Matthew 1:21

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Cross-references

Ephesians 5:25-27 shows Christ giving himself to sanctify and cleanse the church, embodying the salvation from sins announced at his birth.

Luke 1:13 Parallel

In Luke 1:13, an angel similarly announces John's birth and naming — parallel angelic message.

Luke 1:31 Parallel

In Luke 1:31, the angel directly tells Mary to name her son Jesus — identical command.

Luke 1:35 Parallel

In Luke 1:35, the angel explains Jesus' divine conception — complementary to the naming and salvation purpose.

John 1:29 Parallel

In John 1:29, Jesus is the Lamb who takes away sin — exactly matching the saving-from-sins mission announced here.

Acts 3:26 Parallel

In Acts 3:26, Jesus was sent to turn people from wickedness — the same saving-from-sins work described here.

Acts 4:12 Parallel

Acts 4:12 declares salvation in no other name, directly echoing the exclusive saving role of Jesus announced at his naming.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

Acts 5:31 presents Jesus exalted as Leader and Savior to give repentance and forgiveness, fulfilling his mission to save from sins.

Acts 13:38 Parallel

Acts 13:38 proclaims forgiveness of sins through Jesus, directly linking to the purpose of his name given at birth.

Acts 13:39 Parallel

Acts 13:39 adds that believers are freed from all things the law could not free them, expanding saving from sins to justification.

Luke 2:21 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 2:21, the naming is carried out as the angel commanded — direct fulfillment.

Colossians 1:20-23 explains that through Christ's death we are reconciled and made holy, fulfilling his mission to save from sins.

Titus 2:14 Parallel

Titus 2:14 states Christ redeemed us from lawlessness and purified a people for himself, directly paralleling saving his people from their sins.

Hebrews 7:25 declares Jesus saves completely and intercedes for those who draw near, continuing the saving work promised at his naming.

1 John 1:7 Parallel

1 John 1:7 teaches that Jesus' blood cleanses us from all sin, directly fulfilling the salvation from sins announced at his birth.

1 John 2:1 Parallel

1 John 2:1 presents Jesus as our advocate when we sin — extending the saving work announced in Matt 1:21.

1 John 2:2 Parallel

1 John 2:2 identifies Jesus as the propitiation for sins — the means by which He saves His people.

1 John 3:5 Parallel

1 John 3:5 states Jesus appeared to take away sins — directly echoing the purpose in Matt 1:21.

Revelation 1:5 affirms Jesus freed us from our sins by His blood — the same saving work announced in Matt 1:21.

Revelation 7:14 shows the saved washing robes in Jesus' blood — the means of salvation from sins referenced in Matt 1:21.

Daniel 9:24 Prophetic fulfillment

In Daniel 9:24, the prophecy of finishing transgression and atoning for iniquity is directly fulfilled by Jesus saving his people from sins.

Genesis 17:19 records God commanding Abraham to name his son Isaac, paralleling the angel's command to name Jesus here.

Judges 13:3 Parallel

Judges 13:3 describes an angel announcing Samson's birth as a deliverer, paralleling the angel's announcement of Jesus' saving role.

Psalm 130:8 Parallel

In Psalm 130:8, the Lord redeems Israel from iniquities — directly parallels Jesus saving from sins.

Jeremiah 23:6 Prophetic fulfillment

In Jeremiah 23:6, a king called 'The LORD our righteousness' saves Judah — Jesus fulfills this by saving from sins and bringing righteousness.

In Ezekiel 36:25-29, God promises cleansing from sin and salvation from uncleanness — Jesus' saving from sins fulfills this.

Proverbs 30:4 asks 'what is his son's name?'—Matthew 1:21 answers with Jesus, the saving Son.

Hosea 1:7 Parallel

Hosea 1:7 says God will save by mercy, not by military power—Jesus saves from sins through mercy.

Numbers 13:16 gives Joshua's name, the Hebrew form of Jesus — a type of the Savior who leads God's people.

Luke 1:27 Historical context

Luke 1:27 identifies Mary and Joseph's betrothal, confirming the Davidic lineage and virgin birth of Jesus.

Psalm 72:17 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 72:17 prophesies a king whose name endures forever and blesses all nations — fulfilled in Jesus.

Psalm 118:14 Related theme

Psalm 118:14 declares that the LORD has become my salvation — Jesus, whose name means 'Yahweh saves,' is that salvation.

2 Timothy 1:9 Related theme

2 Timothy 1:9 emphasizes salvation by grace, not works—deepening the understanding of Jesus' saving work as God's purpose.

1 Timothy 1:15 states Christ came to save sinners—directly echoing the purpose of Jesus' name in the birth announcement.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Jesus delivers from future wrath—expanding 'save from sins' to include eschatological rescue.

Ezekiel 36:29 promises deliverance from uncleanness—Jesus saves his people from their sins.

Luke 2:11 Parallel

Luke 2:11 declares Jesus as Savior and Christ — the same child whose name means salvation in Matthew 1:21.

Romans 11:26 Related theme

Romans 11:26 promises a Deliverer who saves Israel — connecting to Jesus saving his people from sins.

Isaiah 33:22 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 33:22 declares the LORD will save us—Jesus is that LORD saving his people from sins.

Isaiah 35:4 Allusion

Isaiah 35:4 promises God will come and save—Jesus is the coming God who saves from sins.

Isaiah 49:1 Allusion

Isaiah 49:1 has the Servant named from the womb by God—Jesus' name is given before birth.

Luke 19:10 Parallel

Luke 19:10 says Jesus came to seek and save the lost — directly parallel to saving his people from sins.

Isaiah 12:2 Allusion

In Isaiah 12:2, God is called 'my salvation' — the same root as Jesus' name, linking the saving work to God himself.

Jeremiah 33:16 Prophetic fulfillment

In Jeremiah 33:16, salvation is promised to Judah with the name 'The LORD our righteousness' — Jesus brings that salvation from sins.

Genesis 16:11 records a divine birth announcement with name meaning 'God hears' — parallel to the angel's announcement to Joseph in Matt 1:21.

1 Corinthians 1:30 Related theme

1 Corinthians 1:30 lists Christ as righteousness, sanctification, redemption — the full scope of saving from sins.

Romans 7:25 Related theme

Romans 7:25 thanks God for deliverance through Jesus Christ — the same deliverance from sin announced in Matthew 1:21.

Romans 6:14 Related theme

Romans 6:14 says sin has no dominion over believers under grace — the freedom Jesus' salvation brings.

Psalm 111:9 Related theme

Psalm 111:9 declares God's redemption and holy name — Jesus, whose name means salvation, embodies that redemption.

Psalm 39:8 Related theme

Psalm 39:8 prays for deliverance from transgressions — the very salvation Jesus provides.

Genesis 49:18 Related theme

In Genesis 49:18, Jacob waits for God's salvation — the same salvation that Jesus, whose name means 'Yahweh saves,' brings.

Revelation 1:6 describes the result of salvation — Jesus makes us a kingdom of priests, building on the saving work in Matt 1:21.