in Luke 1:32 is that same eternal kingdom.
Ezekiel 37:22 describes one king over a united Israel — Jesus is that Davidic king who unifies God's people.
Jeremiah 30:21 prophesies a ruler from among Israel who will approach God — pointing to Jesus as that ruler who receives David's throne.
In Genesis 49:10, the scepter of Judah points to a ruler—a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus receiving David's throne.
Ezekiel 21:27 speaks of the rightful heir to the crown — Jesus is the one to whom the crown belongs.
Jeremiah 33:21 declares the Davidic covenant unbreakable — grounding Jesus's throne in that enduring promise.
Jeremiah 33:17 reaffirms that David will never lack a descendant on his throne — the covenant promise fulfilled in Jesus's eternal reign.
Proverbs 29:14 promises a lasting throne to a king who judges the poor fairly — Jesus embodies that righteous rule.
Psalm 132:12 conditions the throne on covenant obedience — Jesus perfectly obeys, securing the throne unconditionally.
Amos 9:12 expands the restoration to include nations; Jesus' kingdom embraces Gentiles, fulfilling this.
Psalm 72:5 prays for the king's reign to last as long as the sun and moon, echoing the eternal throne promised to Jesus.
1 Kings 11:13 shows God preserving David's line despite Solomon's sin, foreshadowing the eternal throne given to Jesus.