Luke 16:15

New American Bible - revised edition

And he said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God. Sayings About the Law.

Cross References

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel: Do not judge from his appearance or from his lofty stature, because I have rejected him. God does not see as a mortal, who sees the appearance. The Lord looks into the heart.

Proverbs 21:2

All your ways may be straight in your own eyes, but it is the Lord who weighs hearts.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore, do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will manifest the motives of our hearts, and then everyone will receive praise from God. Paul’s Life as Pattern.

Jeremiah 17:10

I, the Lord, explore the mind and test the heart, Giving to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their deeds.

Proverbs 16:5

Every proud heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured that none will go unpunished.

Acts 15:8

And God, who knows the heart, bore witness by granting them the holy Spirit just as he did us.

1 Peter 3:4

but rather the hidden character of the heart, expressed in the imperishable beauty of a gentle and calm disposition, which is precious in the sight of God.

Luke 11:39

The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you put hearts to the test and that you take pleasure in integrity. With a whole heart I have willingly given all these things, and now with joy I have seen your people here present also giving to you generously.

Luke 10:29

But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Revelation 2:23

I will also put her children to death. Thus shall all the churches come to know that I am the searcher of hearts and minds and that I will give each of you what your works deserve.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: “God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble.”

Romans 3:20

since no human being will be justified in his sight by observing the law; for through the law comes consciousness of sin. Justification Apart from the Law.

John 2:25

and did not need anyone to testify about human nature. He himself understood it well.

Matthew 23:5

All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

Luke 18:21

And he replied, “All of these I have observed from my youth.”

Proverbs 20:6

Many say, “My loyal friend,” but who can find someone worthy of trust?

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity—greedy, dishonest, adulterous—or even like this tax collector.

Psalm 7:9

the Lord will pass judgment on the peoples. Judge me, Lord, according to my righteousness, and my integrity.

2 Chronicles 6:30

listen from heaven, the place of your enthronement, and forgive. Render to each and all according to their ways, you who know every heart; for it is you alone who know the heart of every human being.

Acts 1:18

He bought a parcel of land with the wages of his iniquity, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle, and all his insides spilled out.

Luke 20:47

They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation.”

Luke 20:20

They watched him closely and sent agents pretending to be righteous who were to trap him in speech, in order to hand him over to the authority and power of the governor.

Matthew 6:16

“When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:5

“When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:2

When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Malachi 3:15

But we call the arrogant blessed; for evildoers not only prosper but even test God and escape.”

Psalm 49:18

At his death he will not take along anything, his glory will not go down after him.

Psalm 49:13

—but man does not abide in splendor. He is like the beasts—they perish.

John 21:17

He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” [Jesus] said to him, “Feed my sheep.

Psalm 10:3

The wicked even boast of their greed; these robbers curse and scorn the Lord.

Luke 18:9

He then addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else.

Luke 18:14

I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Saying on Children and the Kingdom.

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen

Romans 8:27

And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will. God’s Indomitable Love in Christ.