Matthew 3 cross-references
Matthew 3 has 17 verses, which point to 353 other passages and are cited by 460. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
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- Isaiah 40:3–6 — The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a… 15 votes
- John 1:6–8 — There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 8 votes
- Luke 1:76 — And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to… 7 votes
- Luke 1:13–17 — But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear… 7 votes
- Luke 3:1–20 — Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod… 6 votes
- Matthew 11:11 — Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the… 6 votes
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- Isaiah 40:3 — The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a… 72 votes
- John 1:6 — There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 10 votes
- Mark 1:2 — As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way… 8 votes
- Luke 1:80 — And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto… 6 votes
Matthew 3:2
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
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- Mark 1:15 — And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 25 votes
- Matthew 4:17 — From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 23 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 — For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh… 15 votes
- Luke 24:47 — And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at… 15 votes
- Matthew 10:7 — And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 15 votes
- Matthew 6:10 — Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 15 votes
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- Matthew 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 71 votes
- Matthew 9:13 — But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the… 42 votes
- Matthew 4:17 — From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 41 votes
- Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the… 34 votes
Matthew 3:3
For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
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- Isaiah 40:3 — The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a… 49 votes
- Malachi 3:1 — Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall… 23 votes
- John 1:23 — He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the… 18 votes
- Luke 1:76 — And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to… 11 votes
- Mark 1:3 — The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 11 votes
- Isaiah 57:14–15 — And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my… 11 votes
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- John 1:23 — He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the… 19 votes
- Mark 1:3 — The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 12 votes
- Matthew 11:10 — For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy… 10 votes
- Luke 3:4 — As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the… 5 votes
Matthew 3:4
And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
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- 2 Kings 1:8 — And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said,… 13 votes
- Mark 1:6 — And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts… 5 votes
- Matthew 11:8 — But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in… 5 votes
- Zechariah 13:4 — And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he… 5 votes
- Leviticus 11:22 — Even these of them ye may eat; the locust after his kind, and the bald locust after his kind, and the beetle… 5 votes
- Luke 1:17 — And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the… 3 votes
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- Matthew 11:18 — For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 8 votes
- Matthew 11:8 — But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in… 7 votes
- Mark 1:6 — And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts… 6 votes
- 2 Kings 1:8 — And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said,… 6 votes
Matthew 3:5
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,
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- Mark 1:5 — And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in… 5 votes
- John 5:35 — He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. 3 votes
- John 3:23 — And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and… 3 votes
- Luke 16:16 — The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man… 3 votes
- Luke 3:7 — Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned… 3 votes
- Matthew 11:7–12 — And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the… 3 votes
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- Luke 3:3 — And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; 5 votes
- Mark 1:5 — And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in… 4 votes
- John 5:35 — He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. 3 votes
- John 3:23 — And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and… 3 votes
Matthew 3:6
And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
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- Acts 19:18 — And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. 5 votes
- 1 John 1:9 — If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all… 4 votes
- Matthew 3:13–16 — Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 4 votes
- Hebrews 9:10 — Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the… 3 votes
- Acts 2:38–41 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the… 3 votes
- John 1:25–28 — And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias,… 3 votes
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- James 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent… 25 votes
- 1 John 1:9 — If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all… 12 votes
- Proverbs 28:13 — He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 7 votes
- Mark 1:4 — John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 6 votes
Matthew 3:7
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
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- Matthew 12:34 — O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the… 7 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:10 — And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the… 6 votes
- Romans 5:9 — Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 6 votes
- Matthew 23:33 — Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? 6 votes
- Matthew 22:23 — Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up… 6 votes
- Romans 1:18 — For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the… 5 votes
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- Genesis 19:17 — And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not… 15 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:10 — And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the… 12 votes
- Matthew 23:33 — Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? 11 votes
- Isaiah 58:1 — Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house… 11 votes
Matthew 3:8
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
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- Luke 3:8 — Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to… 25 votes
- Acts 26:20 — But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then… 20 votes
- 2 Peter 1:4–8 — Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the… 18 votes
- Galatians 5:22–23 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 16 votes
- Philippians 1:11 — Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. 12 votes
- Ephesians 5:9 — (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 12 votes
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- Matthew 9:13 — But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the… 24 votes
- Matthew 7:13 — Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and… 24 votes
- Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the… 22 votes
- Micah 6:8 — He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to… 20 votes
Matthew 3:9
And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
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- Luke 3:8 — Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to… 17 votes
- Romans 9:7–8 — Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. 16 votes
