Matthew 3:9

Matthew chapter 3 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.8Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance:

v.9This passage

v.10And even now the axe lieth at the root of the trees: every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Luke 19:40
And he answered and said, I tell you that, if these shall hold their peace, the stones will cry out.
John 8:39
They answered and said unto him, Our father is Abraham. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
1 Corinthians 1:27
but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put to shame them that are wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;
Romans 9:7
neither, because they are Abraham’s seed, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.
Galatians 3:27
For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ.
Romans 4:1
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, hath found according to the flesh?