Matthew 5:19

New American Bible - revised edition

Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Psalm 119:128

Thus, I follow all your precepts; every wrong way I hate.

Psalm 119:6

Then I will not be ashamed to ponder all your commandments.

Daniel 12:3

But those with insight shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament, And those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.

Matthew 11:11

Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will yourselves sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 20:26

But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant;

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

Luke 1:15

for he will be great in the sight of [the] Lord. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb,

Luke 11:42

Woe to you Pharisees! You pay tithes of mint and of rue and of every garden herb, but you pay no attention to judgment and to love for God. These you should have done, without overlooking the others.

Luke 9:48

and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” Another Exorcist.

Acts 1:1

In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught

Romans 3:8

And why not say—as we are accused and as some claim we say—that we should do evil that good may come of it? Their penalty is what they deserve. Universal Bondage to Sin.

Romans 6:1

What then shall we say? Shall we persist in sin that grace may abound? Of course not!

Romans 6:15

What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? Of course not!

Deuteronomy 27:26

“Cursed be anyone whose actions do not uphold the words of this law!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!”

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy. Advice to Titus. I want you to insist on these points, that those who have believed in God be careful to devote themselves to good works; these are excellent and beneficial to others.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Advice to the Community.

1 John 3:4

Everyone who commits sin commits lawlessness, for sin is lawlessness.

Revelation 2:20

Yet I hold this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, who teaches and misleads my servants to play the harlot and to eat food sacrificed to idols.

1 Samuel 2:30

This, therefore, is the oracle of the Lord, the God of Israel: I said in the past that your family and your father’s house should minister in my presence forever. But now—oracle of the Lord: Far be it from me! I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me shall be cursed.