Matthew 28 cross-references
Matthew 28 has 20 verses, which point to 263 other passages and are cited by 439. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
See Matthew 28’s threads in the explorerMatthew 28:1
In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
Points to (6)
- Mark 16:1–8 — And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet… 13 votes
- John 20:1–10 — The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth… 9 votes
- Luke 23:56–24:10 — And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. 7 votes
- Matthew 27:56 — Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. 7 votes
- Luke 24:22 — Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 6 votes
- Matthew 27:61 — And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. 6 votes
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- Psalms 118:24 — This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 9 votes
- Mark 16:1 — And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet… 7 votes
- Luke 24:1 — Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the… 6 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:4 — And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 4 votes
Matthew 28:2
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
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- Acts 16:26 — And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately… 5 votes
- John 20:12–13 — And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of… 5 votes
- Luke 24:2–5 — And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 5 votes
- Mark 16:3–5 — And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 3 votes
- John 20:1 — The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth… 3 votes
Pointed to from (24)
- Psalms 57:3 — He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall… 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 6 votes
- Acts 16:26 — And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately… 6 votes
- Psalms 21:11 — For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform. 6 votes
Matthew 28:3
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
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- Acts 1:10 — And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 7 votes
- Mark 9:3 — And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. 7 votes
- Mark 16:5 — And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white… 5 votes
- Revelation 18:1 — And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was… 4 votes
- John 20:12 — And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of… 4 votes
- Revelation 10:1 — And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head,… 3 votes
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- Matthew 17:2 — And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 11 votes
- Revelation 1:14 — His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; 10 votes
- Mark 9:3 — And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. 10 votes
- Luke 24:5 — And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living… 7 votes
Matthew 28:4
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
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- Revelation 1:17 — And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not;… 7 votes
- Daniel 10:7 — And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell… 5 votes
- Acts 16:29 — Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 4 votes
- Matthew 28:11 — Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all… 4 votes
- Matthew 27:65–66 — Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. 4 votes
- Acts 9:3–7 — And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 3 votes
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- Mark 16:6 — And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is… 6 votes
- Revelation 1:17 — And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not;… 2 votes
- Acts 12:6 — And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound… 2 votes
- Matthew 28:11 — Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all… 1 votes
Matthew 28:5
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
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- Revelation 1:17–18 — And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not;… 6 votes
- Hebrews 1:14 — Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? 6 votes
- Isaiah 41:10 — Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will… 6 votes
- Luke 24:5 — And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living… 4 votes
- Luke 1:30 — And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 4 votes
- Luke 1:12–13 — And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 3 votes
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- Luke 1:30 — And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 12 votes
- Luke 1:13 — But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear… 11 votes
- Daniel 10:12 — Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand,… 10 votes
- Exodus 14:13 — And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will… 10 votes
Matthew 28:6
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
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- Mark 16:6 — And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is… 19 votes
- Matthew 12:40 — For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and… 17 votes
- Luke 24:6–8 — He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 15 votes
- Matthew 16:21 — From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer… 14 votes
- Luke 24:23 — And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said… 12 votes
- John 20:4–9 — So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. 11 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Luke 24:6 — He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 9 votes
- Matthew 26:32 — But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 4 votes
- Acts 13:30 — But God raised him from the dead: 3 votes
- John 11:34 — And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. 3 votes
Matthew 28:7
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
Points to (19)
- Matthew 26:32 — But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 9 votes
- Luke 24:22–24 — Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 7 votes
- Matthew 28:10 — Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they… 7 votes
- John 16:4 — But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And… 5 votes
- Mark 16:7–8 — But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him,… 5 votes
- John 21:1–14 — After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise… 4 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Mark 14:28 — But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 8 votes
- Matthew 28:16 — Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 7 votes
- Mark 16:7 — But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him,… 6 votes
- Matthew 28:10 — Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they… 6 votes
Matthew 28:8
And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
Points to (7)
- Psalms 2:11 — Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 9 votes
- Mark 16:8 — And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they… 7 votes
- Luke 24:36–41 — And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 6 votes
- John 16:20 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be… 4 votes
- John 20:20–21 — And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they… 3 votes
- John 16:22 — And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man… 3 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Acts 12:14 — And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood… 3 votes
- John 16:22 — And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man… 3 votes
- John 4:28 — The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 3 votes
- Mark 16:8 — And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they… 3 votes
Matthew 28:9
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Points to (15)
- Matthew 28:17 — And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 10 votes
- Matthew 14:33 — Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. 9 votes
- John 20:28 — And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 8 votes
- John 20:14–17 — And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. 8 votes
- Luke 24:52 — And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 6 votes
- Revelation 5:11–14 — And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and… 4 votes
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- Acts 1:3 — To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty… 6 votes
