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Matthew 3:9-12

9 And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.

10 The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

12 His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

Cross References for Matthew 3:9-12

Romans 9:7-8 - Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:7-8 Click to read the verse Romans 9:7-8

Ezekiel 33:24 - “Son of man, the people living in those ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was on... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:24 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:24

2 Corinthians 11:22 - Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they Abraham’s descendants? So am I. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:22 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:22

Genesis 18:14 - Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year and Sar... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:14

Ephesians 3:20 - Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his pow... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:20

Romans 4:17 - As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:17 Click to read the verse Romans 4:17

Romans 2:28 - A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. Click to read the verse Romans 2:28 Click to read the verse Romans 2:28

Matthew 8:11-12 - I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the ... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:11-12 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:11-12

Galatians 4:22-31 - For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free w... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:22-31 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:22-31

James 2:21 - Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac... Click to read the verse James 2:21 Click to read the verse James 2:21

Malachi 2:10 - Do we not all have one Father? Did not one God create us? Why do we profane the covenant of our... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:10 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:10

Ezekiel 16:15 - “‘But you trusted in your beauty and used your fame to become a prostitute. You lavished your f... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:15 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:15

Proverbs 5:1 - Warning Against Adultery My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1

Acts 15:14 - Simon has described to us how God at first showed his concern by taking from the Gentiles a peo... Click to read the verse Acts 15:14 Click to read the verse Acts 15:14

Micah 3:11 - Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes fo... Click to read the verse Micah 3:11 Click to read the verse Micah 3:11

Isaiah 41:8 - “But you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:8

1 Corinthians 1:27-28 - But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Luke 12:17 - He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Click to read the verse Luke 12:17 Click to read the verse Luke 12:17

Zephaniah 3:11 - On that day you will not be put to shame for all the wrongs you have done to me, because I will... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:11 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:11

Ephesians 2:12-13 - remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel a... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:12-13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:12-13

Jeremiah 3:16 - In those days, when your numbers have increased greatly in the land,” declares the Lord, “men w... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:16

Acts 13:26 - “Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:26 Click to read the verse Acts 13:26

Luke 19:40 - “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” Click to read the verse Luke 19:40 Click to read the verse Luke 19:40

Luke 7:39 - When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet... Click to read the verse Luke 7:39 Click to read the verse Luke 7:39

Luke 3:8 - Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abrah... Click to read the verse Luke 3:8 Click to read the verse Luke 3:8

John 8:33 - They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can ... Click to read the verse John 8:33 Click to read the verse John 8:33

Job 8:19 - Surely its life withers away, and from the soil other plants grow. Click to read the verse Job 8:19 Click to read the verse Job 8:19

Matthew 25:8 - The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 25:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:8

Luke 16:24 - So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his fi... Click to read the verse Luke 16:24 Click to read the verse Luke 16:24

Luke 5:22 - Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? Click to read the verse Luke 5:22 Click to read the verse Luke 5:22

Isaiah 49:20 - The children born during your bereavement will yet say in your hearing, ‘This place is too smal... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:20

Mark 7:21 - For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adu... Click to read the verse Mark 7:21 Click to read the verse Mark 7:21

Psalms 22:30 - Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:30 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:30

Romans 2:17 - The Jews and the Law Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about... Click to read the verse Romans 2:17 Click to read the verse Romans 2:17

John 8:39 - “Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you... Click to read the verse John 8:39 Click to read the verse John 8:39

John 1:13 - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. Click to read the verse John 1:13 Click to read the verse John 1:13

Galatians 3:27-29 - for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:27-29 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:27-29

Romans 4:12 - And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:12 Click to read the verse Romans 4:12

John 8:53 - Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you... Click to read the verse John 8:53 Click to read the verse John 8:53

Romans 4:1 - Abraham Justified by Faith What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in t... Click to read the verse Romans 4:1 Click to read the verse Romans 4:1

John 8:39-40 - “Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you... Click to read the verse John 8:39-40 Click to read the verse John 8:39-40

Romans 4:11-17 - And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith whil... Click to read the verse Romans 4:11-17 Click to read the verse Romans 4:11-17