Matthew 5 cross-references
Matthew 5 has 48 verses, which point to 951 other passages and are cited by 769. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
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- Mark 3:13 — And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. 19 votes
- Matthew 15:29 — And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat… 15 votes
- John 6:2–3 — And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. 14 votes
- Mark 4:1 — And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he… 13 votes
- Mark 3:20 — And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. 10 votes
- Matthew 4:25 — And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and… 6 votes
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- Luke 4:20 — And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that… 4 votes
- Mark 3:13 — And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. 4 votes
- Matthew 15:29 — And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat… 4 votes
- John 8:2 — And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down,… 3 votes
Matthew 5:2
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
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- Acts 8:35 — Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 8 votes
- Luke 6:20–26 — And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 6 votes
- Acts 10:34 — Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 4 votes
- Matthew 13:35 — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will… 3 votes
- Ephesians 6:19 — And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery… 2 votes
- Acts 18:14 — And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or… 2 votes
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- Luke 6:20 — And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 8 votes
- Acts 8:35 — Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 4 votes
- Mark 2:2 — And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much… 3 votes
- Job 33:2 — Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. 3 votes
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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- Isaiah 66:2 — For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man… 167 votes
- Proverbs 29:23 — A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 159 votes
- Psalms 34:18 — The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 134 votes
- Proverbs 16:19 — Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 113 votes
- Luke 18:14 — I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth… 96 votes
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 — If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from… 80 votes
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- Proverbs 29:23 — A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 55 votes
- Isaiah 61:1 — The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the… 50 votes
- Matthew 5:10 — Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 46 votes
- Matthew 5:3 — Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 45 votes
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
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- Revelation 21:4 — And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor… 96 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:9–10 — Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after… 80 votes
- John 16:20–22 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be… 57 votes
- Isaiah 61:2–3 — To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 57 votes
- Psalms 126:5–6 — They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 46 votes
- Isaiah 57:18 — I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his… 43 votes
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- Psalms 30:5 — For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in… 61 votes
- Psalms 126:5 — They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 24 votes
- Isaiah 61:2 — To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 20 votes
- James 4:9 — Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 19 votes
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
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- Psalms 37:11 — But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. 109 votes
- Isaiah 29:19 — The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of… 80 votes
- James 3:13 — Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with… 66 votes
- Psalms 149:4 — For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. 50 votes
- Galatians 5:23 — Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 49 votes
- Colossians 3:12 — Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,… 41 votes
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- James 3:13 — Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with… 49 votes
- Psalms 37:11 — But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. 45 votes
- Romans 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 14 votes
- Psalms 25:9 — The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. 13 votes
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
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- Psalms 107:9 — For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. 147 votes
- John 4:14 — But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give… 146 votes
- John 6:27 — Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the… 93 votes
- John 6:48–58 — I am that bread of life. 68 votes
- Psalms 145:19 — He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. 61 votes
- Isaiah 55:1–3 — Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea,… 58 votes
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- Matthew 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 507 votes
- Proverbs 21:21 — He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 43 votes
- Jeremiah 31:25 — For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul. 42 votes
- Psalms 145:19 — He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. 33 votes
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
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- Ephesians 4:32–5:1 — And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath… 74 votes
- Matthew 6:14–15 — For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 60 votes
- 2 Samuel 22:26 — With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright. 53 votes
- Matthew 18:33–35 — Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? 47 votes
- Psalms 18:25 — With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright; 42 votes
- James 2:13 — For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 36 votes
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- Micah 6:8 — He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to… 47 votes
- Proverbs 11:25 — The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 44 votes
- James 2:13 — For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 30 votes
- Luke 6:37 — Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be… 17 votes
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
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- Psalms 24:4 — He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn… 102 votes
- Psalms 51:10 — Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 97 votes
- Hebrews 10:22 — Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil… 82 votes
- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 78 votes
- Ezekiel 36:25–27 — Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your… 67 votes
- Proverbs 22:11 — He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 66 votes
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- Psalms 51:10 — Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 143 votes
- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 47 votes
- Psalms 24:4 — He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn… 36 votes
- James 3:17 — But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of… 28 votes
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 112 votes
- James 3:16–18 — For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 90 votes
- Romans 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 82 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 62 votes
- Psalms 120:6 — My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. 55 votes
- Romans 8:14 — For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 52 votes
