Matthew 2:11

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Cross-reference

Matthew 2:2 Parallel

In Matthew 2:2, the magi state their purpose to worship the newborn king — the same event as their actual worship here.

In Matthew 14:33, the disciples worship Jesus as Son of God — a later instance of worship echoing the magi's homage.

In Matthew 4:10, Jesus quotes Scripture that only God is to be worshiped — the magi's worship of Jesus here affirms his divinity.

Matthew 4:9 Contrast

In Matthew 4:9, Satan demands worship from Jesus — opposite of the magi's voluntary worship of the infant King here.

Matthew 8:2 Parallel

In Matthew 8:2, a leper also falls down and worships Jesus, showing a similar gesture of reverence and submission.

In Revelation 22:8-10, the angel again refuses worship, contrasting with Jesus receiving worship from the Magi, underscoring His deity.

Revelation 19:10 shows an angel refusing worship, contrasting with the Magi's worship of Jesus, affirming Christ's unique divinity.

Acts 10:26 Contrast

Acts 10:26 contrasts Peter's refusal of worship with the Magi's worship of Jesus, highlighting Jesus' divinity.

Acts 10:25 Contrast

In Acts 10:25, Cornelius worships Peter who rejects it — contrasting with the proper worship of Jesus here.

John 5:23 Related theme

In John 5:23, all are to honor the Son as they honor the Father — the magi's worship exemplifies this honor.

Malachi 1:11 Prophetic fulfillment

In Malachi 1:11, incense is offered to God's name among the nations — the Gentile magi's gift of frankincense fulfills this prophecy of worldwide worship.

Isaiah 60:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 60:6 prophesies gold and incense brought from Sheba, fulfilled by the Magi presenting gold and frankincense to Jesus.

Psalm 95:6 Allusion

In Psalm 95:6, the call to worship and bow before the LORD — the magi's bowing before Jesus recognizes him as divine.

Psalm 72:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 72:15 prophesies gold from Sheba given to the Messiah, fulfilled by the Magi's gift of gold.

Psalm 72:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 72:10 prophesies that kings will bring gifts to the Messiah, fulfilled by the Magi in Matthew 2:11.

Psalm 2:12 Typology

In Psalm 2:12, kings are told to 'kiss the Son' in homage — the magi fulfill this by worshiping the infant Jesus here.

1 Kings 10:2 describes the Queen of Sheba bringing spices and gold to Solomon, prefiguring the Magi's gifts to the greater King Jesus.

1 Samuel 10:27 describes men who brought no gift to King Saul, contrasting with the Magi who brought gifts to King Jesus.

Psalm 45:12 Allusion

Psalm 45:12 prophesies that wealthy Gentiles will bring gifts to the Messiah, directly fulfilled by the Magi's gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Luke 4:7 Contrast

Luke 4:7 records Satan demanding worship from Jesus, contrasting sharply with the Magi's true worship of the Christ.

In 2 Chronicles 9:1, the Queen of Sheba brings gold and spices to Solomon, a type of Christ receiving gifts from Gentiles.

In 1 Kings 10:25, Solomon receives gifts from Gentile rulers, prefiguring the Magi's homage to Christ as the greater King.

Revelation 4:10 portrays elders falling down in worship before God, a heavenly parallel to the Magi's earthly worship of Jesus.

Genesis 43:11 lists myrrh among gifts sent to Joseph, prefiguring the Magi's gift of myrrh to Jesus.