Psalm 98:2
The Lord hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
Cross-reference
Psalm 98:3 continues the same psalm, expanding on God's faithfulness to Israel and the universal recognition of salvation.
Psalm 67:2 prays for God's saving power to be known among all nations, directly paralleling the revelation of salvation to the nations.
In Psalm 22:31, the psalmist speaks of proclaiming God's righteousness to future generations, similar to the psalm's proclamation to nations.
In Luke 2:30-32, Simeon declares Jesus as salvation prepared for all peoples, a light to Gentiles — a direct NT echo of the psalm.
In Romans 10:18, Paul argues the gospel has gone to all the earth, applying the psalm's theme of universal proclamation to the apostolic mission.
Romans 10:3 contrasts those ignorant of God's righteousness with its revelation in Psalm 98:2, highlighting rejection despite disclosure.
Romans 3:21-26 explicitly states God's righteousness has been manifested apart from the law, directly echoing Psalm 98:2's revelation to the nations.
Romans 1:17 directly echoes the revelation of God's righteousness through faith, connecting to the salvation made known.
In Luke 3:6, John quotes Isaiah that 'all flesh shall see the salvation of God,' matching the psalm's revelation to all nations.
In Mark 16:15, Jesus sends disciples to proclaim the gospel to all creation, echoing the psalm's universal scope of salvation.
In Matthew 28:19, Jesus commands making disciples of all nations, directly fulfilling the psalm's vision of salvation revealed to the nations.
Isaiah 62:2 shows nations seeing Zion's righteousness, paralleling the revelation of God's righteousness to the nations in Psalm 98:2.
Isaiah 52:10 describes the Lord baring his holy arm for all nations to see his salvation — a near-identical parallel to this verse.
Isaiah 45:21-23 declares God's righteousness and salvation to the ends of the earth — the same revelation to the nations as here.
Isaiah 49:6 promises the Servant as a light to the nations so salvation reaches earth's ends — fulfilling the revelation in this verse.
In Isaiah 45:24, nations declare that righteousness and strength are in the LORD, directly paralleling the psalm's revelation of righteousness to nations.
Isaiah 60:3 depicts nations and kings coming to God's light, a direct fulfillment of salvation revealed to all.
Acts 28:28 explicitly states salvation is sent to the Gentiles, directly fulfilling the revelation to the nations in Psalm 98:2.
Acts 13:47 quotes Isaiah 49:6 about being a light to Gentiles, directly echoing the theme of salvation to the ends of the earth.
John 10:16 extends the revelation to the nations: Jesus brings other sheep (Gentiles) into one flock, fulfilling the global scope of salvation.
Luke 2:31 declares salvation prepared in the presence of all peoples, matching the nations' revelation.
Luke 2:10 announces good news for all people, directly echoing the universal salvation revealed.
Romans 9:30 shows Gentiles attaining righteousness by faith, fulfilling the revelation of righteousness to the nations in Psalm 98:2.
Isaiah 19:21 specifies God making himself known to Egyptians, a concrete example of nations receiving revelation.
Romans 10:4 identifies Christ as the goal of the law for righteousness, explaining how the righteousness revealed in Psalm 98:2 is obtained.
2 Corinthians 5:21 explains that believers become the righteousness of God in Christ, the ultimate expression of the righteousness revealed in Psalm 98:2.
Philippians 3:9 describes righteousness from God through faith, directly corresponding to the righteousness revealed in Psalm 98:2.
Isaiah 46:13 echoes God's righteousness and salvation being brought near, reinforcing the theme of divine revelation to His people.
Isaiah 11:9 expands on the global scope: the earth will be filled with knowledge of the LORD, fulfilling the revelation to nations.
In 2 Peter 1:1, the righteousness of God is tied to faith in Jesus, echoing the revelation of righteousness to the nations.