Matthew 4:9

And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

Cross-reference

In Matthew 16:26, Jesus says gaining the world forfeits the soul — directly parallel to Satan's offer of 'all these' for worship.

Matthew 8:2 Contrast

In Matthew 8:2, a leper worships Jesus, contrasting with Satan's demand for worship in the temptation.

In Matthew 2:11, Magi worship Jesus — a direct contrast to Satan's demand for worship in exchange for the world.

Daniel 5:18 Contrast

Daniel 5:18 shows God giving kingdoms to Nebuchadnezzar, contrasting with Satan's claim to give them in the temptation — true authority vs. usurped offer.

Revelation 19:10 shows an angel rebuffing worship — directly contrasting Satan's demand for worship in Matthew 4:9.

2 Corinthians 4:4 Historical context

2 Corinthians 4:4 calls Satan 'god of this world', explaining his claim to offer kingdoms — his dominion over unbelievers.

1 Corinthians 10:21 Related theme

1 Corinthians 10:21 reinforces that worship of God and demons are mutually exclusive, paralleling Jesus' rejection of Satan's offer.

1 Corinthians 10:20 Related theme

1 Corinthians 10:20 warns against worshiping demons, echoing the worship Satan demands in exchange for kingdoms.

John 16:11 Contrast

John 16:11 states the ruler of this world is judged, undermining Satan's offer of kingdoms — his authority is doomed.

John 14:30 Parallel

John 14:30 calls Satan 'ruler of this world' who has no claim on Jesus, directly relevant to the temptation where Satan offers what he doesn't truly own.

John 13:3 Contrast

In John 13:3, Jesus knows the Father has given all things into his hands — contradicting Satan's claim to give kingdoms in exchange for worship.

John 12:31 Parallel

John 12:31 identifies Satan as 'ruler of this world', explaining the source of the kingdoms offered — and his coming judgment.

Revelation 19:16 declares Jesus as King of kings, contrasting with Satan's offer of earthly kingdoms — true authority vs. false.

Psalm 113:8 Contrast

Psalm 113:8 continues — God seats the poor with princes. Satan's promise of power is a false shortcut to what God alone gives.

Revelation 22:9 reinforces the command to worship God alone — the opposite of Satan's demand in Matthew 4:9.

In Revelation 22:8, John is corrected for worshiping an angel — contrasting Satan's acceptance of worship in Matthew 4:9.

In 1 Samuel 2:7, God alone makes rich and exalts — denying the devil's power to grant kingdoms as he offers here.

1 Samuel 2:8 declares that God raises the poor to sit with princes — only God grants thrones, contradicting Satan's claim to give kingdoms.

Psalm 72:11 Contrast

Psalm 72:11 foretells all kings bowing to the Messiah — Satan's offer of worldly kingdoms is a counterfeit of Christ's eternal dominion.

Psalm 113:7 Contrast

Psalm 113:7 shows God lifts the needy from the dust — true exaltation comes from God, not from worshipping Satan.

Daniel 2:38 Contrast

Daniel 2:38 continues — God appointed Nebuchadnezzar as head of gold. Satan's offer of kingdoms is a lie.

Proverbs 8:15 says kings reign through wisdom from God — Satan's offer usurps the source of all authority.

Jeremiah 27:5 states God made the earth and gives it to whom he pleases — Satan cannot legitimately offer what belongs to God.

Jeremiah 27:6 adds that God gives even to Nebuchadnezzar — all dominion is God's to assign, not Satan's.

Daniel 2:37 Contrast

Daniel 2:37 declares God gave Nebuchadnezzar his kingdom — earthly power is God's gift, not Satan's to bargain with.

Psalm 95:6 Contrast

Psalm 95:6 calls for worship of God alone — contrasting Satan's demand for worship in Matthew 4:9.

Exodus 20:5 Contrast

Exodus 20:5 commands exclusive worship of God — directly violated by Satan's demand in Matthew 4:9.

In Revelation 4:10, elders worship God, contrasting with Satan demanding worship for himself in the temptation.

Daniel 3:6 Parallel

In Daniel 3:5, Nebuchadnezzar demands worship of an idol — paralleling Satan's demand for worship in Matthew 4:9.

Daniel 5:19 Contrast

Daniel 5:19 describes universal fear of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom, echoing the scope of what Satan offers — but that authority came from God.

Mark 6:23 Parallel

In Mark 6:23, Herod offers half his kingdom — similar to Satan's offer of the world; both use 'I will give you' logic.

Numbers 22:37 shows Balak promising honor to Balaam — a parallel to Satan's promised honor/kingdoms in Matthew 4:9.

In Numbers 22:17, Balak offers Balaam wealth to curse Israel — paralleling Satan's offer of kingdoms for worship in Matthew 4:9.