Matthew 1:1
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Cross-reference
Matthew 22:42-45 discusses the Messiah as both David's son and Lord, deepening how Matthew 1:1's title is understood.
Matthew 15:22 uses the same 'Son of David' title, showing that Jesus’s lineage is recognized by a Canaanite woman.
Revelation 22:16 has Jesus himself declare He is the descendant of David, confirming Matthew 1:1's title.
Genesis 2:4 uses 'biblos geneseos' for creation, which Matthew echoes to present Jesus' genealogy as a new creation.
Galatians 3:16 explicitly interprets Abraham's 'offspring' as Christ, directly connecting to Matthew 1:1's identification.
Romans 9:5 confirms Christ descended from the patriarchs, directly echoing Matthew 1:1's son of David and Abraham.
Romans 4:13 identifies Abraham's 'offspring' as heir through faith, pointing to Christ as the true seed.
Romans 1:3 explicitly affirms Jesus as descended from David, directly echoing Matthew 1:1's 'son of David'.
Acts 2:30 explains David foresaw Christ's resurrection as his descendant — directly linking Jesus to Davidic prophecy.
John 7:42 cites the Scripture that Christ is from David's offspring — the same lineage Matthew traces in his genealogy.
Luke 3:23-38 provides another genealogy of Jesus, differing in structure but affirming his royal and human lineage.
Luke 1:69 calls Jesus a horn of salvation from David's house — a clear parallel to his Davidic descent.
Luke 1:32 explicitly states Jesus will receive David's throne — directly reinforcing the 'son of David' title.
Luke 1:31 parallels the birth announcement of Jesus, confirming his Davidic identity through Mary's lineage.
Amos 9:11 foretells raising the fallen booth of David — a prophecy of Davidic restoration fulfilled in Jesus.
Jeremiah 33:15-17 prophesies a righteous Branch from David's line — the very hope Matthew declares fulfilled in Jesus.
Genesis 5:1's 'book of the generations of Adam' is echoed in Matthew 1:1, presenting Jesus as new Adam and head of new humanity.
Genesis 22:18 promises blessing through Abraham's offspring; Matthew 1:1 presents Jesus as that offspring.
Genesis 12:3 promises blessing to all nations through Abraham; Matthew 1:1 identifies Jesus as the seed who fulfills this.
Jeremiah 23:5 prophesies a righteous Branch from David—fulfilled in Jesus, the son of David listed in Matthew 1:1.
2 Samuel 7:13 promises an eternal throne for David’s offspring, directly linked to Jesus as the Son of David in Matthew 1:1.
2 Samuel 7:16 guarantees David’s kingdom forever, a covenant that Matthew 1:1 introduces Jesus as the ultimate heir.
Psalm 89:36 promises David’s offspring will endure forever, which Matthew 1:1 identifies as fulfilled in Jesus.
Psalm 132:11 records God’s oath to set David’s son on his throne, the promise behind Matthew 1:1’s genealogy.
Isaiah 9:6 prophesies a child born to rule, connecting to Matthew 1:1 where Jesus is introduced as the Davidic king.
Isaiah 9:7 explicitly ties this child to David’s throne, directly matching Matthew 1:1’s claim that Jesus is the Son of David.
Isaiah 11:1 foretells a branch from Jesse (David’s father), which Matthew 1:1 fulfills by tracing Jesus’s lineage to David.
Mark 10:47 records Bartimaeus crying out 'Jesus, Son of David' — the same messianic title used in Matthew 1:1.
Luke 2:4 states Joseph was of the house of David — confirming the Davidic lineage Matthew 1:1 attributes to Jesus.
Genesis 46:12 records Judah's descendants including Pharez, a direct ancestor in Jesus' genealogy — linking Judah to the Messiah.
Hebrews 2:16 states Jesus took on the seed of Abraham — confirming the Abrahamic lineage in Matthew 1:1.
Acts 13:23 declares God raised Jesus from David's seed as Saviour — directly affirming the 'son of David' claim.
2 Timothy 2:8 reminds that Jesus Christ was of the seed of David — the same Davidic descent announced in Matthew 1:1.
Luke 20:41 records Jesus teaching about the 'Son of David' title — showing the theological depth behind the genealogy.
Genesis 26:3-5 reaffirms the Abrahamic covenant to Isaac, connecting to Jesus as the promised offspring through that lineage.
Genesis 28:13 extends the promise to Jacob, continuing the line that leads to Jesus in Matthew 1:1.
Genesis 28:14 promises blessing to all families through Jacob's offspring, linking to Jesus as the ultimate offspring.
Jeremiah 33:26 promises restoration of David's descendants — a broader prophecy that includes the coming Messiah from David.