Matthew 5:19

The English Standar Version

Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Psalm 119:128

Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way. Pe

Psalm 119:6

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

Daniel 12:3

And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above;[1] and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Matthew 11:11

Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one 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,[2] when the Son of Man will 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,[3]

Matthew 28:20

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

Luke 1:15

for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or 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 Theophilus, 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

[2] "Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take from it.

Deuteronomy 27:26

" 'Cursed be anyone 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, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

Titus 3:8

The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

1 John 3:4

Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.

Revelation 2:20

But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and seducing my servants[3] to practice sexual 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 forever,' 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.