Matthew 5:19

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Psalm 119:128

Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts; I hate every false way.

Psalm 119:6

Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments.

Daniel 12:3

And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.

Matthew 11:11

Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of man shall sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 20:26

It shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.”

Luke 1:15

for he will be great before the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

Luke 11:42

“But woe to you Pharisees! for you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God; these you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.

Luke 9:48

and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me; for he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”

Acts 1:1

In the first book, O The-ophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach,

Romans 3:8

And why not do evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just.

Romans 6:1

What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?

Romans 6:15

What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!

Deuteronomy 12:32

“Everything that I command you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to it or take from it.

Deuteronomy 27:26

“ ‘Cursed be he who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

Titus 3:8

The saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd is manifested you will obtain the unfading crown of glory.

1 John 3:4

Every one who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.

Revelation 2:20

But I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and beguiling my servants to practice immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.

1 Samuel 2:30

Therefore the Lord the God of Israel declares: ‘I promised that your house and the house of your father should go in and out before me for ever’; but now the Lord declares: ‘Far be it from me; for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed.