Matthew 16:21
From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
Cross-reference
Matthew 17:22 repeats the same prediction of the Son of Man being delivered into men's hands.
Matthew 17:23 continues the prediction: he will be killed and raised on the third day, identical to 16:21.
Matthew 20:17 introduces another prediction of Jesus' suffering and death, parallel to the first announcement.
Matthew 27:63 shows the chief priests recalling Jesus' own words about rising after three days, confirming his prediction was remembered.
Matthew 26:47 shows the arrest by elders and chief priests' men, fulfilling the betrayal and suffering predicted.
In Matthew 26:2, Jesus again predicts His crucifixion, now tied specifically to the coming Passover.
Matthew 17:9 instructs secrecy until the Son of Man is raised from the dead, directly echoing the resurrection prediction here.
Matthew 12:40 compares Jesus' three days in the tomb to Jonah's three days in the fish, directly reinforcing the 'three days' element.
In Matthew 28:6, the angel confirms Jesus' resurrection 'as he said' — directly fulfilling the prediction of rising on the third day here.
In Matthew 26:32, Jesus again mentions his resurrection and a post-resurrection meeting in Galilee — linking to the resurrection part of his prediction here.
In Matthew 20:19, Jesus adds details of mocking, flogging, crucifixion, and resurrection — expanding on the prediction here.
In Matthew 20:18, Jesus gives another explicit prediction of his betrayal and death to the disciples — reinforcing this first announcement.
In Matthew 17:12, Jesus identifies John the Baptist as Elijah and says the Son of Man will suffer similarly — echoing his own prediction of suffering.
Matthew 20:28 explains the purpose of Jesus' death predicted here — giving His life as a ransom for many.
1 Corinthians 15:4 confirms the resurrection on the third day, directly matching this prediction.
1 Corinthians 15:3 affirms Christ died for sins as foretold, echoing the death predicted here.
Acts 2:23-32 explains Jesus' resurrection as fulfillment of David's prophecy, showing the early church's understanding of this predicted event.
John 2:19-21 records Jesus' similar prediction of raising the temple of his body in three days, paralleling the same prophecy.
Luke 24:46 reaffirms this prophecy — Jesus states the Messiah must suffer and rise on the third day.
Luke 24:27 shows Jesus explaining OT Scriptures that foretold his suffering and glory, fulfilling this prophecy.
Luke 24:7 directly quotes this prophecy — angels remind women of the suffering, death, and resurrection.
Luke 9:31 refers to Jesus' imminent 'departure' (exodus) at Jerusalem, linking to the death predicted here.
Luke 24:6 recalls this prophecy as fulfilled — angels tell women to remember Jesus' words about rising.
Luke 18:31-34 parallels this prediction, specifying Gentiles' role and noting disciples' lack of understanding.
Luke 9:45 notes the disciples' inability to understand this prediction, emphasizing their spiritual blindness.
Luke 9:44 repeats the prediction of the Son of Man being delivered into human hands, reinforcing this warning.
Luke 9:22 is the parallel account of Jesus' first prediction of His suffering, rejection, death, and resurrection.
Mark 8:31 is the direct parallel account of Jesus' first prediction of His suffering, death, and resurrection.
Mark 10:32-34 expands this prediction with specific details of mockery, flogging, and death before resurrection.
Mark 9:32 shows the disciples' confusion and fear to ask about this prediction, echoing their lack of understanding.
Mark 9:31 records another prediction by Jesus of His betrayal, death, and resurrection after three days.
Hebrews 12:2 describes Jesus enduring the cross for the joy set before him — reflecting the same suffering and resurrection Jesus predicted.
In Luke 17:25, Jesus similarly states he must suffer and be rejected — a parallel teaching on his necessary suffering.
In Mark 9:9, Jesus commands silence about the transfiguration until the Son of Man rises from the dead — echoing the resurrection prediction here.
Acts 21:12 has disciples pleading with Paul not to go to Jerusalem — mirroring Peter's rebuke of Jesus here as both face suffering.
John 21:19 predicts Peter's death by martyrdom — echoing Jesus' own prediction of suffering and death for God's glory.
John 20:9 notes the disciples still didn't understand from Scripture that Jesus must rise — highlighting their failure to grasp this prediction.
John 18:4 shows Jesus knowing all that would happen and walking into arrest — demonstrating the foreknowledge and readiness he predicted.
John 11:53 shows the Sanhedrin plotting to kill Jesus — the human conspiracy behind the suffering Jesus predicted here.
In Luke 24:44, Jesus after resurrection reminds disciples that his suffering and resurrection were predicted — reaffirming this very teaching.
In Mark 10:33, Jesus similarly predicts his betrayal and condemnation — a parallel account of the same prediction in Mark's Gospel.
In Mark 14:28, Jesus again promises to meet disciples in Galilee after his resurrection — reinforcing the resurrection part of this prediction.
John 11:8 recalls the disciples' fear of stoning in Judea — providing background for why they were alarmed by Jesus' prediction of suffering.