Matthew 5:19

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

“A person should obey every command in the law, even one that does not seem important. Whoever refuses to obey any command and teaches others not to obey it will be the least important in God’s kingdom. But whoever obeys the law and teaches others to obey it will be great in God’s kingdom.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 12:32

“You must be careful to do everything I command you. Don’t add anything to what I tell you, and don’t take anything away.

Matthew 28:20

Teach them to obey everything that I have told you to do. You can be sure that I will be with you always. I will continue with you until the end of time.”

Matthew 11:11

“The truth is that John the Baptizer is greater than anyone who has ever come into this world. But even the least important person in God’s kingdom is greater than John.

Psalm 119:6

Then I would never feel ashamed when I look closely at your commands.

Titus 3:8

This is a true statement. And I want you to be sure that the people understand these things. Then those who believe in God will be careful to use their lives for doing good. These things are good and will help everyone.

Daniel 12:3

The wise people will shine as bright as the sky. Those who teach others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever.

Psalm 119:128

I carefully obey all your commands. So I hate anything that leads people the wrong way.

Revelation 2:20

But I have this against you: You let that woman Jezebel do what she wants. She says that she is a prophet, but she is leading my people away with her teaching. Jezebel leads my people to commit sexual sins and to eat food that is offered to idols.

Romans 6:15

So what should we do? Should we sin because we are under grace and not under law? Certainly not!

Deuteronomy 27:26

“The Levites will say, ‘Cursed is the one who does not support this law and agree to obey it.’ “Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’

1 Timothy 6:11

But you belong to God. So you should stay away from all those things. Always try to do what is right, to be devoted to God, and to have faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

Romans 6:1

So do you think we should continue sinning so that God will give us more and more grace?

1 Peter 5:4

Then when Christ the Ruling Shepherd comes, you will get a crown—one that will be glorious and never lose its beauty.

Luke 11:42

“But it will be bad for you Pharisees! You give God a tenth of the food you get, even your mint, your rue, and every other little plant in your garden. But you forget to be fair to others and to love God. These are the things you should do. And you should also continue to do those other things.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “When the time of the new world comes, the Son of Man will sit on his great and glorious throne. And I can promise that you who followed me will sit on twelve thrones, and you will judge the twelve tribes of Israel.

1 Samuel 2:30

“The Lord, the God of Israel, promised that your father’s family would serve him forever. But now the Lord says, ‘That will never be! I will honor people who honor me, but bad things will happen to those who refuse to respect me.

Romans 3:8

It would be the same to say, “We should do evil so that good will come.” Many people criticize us, saying that’s what we teach. They are wrong, and they should be condemned for saying that.

Acts 1:1

Dear Theophilus, The first book I wrote was about everything Jesus did and taught from the beginning

Luke 9:48

Then he said to the followers, “Whoever accepts a little child like this in my name is accepting me. And anyone who accepts me is also accepting the one who sent me. The one among you who is the most humble—this is the one who is great.”

Luke 1:15

He will be a great man for the Lord. He will never drink wine or beer. Even before he is born, he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 20:26

But it should not be that way with you. Whoever wants to be your leader must be your servant.

1 John 3:4

Anyone who sins breaks God’s law. Yes, sinning is the same as living against God’s law.