Matthew 4:8

Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Cross-references

Matthew 4:5 Parallel

Matthew 4:5 shows the devil taking Jesus to the temple pinnacle; here he takes him to a high mountain—both are settings for temptation.

Matthew 16:26 teaches that gaining the whole world is worthless if it costs one's soul—contrasting with the devil's offer of all kingdoms here.

Luke 4:5-7 presents the same temptation: the devil shows all kingdoms and offers them to Jesus.

Hebrews 11:24-26 describes Moses refusing Egypt's treasures for God's reward — paralleling Jesus' rejection of the devil's offer of worldly glory.

1 John 2:15 Contrast

1 John 2:15 commands not to love the world — directly opposing the devil's temptation to desire all kingdoms.

1 John 2:16 Allusion

1 John 2:16 lists the pride of life and desires of the eyes — exactly what the devil uses in showing the kingdoms' glory.

Revelation 11:15 declares the kingdoms become Christ's — contrasting the devil's false claim to give them.

Mark 8:36 Contrast

In Mark 8:36, Jesus asks what profit to gain the whole world yet lose one's soul — directly contrasting Satan's offer of worldly kingdoms here.

In 2 Corinthians 4:4, Satan is called 'the god of this world' — confirming his authority over the kingdoms he offers here.

In Revelation 12:9, Satan is the deceiver of the whole world — consistent with his deceptive offer of kingdoms in this temptation.