Luke 24:44
And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Cross-references
Luke 24:7 gives the specific prophecy of suffering and resurrection that Jesus says must be fulfilled in 24:44.
In Luke 24:26, Jesus says the Christ had to suffer and enter glory — the same necessity of fulfillment he later expands in v44.
In Luke 24:27, Jesus explains from Moses and the Prophets what was said about himself — a direct demonstration of the claim in v44.
In Luke 24:46, Jesus explicitly states what is written: Christ will suffer and rise on third day — specific fulfillment of v44's general statement.
In Luke 24:6, angels remind of Jesus' words about his resurrection; here Jesus declares that all scriptures must be fulfilled.
Luke 9:22 records Jesus' first passion prediction, now fulfilled as stated in 24:44.
Luke 18:31-33 prophesies Jesus' suffering and resurrection; in 24:44 he says these must be fulfilled.
In Luke 1:70, Zechariah recalls God's words through the prophets of old, reinforcing the scriptural foundation Jesus points to in Luke 24:44.
In Luke 9:44, Jesus foretells his betrayal, a specific event that must be fulfilled as later stated in Luke 24:44.
In Luke 20:17, Jesus quotes Psalm 118:22 about the rejected cornerstone, exemplifying a scripture about him that must be fulfilled.
In Luke 20:42, Jesus cites Psalm 110:1 about sitting at God's right hand, another scripture that must be fulfilled as per Luke 24:44.
In Luke 22:37, Jesus explicitly says the scripture 'numbered with transgressors' must be fulfilled in him, directly matching the theme of Luke 24:44.
Genesis 22:18 promises blessing to all nations through Abraham's seed, a messianic prophecy fulfilled in Christ as per Luke 24:44.
Genesis 49:10 prophesies a ruler from Judah, a messianic prophecy Jesus claims is fulfilled in him.
Numbers 21:9 shows the bronze serpent lifted for healing, a type of Christ's crucifixion, part of the Law Jesus references.
In Numbers 35:25, the high priest's death releases the manslayer — a type of Christ's atoning death freeing us from sin.
In Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Moses predicts a prophet like himself — the very prophecy Jesus fulfills as the ultimate prophet.
Psalm 2:1-12 describes the nations raging against God's anointed and the decree 'You are my Son,' directly quoted in Acts 13:33 about Jesus' resurrection.
Psalm 16:9-11 promises no abandonment to Sheol nor corruption—explicitly cited in Acts 2:27 and 13:35 as fulfilled in Christ's resurrection.
Psalm 22:1-31 details the Messiah's suffering—forsaken cry, pierced hands, casting lots—all echoed in the crucifixion accounts.
Psalm 110:1-7 is a messianic prophecy cited by Jesus — it speaks of the Messiah sitting at God's right hand, which Jesus fulfills as resurrected Lord.
Psalm 118:22 prophesies the rejected stone becoming cornerstone — Jesus applies this to his own rejection and exaltation, fulfilling the Psalms.
Isaiah 7:14 prophesies a virgin conceiving Immanuel — Jesus identifies this as part of what was written about him in the Prophets.
Isaiah 9:6 foretells a child called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God — Jesus says these prophecies about him are fulfilled.
Isaiah 11:1-10 describes a branch from Jesse, a righteous king — Jesus claims this messianic prophecy is written about him.
Isaiah 28:16 speaks of a precious cornerstone — Jesus refers to this as prophecy about himself that must be fulfilled.
Isaiah 40:1-11 heralds comfort and a voice preparing the way — Jesus says this prophetic message is about him.
Isaiah 42:1-4 portrays God's chosen servant who brings justice — Jesus identifies this as prophecy about his mission.
Isaiah 49:1-8 describes a servant called from birth to restore Israel — Jesus sees this as written about him.
Isaiah 50:2-6 depicts a servant who gives his back to smiters — Jesus points to this as prophecy of his suffering.
Isaiah 52:13-15 foretells a servant who will be exalted after suffering — Jesus says this is fulfilled in him.
Isaiah 53:1-12 describes the suffering servant pierced for our sins — Jesus claims this prophecy is written about him.
Isaiah 61:1-3 describes the anointed one bringing good news and liberty — Jesus quotes this as fulfilled in himself (Luke 4:18-19).
Jeremiah 23:5 promises a righteous Branch from David who will reign as King — a direct messianic prophecy fulfilled by Jesus.
Jeremiah 33:14 repeats the promise of a righteous Branch from David's line — another messianic prophecy Jesus fulfills.
Ezekiel 17:22 pictures God planting a tender sprig from a cedar on a high mountain — a messianic image of the Davidic king.
