Matthew 5:19

God's Word

So whoever sets aside any command that seems unimportant and teaches others to do the same will be unimportant in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever does and teaches what the commands say will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Psalm 119:128

I follow the straight paths of your guiding principles. I hate every pathway that leads to lying.

Psalm 119:6

Then I will never feel ashamed when I study all your commandments.

Daniel 12:3

Those who are wise will shine like the brightness on the horizon. Those who lead many people to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

Matthew 11:11

“I can guarantee this truth: Of all the people ever born, no one is greater than John the Baptizer. Yet, the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “I can guarantee this truth: When the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne in the world to come, you, my followers, will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 20:26

But that’s not the way it’s going to be among you. Whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant.

Matthew 28:20

Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. “And remember that I am always with you until the end of time.”

Luke 1:15

As far as the Lord is concerned, he will be a great man. He will never drink wine or any other liquor. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.

Luke 11:42

“How horrible it will be for you Pharisees! You give ⌞God⌟ one-tenth of your mint, spices, and every garden herb. But you have ignored justice and the love of God. You should have done these things without ignoring the others.

Luke 9:48

Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me. Whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. The one who is least among all of you is the one who is greatest.”

Acts 1:1

In my first book, Theophilus, I wrote about what Jesus began to do and teach. This included everything from the beginning ⌞of his life⌟

Romans 3:8

Or can we say, “Let’s do evil so that good will come from it”? Some slander us and claim that this is what we say. They are condemned, and that’s what they deserve.

Romans 6:1

What should we say then? Should we continue to sin so that God’s kindness  will increase?

Romans 6:15

Then what is the implication? Should we sin because we are not controlled by God’s laws but by God’s favor? That’s unthinkable!

Deuteronomy 12:32

Be sure to do everything I command you. Never add anything to it or take anything away from it.

Deuteronomy 27:26

“Whoever doesn’t obey every word of these teachings will be cursed.” Then all the people will say amen.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Titus 3:8

This is a statement that can be trusted. I want you to insist on these things so that those who believe in God can concentrate on setting an example by doing good things. This is good and helps other people.

1 Peter 5:4

Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

1 John 3:4

Those who live sinful lives are disobeying God. Sin is disobedience.

Revelation 2:20

But I have something against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet. She teaches and misleads my servants to sin sexually and to eat food sacrificed to idols.

1 Samuel 2:30

“Therefore, the Lord God of Israel declares: I certainly thought that your family and your father’s family would always live in my presence. “But now the Lord declares: I promise that I will honor those who honor me, and those who despise me will be considered insignificant.