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- James 3:18 — And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. 50 votes
- Romans 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 42 votes
- Psalms 120:7 — I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. 31 votes
- 1 Peter 3:11 — Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 17 votes
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Points to (25)
- James 1:12 — Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which… 99 votes
- 1 Peter 3:13–14 — And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 72 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:17 — For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight… 60 votes
- Matthew 5:3 — Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 46 votes
- James 1:2–5 — My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 45 votes
- Luke 6:22 — Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall… 43 votes
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- James 1:2 — My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 78 votes
- Luke 6:22 — Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall… 21 votes
- 1 Peter 3:14 — But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be… 19 votes
- Acts 16:25 — And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 16 votes
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
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- 1 Peter 4:14 — If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon… 90 votes
- Luke 21:17 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. 61 votes
- Mark 13:13 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be… 56 votes
- Matthew 24:9 — Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for… 45 votes
- Luke 6:22 — Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall… 42 votes
- 1 Peter 2:23 — Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to… 38 votes
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- Romans 8:18 — For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which… 47 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most… 26 votes
- Matthew 19:29 — And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children,… 23 votes
- Matthew 10:22 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. 17 votes
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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- Luke 6:23 — Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner… 49 votes
- James 1:2 — My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 35 votes
- Colossians 3:24 — Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 34 votes
- 1 Peter 4:13 — But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye… 30 votes
- Colossians 1:24 — Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my… 22 votes
- Romans 5:3 — And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 18 votes
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- Philippians 4:4 — Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 51 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 — Rejoice evermore. 47 votes
- 1 Peter 1:6 — Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold… 24 votes
- Hebrews 10:35 — Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 20 votes
Matthew 5:13
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
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- Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 146 votes
- Luke 14:34–35 — Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? 123 votes
- Mark 9:49–50 — For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. 115 votes
- Leviticus 2:13 — And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of… 85 votes
- Hebrews 6:4–6 — For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made… 84 votes
- 2 Peter 2:20–21 — For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour… 45 votes
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- Hebrews 6:4 — For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made… 28 votes
- Luke 14:34 — Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? 15 votes
- Leviticus 2:13 — And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of… 15 votes
- Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 14 votes
Matthew 5:14
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
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- Philippians 2:15 — That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and… 113 votes
- John 8:12 — Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in… 104 votes
- Ephesians 5:8–14 — For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 92 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5 — Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 87 votes
- Proverbs 4:18 — But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 70 votes
- John 12:36 — While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus,… 58 votes
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- John 8:12 — Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in… 83 votes
- Philippians 2:15 — That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and… 43 votes
- Proverbs 4:18 — But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 30 votes
- Zechariah 4:2 — And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a… 5 votes
Matthew 5:15
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
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- Luke 11:33 — No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a… 26 votes
- Mark 4:21 — And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a… 25 votes
- Luke 8:16 — No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it… 23 votes
- Numbers 8:2 — Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over… 10 votes
- Exodus 25:37 — And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light… 9 votes
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- Mark 4:21 — And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a… 14 votes
- Luke 8:16 — No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it… 9 votes
- Luke 11:33 — No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a… 8 votes
- Exodus 37:17 — And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch,… 2 votes
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Points to (41)
- 1 Peter 2:12 — Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they… 180 votes
- Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 121 votes
- John 15:8 — Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 112 votes
- 1 John 1:5–7 — This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is… 90 votes
- Philippians 2:15–16 — That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and… 85 votes
- Ephesians 5:8 — For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 78 votes
Pointed to from (41)
- Isaiah 60:1 — Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 54 votes
- John 15:8 — Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 41 votes
- 1 Peter 2:12 — Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they… 39 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 33 votes
Matthew 5:17
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Points to (16)
- Romans 10:4 — For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 69 votes
- Luke 16:17 — And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. 57 votes
- Galatians 4:4–5 — But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 48 votes
- Romans 3:31 — Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. 43 votes
- Romans 8:4 — That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the… 42 votes
- Isaiah 42:21 — The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. 36 votes
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- Romans 10:4 — For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 24 votes
- Romans 3:31 — Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. 12 votes
- John 8:5 — Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? 8 votes
- Mark 7:13 — And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and… 7 votes
Matthew 5:18
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Points to (79)
- Luke 16:17 — And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. 53 votes
- Isaiah 40:8 — The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. 26 votes
- 1 Peter 1:25 — But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. 23 votes