Ezekiel 34:23 foretells one shepherd, my servant David, who will tend God's flock — a prophecy of the Messiah as Shepherd.
Daniel 2:44 prophesies a kingdom set up by God that will never be destroyed — Jesus inaugurates this eternal kingdom.
Daniel 7:13 shows one like a son of man coming with the clouds — Jesus applies this title to himself and his return.
Daniel 9:24-27 outlines seventy weeks until the Anointed One is cut off — a detailed prophecy of Christ's coming and death.
Hosea 3:5 says Israel will seek David their king in the last days — a direct messianic expectation Jesus fulfills.
Joel 2:28-32 prophesies the Spirit's outpouring on all flesh; Jesus fulfills this at Pentecost after his exaltation.
Amos 9:11 promises restoration of David's fallen tent; Jesus as Messiah restores the Davidic kingdom.
Micah 5:1-4 foretells a ruler from Bethlehem; Jesus is born in Bethlehem as that ruler.
Zechariah 6:12 speaks of the Branch who will build the Lord's temple; Jesus is the Branch who builds the spiritual temple.
Zechariah 9:9 portrays the king riding on a donkey; Jesus fulfills this at the triumphal entry.
Zechariah 11:8-13 describes thirty pieces of silver thrown to the potter; Judas's betrayal and death fulfill this.
Zechariah 12:10 says they will look on the one they pierced; Jesus' crucifixion fulfills this piercing prophecy.
Zechariah 13:7 commands striking the shepherd so sheep scatter; Jesus' arrest and disciples' flight fulfill this.
Malachi 3:1-3 prophesies the Lord's sudden coming and refining judgment, which Jesus fulfills as the Messenger of the covenant.
Malachi 4:2-6 foretells the Sun of Righteousness rising with healing and Elijah's return, both fulfilled in Christ and John the Baptist.
Matthew 16:21 records Jesus' prediction of his death and resurrection, part of what must be fulfilled per Luke 24:44.
Matthew 17:22 prophesies the Son of Man's betrayal; this matches the fulfillment Jesus references in Luke 24:44.
Matthew 17:22 prophesies the Son of Man's betrayal; this matches the fulfillment Jesus references in Luke 24:44.
In Matthew 20:18, Jesus predicts his betrayal and condemnation by Jewish leaders — a specific prophecy he now says must be fulfilled.
In Matthew 20:19, Jesus predicts his crucifixion and resurrection by Gentiles — details he now says are fulfilled.
In Matthew 26:54, Jesus says Scriptures must be fulfilled about his arrest — directly echoes the necessity from Luke 24:44.
In Matthew 26:56, the disciples' desertion is said to fulfill the prophets — another example of the fulfillment claim in Luke 24:44.
In Mark 8:31, Jesus teaches that the Son of Man must suffer, be rejected, killed, and rise — the very prediction he now reminds them of.
In Mark 9:31, Jesus predicts his betrayal, death, and resurrection — a key prophecy he now says must be fulfilled.
In Mark 10:33, Jesus predicts his delivery to chief priests and condemnation — a specific step he now says is fulfilled.
In Mark 10:34, Jesus predicts mockery, spitting, flogging, death, and resurrection — details he now says have come to pass.
In John 3:14, Jesus explicitly applies the bronze serpent typology to his crucifixion, showing it was written about him in the Law.
John 5:39 records Jesus saying the OT Scriptures bear witness of him — a parallel to Luke 24:44's claim that all Scripture points to the Messiah.
In John 5:46, Jesus states that Moses wrote about him, directly confirming the claim in Luke 24:44.
In John 16:4, Jesus says he told them these things so they would remember — directly echoing his reminder in Luke 24:44.
In John 16:16, Jesus predicts they will see him no more then see him again — a reference to his death and resurrection he now says is fulfilled.
In John 19:24-37, specific OT prophecies about Jesus' crucifixion (garments, bones, piercing) are fulfilled — concrete examples of v44's claim.
Acts 3:18 states God fulfilled what all prophets foretold about Christ's suffering — directly parallels the claim in Luke 24:44.
In Acts 3:22-24, Peter cites Deuteronomy 18:15-19 and declares all prophets foretold these days — fulfillment of Jesus' words.
In Acts 7:37, Stephen quotes the same prophet-like-Moses prophecy, applying it to Jesus as the fulfillment.
Acts 13:29-31 confirms the fulfillment of all scriptures about Christ's death and resurrection, directly echoing Jesus's claim in Luke 24:44.
Acts 13:33 cites Psalm 2 as fulfilled in Jesus's resurrection, exemplifying how the Psalms (mentioned in Luke 24:44) predicted Christ.