- John 20:14 — And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. 5 votes
- John 9:38 — And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him. 5 votes
- Luke 24:52 — And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 5 votes
Matthew 28:10
Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Points to (15)
- Romans 8:29 — For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be… 8 votes
- John 20:17 — Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say… 6 votes
- Matthew 28:7 — And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into… 6 votes
- Mark 16:7 — But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him,… 4 votes
- Matthew 28:5 — And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was… 4 votes
- Matthew 14:27 — But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 4 votes
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- Matthew 12:50 — For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and… 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:6 — After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this… 9 votes
- Matthew 26:32 — But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 9 votes
- Matthew 28:16 — Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 8 votes
Matthew 28:11
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
Points to (2)
- Matthew 27:65–66 — Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. 2 votes
- Matthew 28:4 — And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 1 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Acts 4:10 — Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom… 4 votes
- Matthew 28:4 — And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 4 votes
- Luke 8:34 — When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. 3 votes
- Matthew 27:65 — Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. 2 votes
Matthew 28:12
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
Points to (9)
- Acts 5:40 — And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they… 3 votes
- Acts 4:5–22 — And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 3 votes
- Matthew 27:62–64 — Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together… 3 votes
- Matthew 27:1–2 — When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put… 3 votes
- Matthew 26:3–4 — Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of… 3 votes
- Acts 5:33–34 — When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. 2 votes
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Matthew 28:13
Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
Points to (1)
- Matthew 26:64 — Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of… 5 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Matthew 27:64 — Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and… 3 votes
- Genesis 34:13 — And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled… 2 votes
Matthew 28:14
And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
Points to (2)
- Matthew 27:2 — And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. 4 votes
- Acts 12:19 — And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should… 2 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Exodus 23:1 — Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 votes
Matthew 28:15
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
Points to (3)
- 1 Timothy 6:10 — For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the… 6 votes
- Matthew 27:8 — Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. 6 votes
- Matthew 26:15 — And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for… 4 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Mark 1:45 — But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no… 3 votes
- Matthew 27:8 — Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. 3 votes
- Acts 1:19 — And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue,… 2 votes
- 1 Chronicles 4:43 — And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt there unto this day. 2 votes
Matthew 28:16
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
Points to (6)
- Matthew 26:32 — But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 12 votes
- Matthew 28:10 — Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they… 8 votes
- Matthew 28:7 — And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into… 7 votes
- Mark 16:14 — Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and… 5 votes
- Acts 1:13–26 — And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:15 — Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom… 0 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Mark 14:28 — But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 10 votes
- Matthew 26:32 — But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 8 votes
- Mark 16:7 — But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him,… 5 votes
- Acts 13:31 — And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses… 3 votes
Matthew 28:17
And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
Points to (6)
- Psalms 45:11 — So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him. 6 votes
- Matthew 28:9 — And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him… 5 votes
- John 5:23 — That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth… 4 votes
- Psalms 2:12 — Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:6 — After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this… 3 votes
- Matthew 16:28 — Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of… 2 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Matthew 28:9 — And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him… 10 votes
- Matthew 14:33 — Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. 5 votes
- Matthew 8:2 — And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 5 votes
- Luke 24:52 — And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 3 votes
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Points to (29)
- John 3:35 — The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. 98 votes
- 1 Peter 3:22 — Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made… 71 votes
- Matthew 11:27 — All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth… 57 votes
- Ephesians 1:20–22 — Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the… 50 votes
- Hebrews 2:8 — Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he… 47 votes
- Daniel 7:13–14 — I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to… 38 votes
Pointed to from (92)
- Isaiah 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his… 118 votes
- Matthew 11:27 — All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth… 111 votes
- Philippians 2:10 — That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under… 58 votes
- Philippians 2:9 — Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 46 votes
Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Points to (37)
- Mark 16:15–16 — And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 186 votes
- Acts 2:38–39 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the… 109 votes
- Acts 1:8 — But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me… 90 votes
- Luke 24:47–48 — And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at… 74 votes
- Acts 19:3–5 — And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 61 votes
- Isaiah 49:6 — And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to… 57 votes
Pointed to from (64)
- Acts 1:8 — But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me… 140 votes
- Mark 16:15 — And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 81 votes
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 44 votes
- Matthew 9:37 — Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 36 votes
Matthew 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Points to (45)
- Isaiah 41:10 — Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will… 82 votes
- Joshua 1:5 — There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will… 55 votes
- Acts 18:9–10 — Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: 48 votes
- John 14:18–23 — I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 41 votes
- Psalms 46:7 — The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. 30 votes
- 1 John 2:3–4 — And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 27 votes
Pointed to from (139)
- Joshua 1:5 — There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will… 55 votes
- Joshua 1:8 — This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that… 47 votes
- Psalms 23:4 — Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy… 41 votes
- Matthew 18:20 — For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. 38 votes