Matthew 22:32

I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

Cross-references

Exodus 3:6 Citation

Exodus 3:6 is the exact verse Jesus quotes — God identifying Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the burning bush.

Mark 12:26 Parallel

Mark 12:26 is the parallel account—Jesus uses the same Exodus quote to argue for resurrection in Mark's Gospel.

Mark 12:27 Parallel

Mark 12:27 directly parallels Jesus' conclusion: 'He is not God of the dead but of the living' — identical teaching in Mark.

Luke 20:37 Parallel

Luke 20:37 is Luke's parallel—Jesus cites Exodus 3:6 as proof of resurrection, confirming the same argument across Gospels.

Luke 20:38 Parallel

Luke 20:38 adds 'for to him all are alive' — expanding Jesus' argument that God is God of the living, not the dead.

Genesis 17:7 promises 'I will be your God' — the covenant relationship Jesus uses to prove the patriarchs live.

1 Chronicles 29:18 invokes 'God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel' — exactly the three patriarchs Jesus mentions.

Acts 3:13 Citation

Acts 3:13 directly quotes the same divine title 'God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob' — used in a resurrection context. Strong parallel echo.

Acts 7:32 Parallel

Acts 7:32 records Stephen quoting the same Exodus verse — confirming its use as a proof for the living God of the patriarchs.

Exodus 3:15 Historical context

Exodus 3:15 repeats the divine name with 'this is my name forever' — emphasizing the enduring covenant that supports Jesus' resurrection proof.

Hebrews 11:16 shows the patriarchs desire a heavenly country, so God is not ashamed to be their God — supporting Jesus' claim they are alive.