Acts 17:3 recounts Paul proving from Scriptures that Christ must suffer and rise — a direct application of the very teaching Jesus gave in Luke 24:44.
1 Corinthians 15:3 states Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures, corroborating Jesus's claim that the Law, Prophets, and Psalms foretold his suffering.
1 Corinthians 15:4 affirms his resurrection on the third day according to the Scriptures, echoing Luke 24:44's assertion that all must be fulfilled.
Psalm 40:7 is a messianic verse — 'in the scroll of the book it is written of me' — directly supporting Jesus' claim in Luke 24:44 that the Scriptures speak of him.
Matthew 1:22 uses the same fulfillment formula, showing events happen to fulfill prophecy as Jesus declares in Luke 24:44.
Matthew 2:15 cites a specific fulfilled prophecy from Hosea, illustrating the pattern Jesus describes in Luke 24:44.
Matthew 4:14 introduces a fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy, matching the comprehensive fulfillment Jesus speaks of in Luke 24:44.
Matthew 11:13 states the Law and Prophets prophesied until John, complementing Luke 24:44 where Jesus says everything written about him must be fulfilled.
Matthew 12:17 cites another fulfillment of Isaiah, reinforcing the theme of scriptural fulfillment Jesus emphasizes in Luke 24:44.
Matthew 17:3 shows Moses and Elijah (Law and Prophets) with Jesus, visually representing the Scriptures that testify about him as in Luke 24:44.
Matthew 28:6 records the resurrection, the very event Jesus in Luke 24:44 says was written about him in the Scriptures.
In Mark 14:21, Jesus states his betrayal is 'as it is written' — directly affirming the scriptural necessity Jesus proclaims in Luke 24:44.
In Mark 14:49, Jesus declares 'the Scriptures must be fulfilled' at his arrest, echoing the same necessity he later explains in Luke 24:44.
In John 1:45, Philip declares that Jesus is the one Moses and the prophets wrote about—directly echoing the threefold OT division from Luke 24:44.
In John 15:25, Jesus quotes the Law saying 'they hated me without reason'—fulfilling the OT writings as described in Luke 24:44.
In John 20:9, the disciples had not yet understood from Scripture that Jesus must rise—the very point Jesus explains in Luke 24:44.
In Acts 1:20, Peter quotes Psalms to explain Judas's replacement—applying the same principle from Luke 24:44 that the Psalms must be fulfilled.
Acts 2:30 shows David as a prophet foretelling Christ's throne — a specific fulfillment of the OT writings Jesus referenced.
Acts 8:35 demonstrates Philip explaining Isaiah 53 as about Jesus — a direct example of fulfilling what Jesus said was written.
Acts 10:43 directly states all the prophets testify about Jesus — echoing Jesus' own summary in Luke 24:44.
Acts 13:27 notes the rulers fulfilled the prophets' words by condemning Jesus — a specific fulfillment of what Jesus said must happen.
In Acts 24:14, Paul affirms believing everything in the Law and Prophets — directly echoing Jesus' claim that the entire OT points to him.
In Acts 26:22, Paul says he says nothing beyond what Moses and the prophets said would happen — mirroring Jesus' statement that all must be fulfilled.
In Acts 28:23, Paul uses the Law of Moses and the Prophets to persuade about Jesus — exactly the method Jesus said the OT writings testify of him.
In Romans 3:21, Paul affirms that the Law and the Prophets testify to righteousness — consistent with Jesus' claim that they write about him.
In Hebrews 1:1, God spoke through prophets in the past — directly supporting Jesus' claim that the prophetic writings are about him.
In 1 Peter 1:10, the prophets spoke of the grace to come — exactly what Jesus says is written about him in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms.
Genesis 14:18 introduces Melchizedek, a type of Christ's eternal priesthood, part of the Law Jesus says points to him.
Leviticus 16:2-19 describes the Day of Atonement, a type of Christ's sacrifice that Jesus says the Law foreshadows.
In 2 Corinthians 3:14, a veil remains when the old covenant is read — contrasting with Jesus' claim that the Law clearly points to him when understood.
1 Peter 1:11 describes OT prophets predicting Christ's sufferings and glories — affirming that the Scriptures foretold what Jesus explains in Luke 24:44.
In Romans 16:26, Paul speaks of prophetic writings making the mystery of Christ known — aligning with Jesus that the OT writings point to him.
In Revelation 10:7, the mystery of God is fulfilled as announced to the prophets, echoing the fulfillment theme here.
In John 10:35, Jesus asserts that Scripture cannot be broken—consistent with his claim in Luke 24:44 that all OT writings must be fulfilled.