Matthew 25:31

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:

Cross-reference

Matthew 26:64 prophesies the Son of Man coming on clouds — the same return and glory described here.

Matthew 19:28 uses the identical phrase 'sit on his glorious throne' for the Son of Man's judgment role.

Matthew 16:27 explicitly parallels the Son of Man coming with angels in glory to judge — a clear cross-reference.

Matthew 24:31 describes the Son of Man sending angels to gather the elect — the immediate context of Christ's coming with angels.

Matthew 13:39 explains the harvest at the end of the age with angels as reapers — the same end-time judgment imagery.

Acts 1:11 Parallel

Acts 1:11 promises Jesus will return in the same way he ascended, directly referring to the future coming depicted here.

John 5:27-29 gives the Son of Man authority to judge and describes resurrection to life or judgment, the very context of this throne scene.

Luke 22:69 Parallel

Luke 22:69 has the Son of Man seated at God's right hand, the same enthronement presupposed for his coming in glory to judge.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:16, the same coming of the Lord with angelic voice is described, emphasizing the resurrection of the dead.

Luke 9:26 Parallel

Luke 9:26 parallels this coming of the Son of Man in glory with the Father and holy angels, linking it to judgment of the ashamed.

Mark 14:62 Parallel

Mark 14:62 combines the Son of Man seated at God's right hand and coming with clouds, reinforcing the throne imagery here.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:7, Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, directly echoing the scene of the Son of Man coming in glory.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:8, this same coming brings flaming fire and vengeance, adding the judgment purpose to the glorious appearing.

Mark 8:38 Parallel

Mark 8:38 explicitly ties the Son of Man's coming in glory with holy angels to judgment of the ashamed, echoing this scene.

Daniel 7:14 Allusion

Daniel 7:14 grants the Son of Man universal dominion and a kingdom, establishing the sovereign authority behind his throne here.

Daniel 7:13 Allusion

Daniel 7:13 is the source vision of 'one like a son of man' coming with clouds, directly informing this depiction of the Son of Man in glory.

In Revelation 1:7, Christ comes with clouds and every eye sees him, adding universal visibility and mourning to the same event.

Zechariah 14:5 describes the LORD coming with all his holy ones, paralleling Jesus coming with all his angels for judgment.

Jude 1:14 Prophetic fulfillment

In Jude 1:14, Enoch prophesies the Lord coming with ten thousands of holy ones, which Matthew 25:31 depicts as fulfilled.

1 Peter 5:4 Related theme

1 Peter 5:4 promises a crown of glory when the chief Shepherd appears, linking to the appearance of the Son of Man in glory in Matthew.

In 1 Kings 22:19, Micaiah sees the Lord on His throne with the heavenly host — the same throne-room imagery Jesus applies to Himself as Son of Man.

Acts 10:42 Parallel

Acts 10:42 declares Jesus appointed judge of all — exactly the role he fulfills on his throne in Matthew 25:31.

Acts 17:31 Parallel

Acts 17:31 states God will judge the world by Jesus — same as the Son of Man's judgment throne.

Romans 2:16 Parallel

Romans 2:16 says God judges secrets by Christ Jesus — the same judge who sits on the throne in Matthew 25:31.

Romans 14:10 declares we will all stand before God's judgment seat, directly referring to the same final judgment as Christ's coming.

2 Corinthians 5:10 states we must all appear before Christ's judgment seat, a direct parallel to the judgment in Matthew 25:31.

1 Peter 4:13 Related theme

1 Peter 4:13 speaks of rejoicing when Christ's glory is revealed, directly referencing the same event of Christ's glorious appearing in Matthew.

1 Peter 4:5 Related theme

1 Peter 4:5 says Christ is ready to judge the living and the dead, directly echoing the universal judgment scene in Matthew.

Titus 2:13 Parallel

Titus 2:13 looks for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of God, directly parallel to the Son of Man coming in glory.

2 Timothy 4:1 charges Paul in view of Christ's appearing and kingdom, the same future event of judgment and glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:10 says Christ will be glorified in His saints when He comes, directly echoing the glorious appearing in Matthew 25:31.

John 12:48 Parallel

John 12:48 says Jesus' word will judge on the last day — the same judgment scene as his throne in Matthew 25:31.

Isaiah 6:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 6:1, Isaiah sees the Lord on a high throne — the same throne imagery the Son of Man uses for His own glorious coming.

Daniel 7:10 Allusion

Daniel 7:10 depicts the divine judgment scene with countless angels attending — the OT source for Christ coming with angels to judge.

Mark 13:26 Parallel

Mark 13:26 describes the Son of Man coming in clouds with power and glory — parallel prophecy of the Second Coming.

Mark 13:27 Parallel

Mark 13:27 adds that angels gather the elect at that coming — same scene as Matthew 25:31 with angels.

Luke 12:8 Related theme

Luke 12:8 promises the Son of Man will acknowledge the faithful before angels — same judgment scene.

Luke 12:9 Related theme

Luke 12:9 warns of being denied before angels — the same future judgment with the Son of Man.

Luke 21:27 Parallel

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

John 5:22 Parallel

John 5:22 states the Father has given all judgment to the Son — explaining why the Son judges here.

John 5:29 Parallel

John 5:29 describes resurrection to judgment — the same final event where the Son of Man separates righteous and wicked.

Psalm 24:10 Allusion

In Psalm 24:10, God is called the King of glory — the same title Jesus claims as He comes with angels to sit on His throne.

Acts 7:56 Parallel

Acts 7:56 shows the Son of Man standing in heaven — a vision of his exaltation, while here he comes in glory.

Hebrews 1:8 Related theme

In Hebrews 1:8, the Son's throne is called eternal and righteous, reinforcing the kingship implied in the glorious throne of Matthew.

In Ecclesiastes 12:14, God will bring every deed into judgment — the comprehensive judgment the Son of Man will administer.

In Ecclesiastes 3:17, Solomon affirms that God will judge the righteous and the wicked — the judgment the Son of Man comes to execute.

Psalm 9:7 Related theme

In Psalm 9:7, the Lord sits enthroned forever for justice, connecting the Son of Man's throne to God's eternal judgment seat.

In 1 Samuel 2:10, Hannah prophesies that God will judge the earth and exalt His anointed — foreshadowing the Son of Man's judging role.

Revelation 3:21 Related theme

In Revelation 3:21, Christ sits on his throne and promises the same to overcomers, linking the throne of glory to shared authority.

In Revelation 20:11, a great white throne judgment occurs, similar to the Son of Man's throne but in a later, final context.

Micah 4:3 Parallel

Micah 4:3 describes God judging nations to establish peace — a thematic parallel to Christ's judgment bringing righteous rule.