Luke 16:15

New Messianic Version Bible

And he said unto them, You2f are they which justify yourselves before men; but God-Theos knows your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God-Theos.

Cross References

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) said unto Sh’mu’el [His name is El], Look not on his Countenance (Face, appearance; show favor), or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the Lord-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) sees] not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) looks on the heart.

Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the Lord-Yehōvah [Messiah Pre-Incarnate] ponders the hearts.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord - Kurios come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God-The Father.

Jeremiah 17:10

I the Lord-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) search the heart, [I] try the eins (literally, kidneys; figuratively, seat of emotion), even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.

Proverbs 16:5

Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the Lord-Yehōvah [Messiah Pre-Incarnate]: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Acts 15:8

And God-The Father, which knows the hearts, bore them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit [Ruach HaKodesh], even as [he did] unto us;

1 Peter 3:4

But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet Spirit [Ruach], which is in the sight of God-The Father of great price.

Luke 11:39

And the Lord - Kurios said unto him, Now do you2f P’rushim (Pharisees) [separatists] make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening (preying upon to devour) and wickedness.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God-Elōhīm (The Living Word) [The Many Powered], that youi try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy youi people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto youi.

Luke 10:29

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Yeshua [God is Salvation], And who is my neighbour?

Revelation 2:23

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searches the reins (literally, kidneys; figuratively, seat of emotion) and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you2f younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yes, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God-The Father resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.

Romans 3:20

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.

John 2:25

And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

Matthew 23:5

“All their actions they do for the sake of appearances; they wear expensive garments and large tassels”,

Luke 18:21

And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

Proverbs 20:6

Most men will proclaim everyone his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee [separatist] stood and prayed thus with himself, God-Theos, I thank youi, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican (tax collector).

Psalm 7:9

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God-Elōhīm (The Living Word) [The Many Powered] tries the hearts and reins (literally, kidneys; figuratively, seat of emotion).

2 Chronicles 6:30

Then hear youi from heaven youri dwelling place, and forgive, and render unto every man according unto all his ways, whose heart youi know; (for youi only know the hearts of the children of men)

Acts 1:18

Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels (inward parts; affections) gushed out.

Luke 20:47

Which devour widows’ houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

Luke 20:20

And they watched [him], and sent forth spies, which should feign (to pretend to be; to disguise) themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

Matthew 6:16

Again he said to them: “When you fast do not be as the sad hypocrites who make themselves appear sad and who change their faces, to show their fasting before men; truly I say to you, they have already received their reward”.

Matthew 6:5

At that time Yeshua [God is Salvation] said to his disciples: “When you pray do not raise your voice and do not be like the sad hypocrites who love to pray in the synagogues and in the corner of the courtyards and pray with arrogant (proud; lifted up) speech that men might hear and praise them. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward already”.

Matthew 6:2

Again Yeshua [God is Salvation] said to them: “When you do charitable deeds do not wish to make a proclamation or blow trumpets before you as the hypocrites, who do their charitable deeds in the market places and in the streets in order that men might see them. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward already”.

Malachi 3:15

And now we call the proud happy; yes, they that work wickedness are set up; yes, [they that] tempt God-Elōhīm (The Living Word) [The Many Powered] are even delivered.

Psalm 49:18

Though while he lived he Blessed (Favored by God; happy; prosperous) his soul: and [men] will praise youi, when youi do well to yourself.

Psalm 49:13

This their way [is] their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah [stop and diligently consider what was just said].

John 21:17

He says unto him the third time, Shim’on [he has heard], [son] of Yochanan [dove], love youi me? Kefa [pebble] was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest youi me? And he said unto him, Lord - Kurios, youi know all things; youi know that I love youi. Yeshua [God is Salvation] says unto him, Feed my sheep.

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire, and blesses the covetous, [whom] the Lord-Yehōvah [Messiah Pre-Incarnate] abhors.

Luke 18:9

And he spoke this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

Acts 1:24

And they prayed, and said, youi, Lord - Kurios, which know the hearts of all [men], show whether of these two youi have chosen,

Romans 8:27

And he that searches the hearts knows what [is] the mind of the Spirit [Ruach], because he makes intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God-The Father.