Matthew 3:9

Modern English Version

and do not think to say within yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I say to you that God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham.

Cross References

Luke 3:8

Therefore bear fruit worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say to you that God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham.

John 8:33

They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s seed and have never been in bondage to anyone. Why do You say, ‘You shall be set free’?”

Romans 4:1

What then shall we say that Abraham, our father according to the flesh, has found?

Acts 13:26

“Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those of you who fear God, the word of this salvation has been sent to us.

Luke 16:24

So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am tormented in this flame.’

John 8:53

Are You greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets are dead! Who do You make Yourself out to be?”

Luke 5:22

When Jesus perceived their thoughts, He answered them, “Why question in your hearts?

Mark 7:21

For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adultery, fornication, murder,

Ezekiel 33:24

Son of man, those who inhabit these wastes in the land of Israel are saying, “Abraham was one, yet he inherited the land. But to us who are many, the land has been given for an inheritance.”

Acts 15:14

Simon has declared how God first visited the Gentiles to take from among them a people for His name.

Luke 19:40

He answered, “I tell you, if these should be silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”

Luke 7:39

Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw it, he said to himself, “If this Man were a prophet, He would have known who and what kind of woman she is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner.”

Luke 12:17

He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have no room to store my crops?’

John 8:37

I know that you are Abraham’s seed. But you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.