Matthew 23:36

Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.

Cross-references

In Matthew 24:34, Jesus repeats the same 'this generation' phrase about the coming judgment, linking the two prophecies.

Matthew 12:41 says Nineveh will condemn 'this generation' — directly parallel to the judgment on 'this generation' in 23:36.

Matthew 11:16 calls 'this generation' unresponsive like children — a parallel critique leading to the judgment declared later.

Mark 13:30 Parallel

Mark 13:30 contains the identical 'this generation' statement, reinforcing the certainty of Jesus' warning in Matthew.

Luke 21:32 Parallel

Luke 21:32 records the same 'this generation' declaration, confirming the consistent prophecy across Gospels.

Jeremiah 7:29 speaks of 'the generation that has provoked his wrath' — directly parallel to Jesus' 'this generation' facing judgment.

Ezekiel 18:2 quotes a proverb about children suffering for parents' sins — but the chapter rejects it, contrasting with Jesus' declaration that this generation bears cumulative guilt.

Deuteronomy 5:9 describes God punishing children for parents' sins to the third and fourth generation — parallel to Jesus declaring this generation will answer for past blood.

Acts 5:28 Allusion

Acts 5:28 has the Sanhedrin accuse apostles of wanting to bring 'this man's blood' on them — echoing the bloodguilt theme in Matthew 23:35-36.

Leviticus 26:39 describes the covenantal punishment of rotting away in exile, which parallels the coming judgment upon this generation.

Ezekiel 12:21-28 declares that God's prophecies will not be delayed, matching the imminent judgment Jesus pronounces on this generation.

Luke 9:41 Parallel

Luke 9:41 laments a 'faithless and perverse generation' — parallel to the same generation facing judgment in Matthew.