Luke 9:58
And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Cross-reference
Luke 14:26–33
Related theme
Luke 14:26-33 expands on the cost of discipleship — hating family, carrying cross, renouncing possessions — explaining why Jesus has no home.
2 Corinthians 8:9
Parallel
In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Paul explains that Christ's poverty (like this homelessness) was for our enrichment — revealing the purpose behind his lack.
Isaiah 53:2
Prophetic fulfillment
In Isaiah 53:2, the suffering servant has no beauty or majesty — a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus' humble, homeless condition here.
Matthew 8:19
Parallel
In Matthew 8:19, the same exchange occurs — a scribe offers to follow, and Jesus responds with the same saying about homelessness.
Psalm 84:3
Contrast
In Psalm 84:3, birds find a home at God's altar — contrasting sharply with Jesus, the Son of Man, who has no place to lay his head.