- Psalms 119:89–90 — LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. 23 votes
- Matthew 24:34–35 — Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 19 votes
- Isaiah 51:6 — Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like… 14 votes
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- Matthew 24:35 — Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 232 votes
- Isaiah 40:8 — The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. 39 votes
- Isaiah 34:16 — Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my… 24 votes
- James 2:10 — For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 23 votes
Matthew 5:19
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Points to (37)
- Deuteronomy 12:32 — What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. 31 votes
- James 2:10–11 — For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 24 votes
- Matthew 28:20 — Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto… 15 votes
- Romans 13:8–10 — Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 13 votes
- Matthew 11:11 — Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the… 11 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:3–4 — If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and… 8 votes
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- Matthew 23:23 — Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have… 17 votes
- Philippians 4:9 — Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace… 9 votes
- Matthew 22:36 — Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all… 9 votes
- Matthew 11:11 — Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the… 7 votes
Matthew 5:20
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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- Romans 10:2–3 — For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 29 votes
- Philippians 3:9 — And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the… 27 votes
- Romans 9:30–32 — What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to… 24 votes
- Luke 16:14–15 — And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. 19 votes
- Matthew 23:2–5 — Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 15 votes
- John 3:3–5 — Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see… 12 votes
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- Matthew 18:3 — And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter… 12 votes
- 1 Peter 2:24 — Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto… 8 votes
- Matthew 5:47 — And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 8 votes
- John 3:5 — Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot… 7 votes
Matthew 5:21
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
Points to (17)
- Deuteronomy 5:17 — Thou shalt not kill. 28 votes
- Exodus 20:13 — Thou shalt not kill. 22 votes
- Numbers 35:30–34 — Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall… 16 votes
- Exodus 21:12–14 — He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death. 11 votes
- Numbers 35:16–21 — And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely… 7 votes
- Deuteronomy 21:7–9 — And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it. 6 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- 1 John 3:15 — Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 24 votes
- Exodus 20:13 — Thou shalt not kill. 10 votes
- James 2:11 — For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou… 7 votes
- Matthew 5:27 — Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 4 votes
Matthew 5:22
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Points to (82)
- 1 John 3:14–15 — We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his… 35 votes
- 1 John 4:20–21 — If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he… 31 votes
- 1 John 2:9 — He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 28 votes
- Ephesians 4:26–27 — Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 26 votes
- Ephesians 4:31–32 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all… 18 votes
- James 3:6 — And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole… 16 votes
Pointed to from (43)
- Ephesians 4:26 — Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 31 votes
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 23 votes
- Mark 9:43 — And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two… 8 votes
- Matthew 10:28 — And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able… 8 votes
Matthew 5:23
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
Points to (17)
- Mark 11:25 — And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven… 47 votes
- Leviticus 6:2–6 — If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered… 14 votes
- Matthew 5:24 — Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and… 12 votes
- Matthew 23:19 — Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? 8 votes
- Matthew 8:4 — And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the… 7 votes
- Luke 19:8 — And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I… 5 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Mark 11:25 — And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven… 16 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:28 — But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 10 votes
- Matthew 5:22 — But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the… 7 votes
- Psalms 4:5 — Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. 7 votes
Matthew 5:24
Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Points to (12)
- James 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent… 15 votes
- Romans 12:17–18 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 10 votes
- Matthew 18:15–17 — Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if… 7 votes
- 1 Peter 3:7–8 — Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the… 6 votes
- Proverbs 25:9 — Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: 5 votes
- Job 42:8 — Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for… 5 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- 1 Samuel 15:22 — And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of… 111 votes
- Matthew 5:23 — Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 12 votes
- Matthew 18:19 — Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it… 6 votes
- Numbers 9:10 — Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If any man of you or of your posterity shall be unclean by reason… 2 votes
Matthew 5:25
Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Points to (17)
- Luke 12:58–59 — When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou… 25 votes
- Proverbs 25:8 — Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put… 19 votes
- Hebrews 3:13 — But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the… 13 votes
- Luke 14:31–32 — Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be… 12 votes
- Isaiah 55:6–7 — Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 12 votes
- Hebrews 3:7 — Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, 11 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Isaiah 55:6 — Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 16 votes
- Proverbs 25:8 — Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put… 12 votes
- Job 22:21 — Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. 11 votes
- Matthew 18:34 — And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. 8 votes
Matthew 5:26
Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
Points to (7)
- Matthew 18:34 — And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. 5 votes
- Luke 12:59 — I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. 3 votes
- James 2:13 — For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 2 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:9 — Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his… 2 votes
- Luke 16:26 — And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence… 1 votes
- Matthew 25:46 — And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. 1 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Luke 7:6 — Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him,… 2 votes
- Matthew 5:18 — For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the… 2 votes
- Jeremiah 46:11 — Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for… 2 votes
Matthew 5:27
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Points to (6)
- Deuteronomy 5:18 — Neither shalt thou commit adultery. 22 votes