- Galatians 3:27–29 — For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 13 votes
- John 8:33 — They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be… 8 votes
- Galatians 4:22–31 — For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. 7 votes
- Romans 4:1 — What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 7 votes
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- Ephesians 3:20 — Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power… 29 votes
- Luke 19:40 — And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would… 17 votes
- John 8:33 — They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be… 10 votes
- Genesis 18:14 — Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of… 9 votes
Matthew 3:10
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
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- John 15:6 — If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them… 24 votes
- Luke 3:9 — And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good… 20 votes
- Matthew 7:19 — Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 16 votes
- John 15:2 — Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it,… 14 votes
- Luke 13:6–9 — He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought… 13 votes
- Malachi 3:1–3 — Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall… 10 votes
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- John 15:2 — Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it,… 81 votes
- Matthew 7:19 — Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 16 votes
- John 15:6 — If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them… 14 votes
- Luke 12:49 — I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 14 votes
Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
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- Isaiah 4:4 — When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of… 27 votes
- Luke 3:16 — John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the… 26 votes
- Acts 1:5 — For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 23 votes
- Zechariah 13:9 — And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try… 15 votes
- Acts 2:2–4 — And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where… 13 votes
- Mark 1:7–8 — And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy… 13 votes
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- John 3:5 — Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot… 27 votes
- Acts 1:5 — For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 23 votes
- Acts 2:3 — And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 20 votes
- Luke 3:16 — John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the… 20 votes
Matthew 3:12
Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
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- Malachi 4:1 — For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly,… 23 votes
- Matthew 13:30 — Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye… 17 votes
- Luke 3:17 — Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner;… 13 votes
- Isaiah 41:16 — Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt… 11 votes
- Jeremiah 51:2 — And will send unto Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble… 10 votes
- Matthew 13:41 — The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend,… 9 votes
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- Psalms 1:4 — The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 27 votes
- Matthew 13:30 — Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye… 23 votes
- John 15:2 — Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it,… 20 votes
- Matthew 25:32 — And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd… 10 votes
Matthew 3:13
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
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- John 1:32–34 — And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. 9 votes
- Mark 1:9–11 — And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in… 3 votes
- Matthew 2:22 — And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets,… 3 votes
- Luke 3:21–22 — Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the… 2 votes
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- Luke 3:21 — Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the… 7 votes
- John 1:15 — John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is… 5 votes
- John 1:33 — And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt… 4 votes
- Mark 1:9 — And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in… 4 votes
Matthew 3:14
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
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- John 3:3–7 — Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see… 5 votes
- Acts 1:5–8 — For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 4 votes
- John 13:6–8 — Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 4 votes
- Ephesians 2:3–5 — Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires… 3 votes
- Galatians 4:6 — And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. 3 votes
- Galatians 3:27–29 — For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 3 votes
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- Matthew 8:8 — The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the… 9 votes
- 1 Kings 3:9 — Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and… 8 votes
- John 1:16 — And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. 3 votes
- Mark 1:7 — And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy… 3 votes
Matthew 3:15
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
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- John 4:34 — Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. 13 votes
- Isaiah 42:21 — The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. 12 votes
- John 15:10 — If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and… 10 votes
- John 13:15 — For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 10 votes
- Philippians 2:7–8 — But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of… 9 votes
- Luke 1:6 — And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 9 votes
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- John 15:10 — If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and… 10 votes
- John 19:30 — When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up… 9 votes
- Matthew 5:17 — Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 7 votes
- Psalms 45:7 — Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of… 6 votes
Matthew 3:16
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
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- Isaiah 11:2 — And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel… 21 votes
- Luke 3:21–22 — Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the… 18 votes
- Mark 1:10 — And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending… 18 votes
- John 1:31–34 — And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. 15 votes
- Isaiah 42:1 — Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he… 15 votes
- Isaiah 61:1 — The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the… 10 votes
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- Isaiah 61:1 — The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the… 54 votes
- Matthew 28:19 — Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the… 38 votes
- Isaiah 11:2 — And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel… 24 votes
- 1 John 5:7 — For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are… 13 votes
Matthew 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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- Isaiah 42:1 — Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he… 36 votes
- Matthew 17:5 — While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which… 27 votes
- Psalms 2:7 — I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 26 votes
- Luke 9:35 — And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 18 votes
- Matthew 12:18 — Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon… 17 votes
- Mark 9:7 — And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved… 16 votes
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- 2 Peter 1:17 — For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent… 72 votes
- Psalms 2:7 — I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 36 votes
- Matthew 17:5 — While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which… 18 votes
- Colossians 1:13 — Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 17 votes