Matthew 26:64

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Cross-references

Matthew 16:27 Related theme

Matthew 16:27 speaks of the Son of Man coming in glory with angels — same future coming Jesus references at his trial.

Matthew 24:30 uses identical language about the Son of Man coming on clouds — a direct parallel within the same gospel.

Matthew 25:31 Related theme

Matthew 25:31 describes the Son of Man coming in glory to judge — same future event Jesus alludes to here.

In Matthew 27:11, Jesus gives the same reply 'You have said so' to Pilate — another affirmation of his identity under interrogation.

Matthew 16:28 similarly says some will see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom — directly reinforcing Jesus' promise of a coming that witnesses will experience.

Hebrews 1:3 Allusion

Hebrews 1:3 affirms that after purifying sins, Christ sat down at God's right hand—the same exalted position Jesus declares he will occupy.

Acts 7:55 Parallel

Acts 7:55 shows Stephen seeing Jesus standing at God's right hand—a complementary vision to Jesus' seated posture here, both affirming his exaltation.

Acts 7:56 Allusion

Acts 7:56 explicitly calls Jesus 'Son of Man standing' at God's right hand, directly echoing Jesus' self-identification and position from this verse.

Luke 22:70 Parallel

Luke 22:70 records the same trial scene where Jesus responds 'You say that I am' to being the Son of God — a parallel confession.

Psalm 110:1 Citation

Psalm 110:1 is the source of 'seated at the right hand'—the messianic enthronement Jesus claims here before the Sanhedrin.

Luke 21:27 Parallel

Luke 21:27 also says the Son of Man will come on a cloud with power — a parallel to Matthew 26:64's prophecy.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 describes the Lord descending from heaven with a cry, directly echoing the 'coming on the clouds' imagery here.

Mark 14:62 Parallel

Mark 14:62 records Jesus' answer to the high priest — 'I am' — a direct version of Matthew's 'You have said so' at the same trial.

Hebrews 12:2 points to Christ seated at God's right throne, connecting his endurance of the cross to the same enthronement Jesus predicts here.

Daniel 7:13 Allusion

Daniel 7:13 is the OT vision Jesus quotes — 'one like a son of man coming with the clouds' — the source of his claim.

Revelation 1:7 repeats the same cloud-coming vision: 'every eye will see him,' fulfilling the Son of Man's return.

1 Thessalonians 4:17 depicts believers caught up in clouds to meet the Lord, mirroring the Son of Man's coming on clouds.

In Colossians 3:1, Christ's seat at God's right hand is the basis for seeking heavenly things, echoing the same exaltation Jesus declares.

Luke 22:69 Parallel

Luke 22:69 is the Lukan parallel: Jesus declares the Son of Man will be seated at God's right hand, identical to Matthew.

Ephesians 1:19 introduces the power by which God raised Christ and seated him at his right hand, fulfilling the exaltation Jesus foretells.

Luke 17:30 Parallel

Luke 17:30 speaks of the day the Son of Man is revealed, matching the revelation of his coming in Matthew 26:64.

Luke 17:24 Parallel

Luke 17:24 compares the Son of Man's coming to lightning, consistent with the sudden, glorious appearance in Matthew 26:64.

Luke 9:26 Parallel

Luke 9:26 warns that the Son of Man will come in glory, directly echoing the coming on clouds in Matthew 26:64.

Mark 8:38 Parallel

Mark 8:38 says the Son of Man will come in His Father's glory with holy angels — directly parallels Jesus' claim here to come on clouds with power.

Isaiah 19:1 Allusion

Isaiah 19:1 describes the Lord riding a swift cloud to judge Egypt — parallel to Jesus' claim to come on clouds as divine Judge.

Acts 1:11 Parallel

Acts 1:11 says Jesus will return in the same way he ascended — echoes the 'coming on the clouds' theme from the trial.

John 18:37 Parallel

In John 18:37, before Pilate, Jesus gives a similar 'You say that I am a king' reply — parallel testimony but different setting.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 describes Jesus revealed from heaven with angels, a parallel to the coming on clouds mentioned here.

Luke 5:24 Parallel

Luke 5:24 shows the Son of Man's authority to forgive sins on earth, parallel to his authority at the right hand of Power.

Titus 2:13 Parallel

Titus 2:13 speaks of waiting for Christ's appearing, the same blessed hope Jesus reveals in his claim.