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 Allusion

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 Parallel

Romans 9:5 confirms Christ descended from the patriarchs, directly echoing Matthew 1:1's son of David and Abraham.

Romans 4:13 Allusion

Romans 4:13 identifies Abraham's 'offspring' as heir through faith, pointing to Christ as the true seed.

Romans 1:3 Parallel

Romans 1:3 explicitly affirms Jesus as descended from David, directly echoing Matthew 1:1's 'son of David'.

Acts 2:30 Parallel

Acts 2:30 explains David foresaw Christ's resurrection as his descendant — directly linking Jesus to Davidic prophecy.

John 7:42 Parallel

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 Parallel

Luke 1:69 calls Jesus a horn of salvation from David's house — a clear parallel to his Davidic descent.

Luke 1:32 Parallel

Luke 1:32 explicitly states Jesus will receive David's throne — directly reinforcing the 'son of David' title.

Luke 1:31 Parallel

Luke 1:31 parallels the birth announcement of Jesus, confirming his Davidic identity through Mary's lineage.

Amos 9:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Amos 9:11 foretells raising the fallen booth of David — a prophecy of Davidic restoration fulfilled in Jesus.

Jeremiah 33:15–17 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 33:15-17 prophesies a righteous Branch from David's line — the very hope Matthew declares fulfilled in Jesus.

Genesis 5:1 Allusion

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 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Samuel 7:16 guarantees David’s kingdom forever, a covenant that Matthew 1:1 introduces Jesus as the ultimate heir.

Psalm 89:36 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 89:36 promises David’s offspring will endure forever, which Matthew 1:1 identifies as fulfilled in Jesus.

Psalm 132:11 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Parallel

Mark 10:47 records Bartimaeus crying out 'Jesus, Son of David' — the same messianic title used in Matthew 1:1.

Luke 2:4 Historical context

Luke 2:4 states Joseph was of the house of David — confirming the Davidic lineage Matthew 1:1 attributes to Jesus.

Genesis 46:12 Historical context

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 33:26 promises restoration of David's descendants — a broader prophecy that includes the coming Messiah from David.