Luke 1:35

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

Cross-reference

Luke 1:32 Parallel

In Luke 1:32, the angel continues the announcement, adding that Jesus will be called Son of the Highest and inherit David's throne — directly following the promise in verse 35.

Luke 1:31 Parallel

Luke 1:31 promises a son named Jesus; this verse explains the Holy Spirit's role in that conception, fulfilling the promise.

Luke 1:27 Historical context

In Luke 1:27, Mary is identified as a virgin betrothed to Joseph, providing the background for this angelic announcement.

Luke 4:34 Allusion

In Luke 4:34, a demon identifies Jesus as 'the Holy One of God', directly echoing the angel's title for the child.

Job 14:4 Contrast

Job 14:4 states no one can bring clean from unclean; the holy conception here by the Holy Spirit directly contrasts with natural human conception.

Job 25:4 Contrast

Job 25:4 asks how one born of woman can be clean; the supernatural conception here provides the answer: Jesus is clean.

Psalm 2:7 Prophetic fulfillment

In Psalm 2:7, God declares 'You are my Son; today I have begotten you' — a prophetic decree that the NT sees fulfilled in Jesus' conception by the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 51:5 Contrast

Psalm 51:5 says we are conceived in sin; the Holy Spirit's conception here produces a holy child, directly contrasting human sinfulness.

Hebrews 4:15 Related theme

Hebrews 4:15 affirms Jesus was without sin; this aligns with the holy conception declared here, reinforcing his sinless nature.

Romans 1:4 Parallel

Romans 1:4 declares Jesus Son of God by resurrection, complementing the declaration at his conception in Luke 1:35.

Matthew 1:20 confirms from Joseph's perspective that the child is conceived by the Holy Spirit, paralleling this account.

Acts 8:37 Related theme

Acts 8:37 contains a confession that Jesus is the Son of God, reflecting the declaration of his divine sonship in Luke 1:35.

John 20:31 Related theme

John 20:31 states that the Gospel is written to affirm Jesus as the Son of God, directly echoing the identity declared at his conception.

John 10:36 Related theme

In John 10:36, Jesus speaks of being set apart and sent as God's Son, directly echoing the angel's declaration here.

Hebrews 10:5 speaks of a body prepared for Christ — the very body formed by the Holy Spirit in Mary here.

Acts 2:27 Parallel

In Acts 2:27, Peter applies 'your holy one' to Jesus — the same title given at his conception here, now seen as the resurrected Messiah.

Acts 3:14 Parallel

In Acts 3:14, Peter calls Jesus the 'Holy and Righteous One' — the same holy one announced at his conception, now rejected by Israel.

Acts 4:27 Parallel

In Acts 4:27, Jesus is called 'your holy servant' — the same holy one conceived by the Spirit, now opposed by earthly rulers.

Galatians 4:4 says God sent his Son, born of a woman — the same Son conceived by the Spirit here, now entering the world.

Genesis 5:3 Contrast

In Genesis 5:3, Adam begets a son in his own fallen image — contrasting with Jesus, conceived holy by the Spirit, not from human descent.

In Matthew 1:18, Mary's pregnancy by the Holy Spirit is described in parallel, confirming the divine conception announced here.

Isaiah 9:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:6 prophesies a son called Mighty God — this verse announces the birth of that divine Son.

Isaiah 7:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 7:14 prophesies a virgin conceiving Immanuel — this verse describes the fulfillment of that prophecy by the Holy Spirit.

Genesis 18:12 describes Sarah's disbelief at a miraculous pregnancy by God's power, paralleling Mary's virgin conception.

Romans 1:3 Parallel

Romans 1:3 identifies Jesus as descendant of David — the human lineage that the Son of God, conceived here, would inherit.

In Hebrews 7:26-28, Jesus' holiness and perfection as high priest expands on the 'holy thing' born of Mary, showing his sinless nature qualifies him for eternal priesthood.

John 1:34 Parallel

In John 1:34, John the Baptist testifies 'This is the Son of God' — an eyewitness confirmation of the angel's announcement.

Matthew 27:54 Related theme

In Matthew 27:54, the centurion declares 'Truly this was the Son of God' — a confession that fulfills the angel's promise that he would be called God's Son.

Matthew 26:64 Related theme

In Matthew 26:64, Jesus affirms the title and adds the Son of Man coming in glory — confirming the identity announced at his birth.

Matthew 1:21 Related theme

In Matthew 1:21, the name Jesus signifies salvation, complementing the declaration that the holy child is Son of God.

2 Corinthians 5:21 describes Christ as sinless — consistent with the 'holy one' conceived here, who takes our sin.

Mark 1:1 Related theme

In Mark 1:1, the gospel's opening titles Jesus as 'Son of God' — summarizing the identity promised at his conception.

Matthew 14:33 Related theme

In Matthew 14:33, the disciples worship Jesus, exclaiming 'Truly you are the Son of God' — a public confession echoing the title announced at his conception.