Matthew 5:19

The Passion Translation

So whoever violates even the least important of the commandments, and teaches others to do so, will be called least in heaven’s kingdom. But whoever obeys them and teaches their truths to others will be called great in heaven’s kingdom.

Cross References

Psalm 119:128

Every word you speak, every truth revealed, is always right and beautiful to me, for I hate what is phony or false.

Psalm 119:6

Then I’ll never be ashamed, for I take strength from all your commandments.

Daniel 12:3

Those who are wise will shine radiantly as the sky at midday. And those who turn many to the way of righteousness will shine brightly as stars for all eternity.

Matthew 11:11

“For I tell you the truth, throughout history there has never been a man who surpasses John the Baptizer. Yet the least of those who now experience heaven’s kingdom will become even greater than he.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus responded, “Listen to the truth: In the age of the restoration of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will have twelve thrones of your own, and you will govern the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 20:26

But this is not your calling. You will lead by a completely different model. The greatest one among you will live as the one who is called to serve others,

Matthew 28:20

And teach them to faithfully follow all that I have commanded you. And never forget that I am with you every day, even to the completion of this age.”

Luke 1:15

and he will be one of the great ones in the sight of God. He will drink no wine or strong drink, but he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even while still in his mother’s womb.

Luke 11:42

“You Pharisees are hypocrites! For you are obsessed with peripheral issues, like paying meticulous tithes on the smallest herbs that grow in your gardens. Of course, these matters you should do, but when you unjustly cheat others, you ignore the most important duty of all: to walk in the love of God. Readjust your values and place first things first.

Luke 9:48

“If you tenderly care for this little child on my behalf, you are tenderly caring for me. And if you care for me, you are honoring my Father who sent me. The one who is least important in your eyes is actually the most important one of all.”

Acts 1:1

To Theophilus, the lover of God. I write to you again, my dear friend, to give you further details about the life of our Lord Jesus and all the things that he did and taught.

Romans 3:8

Is it proper for us to sin, just so good things may come? May it never be! Yet there are some who slander us and claim that is what we teach. They deserve to be condemned for even saying it!

Romans 6:1

So what do we do, then? Do we persist in sin so that God’s kindness and grace will increase?

Romans 6:15

What are we to do, then? Should we sin to our hearts’ content since there’s no law to condemn us anymore? What a terrible thought!

1 Timothy 6:11

Timothy, you are God’s man, so run from all these errors. Instead, chase after true holiness, justice, faithfulness, love, hope, and tender humility.

Titus 3:8

How true and faithful is this message! I want you to especially emphasize these truths, so that those who believe in God will be careful to devote themselves to doing good works. It is always beautiful and profitable for believers to do good works.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Shepherd-King appears, you will win the victor’s crown of glory that never fades away.

1 John 3:4

Anyone who indulges in sin lives in moral anarchy, for the definition of sin is breaking God’s law.

Revelation 2:20

But I have this against you: you are forgiving that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is seducing my loving servants. She is teaching that it is permissible to indulge in sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.