Matthew 16:27

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Cross-reference

In Matthew 10:42, Jesus promises reward for even a cup of cold water given to a disciple — illustrating the scope of 'according to what they have done' in Matthew 16:27.

Matthew 13:41 shows the Son of Man sending angels to remove evil from his kingdom at the end of the age.

Matthew 13:49 depicts angels separating the wicked from the righteous at the end of the age, matching the judgment scene.

Matthew 24:30 describes the Son of Man coming on clouds with power and glory — the same future event as in Matthew 16:27.

Matthew 25:31 depicts the Son of Man coming with angels to sit on his throne — an explicit parallel to the same scene in Matthew 16:27.

Matthew 26:64 quotes Jesus saying the Son of Man will come on clouds — reinforcing the same prophecy of his glorious return and judgment.

Matthew 19:28 depicts the Son of Man on His glorious throne judging the tribes — the same coming where He repays according to deeds.

Matthew 6:1 Contrast

Matthew 6:1 warns that doing righteousness for human praise forfeits heavenly reward — contrasting with being repaid according to deeds.

Matthew 5:12 Related theme

Matthew 5:12 promises great reward in heaven for persecution — a specific example of being repaid according to deeds.

Mark 14:62 Parallel

Mark 14:62 records Jesus' claim that the Son of Man will come with clouds — a direct parallel to the coming judgment described in Matthew 16:27.

Mark 8:38 Parallel

Mark 8:38 is the synoptic parallel: the Son of Man coming with holy angels, tying shame of Christ to his return — same discourse.

Revelation 22:12 says 'I am coming soon, my reward is with me to give to each according to what they have done' — nearly verbatim.

Luke 9:26 Parallel

Luke 9:26 adds the consequence of being ashamed of Jesus at the same future coming in glory with angels.

Luke 21:27 Parallel

Luke 21:27 describes the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory, echoing the same future event.

Romans 2:6 Parallel

In Romans 2:6, Paul states God will repay each person according to their deeds — applying the same OT principle to the final judgment in Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:10 explicitly states we must appear before Christ's judgment seat to receive what is due for deeds done in the body — directly parallel.

Ephesians 6:8 confirms the Lord rewards each person for whatever good they do — same principle of recompense for works.

2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 expands on Jesus being revealed with mighty angels in flaming fire to reward and punish.

1 Peter 1:17 describes the Father who judges each one’s work impartially — reinforcing the impartial judgment according to deeds.

Jude 1:14 Allusion

Jude 1:14 cites Enoch's prophecy of the Lord coming with thousands of holy ones, confirming the angelic accompaniment.

Revelation 2:23 quotes Jesus saying He repays each according to their deeds — a direct echo of the same promise and warning.

Daniel 7:10 Allusion

Daniel 7:10 portrays thousands of angels attending God's judgment throne, prefiguring the Son of Man's coming with angels.

Job 34:11 Parallel

In Job 34:11, Elihu affirms that God repays everyone for what they have done — a clear OT parallel to the principle Jesus states about final judgment.

Psalm 62:12 Parallel

In Psalm 62:12, David declares that God rewards each person according to their deeds — directly echoing the same retributive justice theme.

In Proverbs 24:12, the sage warns that God will repay everyone according to what they have done — reinforcing the impartial judgment Jesus describes.

In Ezekiel 7:27, God declares he will deal with people according to their conduct in judgment — a direct OT antecedent to the Son of Man's rewarding.

In Jeremiah 32:19, God's eyes are open to all ways, rewarding each according to conduct — confirming the universal scope of judgment.

In Jeremiah 17:10, the Lord searches the heart to reward each according to conduct — emphasizing the divine knowledge behind the judgment in Matthew 16:27.

Zechariah 14:5 prophesies the LORD coming with all his holy ones, fulfilled in Jesus' return with angels.

Isaiah 3:11 Parallel

In Isaiah 3:11, woe is pronounced on the wicked who will be paid back for their deeds — the counterpart to reward, highlighting both outcomes of judgment.

Isaiah 3:10 Parallel

In Isaiah 3:10, the righteous are told it will be well with them because they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds — showing the positive side of recompense.

Romans 2:16 Parallel

In Romans 2:16, God judges secrets through Jesus Christ on the day of judgment, aligning with the Son of Man's rewarding each person here.

2 Chronicles 6:30 is Solomon's prayer for God to deal with each according to their ways — Old Testament precedent for divine retribution.

Revelation 20:12 shows the dead judged by their deeds, directly fulfilling the reward according to works in Matthew 16:27.

Titus 2:13 Parallel

Titus 2:13 speaks of the appearing of Christ's glory, the same 'coming in his Father's glory' from Matthew 16:27.

2 Timothy 4:1 refers to Christ's appearing and judgment of the living and dead, directly parallel to the Son of Man coming in glory to reward.

Ecclesiastes 3:17 declares God will judge both righteous and wicked for every deed — affirming universal judgment according to works.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:16, the Lord descends from heaven with a trumpet and archangel, detailing the same event as the Son of Man coming with angels.

Isaiah 59:18 declares God repays according to deeds — the same principle Jesus applies to His own judgment at His coming.

John 5:22 Parallel

In John 5:22, the Father entrusts all judgment to the Son, directly aligning with the Son of Man's role as judge and rewarder here.

Mark 13:26 Parallel

Mark 13:27 describes the Son of Man sending angels to gather the elect — the same coming where He repays according to deeds.

Ezekiel 18:20 emphasizes individual accountability for sin — the basis for being repaid according to one’s own deeds.

Ezekiel 18:30 states God judges each according to his conduct — the same standard Jesus proclaims for His return.

Ezekiel 24:14 declares God will judge according to deeds without relenting — echoed in Jesus’ coming judgment.

Ezekiel 33:20 affirms God judges each according to his ways — consistent with Jesus’ promise of repayment.

Hosea 12:2 Parallel

Hosea 12:2 says the Lord repays according to deeds — the same principle Jesus applies to the Son of Man’s judgment.

1 Peter 4:13 links suffering with future joy at the revelation of Christ's glory, the reward context of Matthew 16:27.