John 7:42

The Passion Translation

Don’t the Scriptures say that he will be one of David’s descendants and be born in Bethlehem, the city of David?”

Cross References

Matthew 2:5

“He will be born in Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,” they told him. “Because the prophecy states:

Luke 2:4

So Joseph and his wife, Mary, left Nazareth, a village in Galilee, and journeyed to their hometown in Judea, to the village of Bethlehem, King David’s ancient home. They were required to register there, since they were both direct descendants of David. Mary was pregnant and nearly ready to give birth.

Jeremiah 23:5

“Listen to me! I, the Lord, promise you that a time is coming when I will raise up a righteous Branch, who will sprout from David’s lineage. He will rule as their King, and his reign will prosper with wisdom and understanding. He will succeed in bringing justice and righteousness to all.

Luke 2:11

For today in Bethlehem a rescuer was born for you. He is the Lord Yahweh, the Messiah.

Matthew 1:1

This is the scroll of the genealogy of Jesus, the Anointed One, the son of David and descendant of Abraham.

Isaiah 11:1

The cut-off stump of Jesse will sprout, and a fruitful Branch will grow from his roots:

Psalm 132:11

For you gave your word and promised David in an unbreakable oath that one of his sons would be sitting on the throne to succeed him as king.

Psalm 89:4

I have made my oath that there will be sons of David forever, sons that are kings through every generation.” Pause in his presence

John 7:27

But how could he be, since we know this man is from Galilee, but no one will know where the true Messiah comes from, he’ll just appear out of nowhere.”

Matthew 2:6

And you, little Bethlehem, are not insignificant among the clans of Judah, for out of you will emerge the Shepherd-King of my people Israel!”