- Proverbs 6:32 — But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. 15 votes
- Exodus 20:14 — Thou shalt not commit adultery. 14 votes
- Leviticus 20:10 — And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his… 9 votes
- Deuteronomy 22:22–24 — If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, both the man… 7 votes
- Matthew 5:21 — Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in… 4 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Exodus 20:14 — Thou shalt not commit adultery. 10 votes
- Nehemiah 8:8 — So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the… 4 votes
- Leviticus 18:20 — Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour's wife, to defile thyself with her. 4 votes
- Matthew 5:21 — Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in… 3 votes
Matthew 5:28
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Points to (16)
- 1 John 2:16 — For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not… 28 votes
- James 1:14–15 — But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 28 votes
- Proverbs 6:25 — Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. 24 votes
- Exodus 20:17 — Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant,… 19 votes
- 2 Samuel 11:2 — And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the… 16 votes
- Job 31:1 — I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? 13 votes
Pointed to from (31)
- Job 31:1 — I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? 30 votes
- Matthew 7:24 — Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which… 15 votes
- Psalms 119:37 — Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. 13 votes
- Psalms 101:3 — I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to… 12 votes
Matthew 5:29
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Points to (18)
- Romans 8:13 — For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body,… 24 votes
- Mark 9:43–48 — And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two… 24 votes
- Colossians 3:5 — Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil… 19 votes
- Romans 6:6 — Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that… 17 votes
- 1 Peter 4:1–3 — Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for… 15 votes
- Galatians 5:24 — And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 13 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Mark 9:43 — And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two… 19 votes
- Matthew 16:26 — For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give… 19 votes
- Matthew 18:8 — Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee… 10 votes
- Matthew 5:30 — And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one… 10 votes
Matthew 5:30
And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Points to (16)
- Mark 9:43 — And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two… 12 votes
- Matthew 5:29 — And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one… 10 votes
- 1 Peter 2:8 — And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient:… 7 votes
- Romans 14:20–21 — For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with… 6 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:13 — Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my… 5 votes
- Luke 17:2 — It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he… 5 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Psalms 144:8 — Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood. 2 votes
Matthew 5:31
It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
Points to (5)
- Jeremiah 3:1 — They say, If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become another man's, shall he return unto her… 30 votes
- Deuteronomy 24:1–4 — When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes,… 24 votes
- Matthew 19:7 — They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? 17 votes
- Mark 10:2–9 — And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. 12 votes
- Matthew 19:3 — The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his… 12 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Malachi 2:16 — For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his… 12 votes
- Matthew 19:7 — They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? 11 votes
- Mark 10:11 — And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. 9 votes
- Luke 16:18 — Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that… 8 votes
Matthew 5:32
But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Points to (8)
- Romans 7:3 — So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but… 66 votes
- Luke 16:18 — Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that… 26 votes
- 1 Corinthians 7:10–11 — And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: 24 votes
- 1 Corinthians 7:4 — The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his… 22 votes
- Matthew 19:8–9 — He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but… 18 votes
- Mark 10:5–12 — And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept. 14 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Matthew 19:9 — And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another,… 20 votes
- Romans 7:3 — So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but… 14 votes
- 1 Corinthians 7:10 — And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: 13 votes
- Matthew 7:29 — For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 2 votes
Matthew 5:33
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
Points to (11)
- Deuteronomy 23:21 — When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will… 42 votes
- Leviticus 19:12 — And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. 38 votes
- Ecclesiastes 5:4–6 — When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou… 31 votes
- Deuteronomy 23:23 — That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; even a freewill offering, according as thou… 22 votes
- Psalms 76:11 — Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be… 10 votes
- Numbers 30:2–16 — If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word,… 10 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- James 5:12 — But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other… 36 votes
- Ecclesiastes 5:4 — When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou… 15 votes
- Exodus 20:7 — Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that… 12 votes
- Psalms 15:4 — In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his… 10 votes
Matthew 5:34
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Points to (6)
- James 5:12 — But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other… 20 votes
- Isaiah 66:1 — Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build… 13 votes
- Deuteronomy 23:21–23 — When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will… 12 votes
- Matthew 23:16–22 — Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever… 9 votes
- Ecclesiastes 9:2 — All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the… 3 votes
- Isaiah 57:15 — For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and… 1 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Isaiah 66:1 — Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build… 32 votes
- Acts 17:24 — God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in… 7 votes
- Psalms 11:4 — The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the… 6 votes
- Acts 7:49 — Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the… 5 votes
Matthew 5:35
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
Points to (7)
- Psalms 48:2 — Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of… 11 votes
- Revelation 21:10 — And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy… 4 votes
- Malachi 1:14 — But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a… 4 votes
- 2 Chronicles 6:6 — But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel. 4 votes
- Revelation 21:2 — And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned… 3 votes
- Psalms 99:5 — Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. 3 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Psalms 48:2 — Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of… 9 votes
- Psalms 95:3 — For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 8 votes
- Hebrews 12:22 — But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an… 2 votes
- Malachi 1:14 — But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a… 2 votes
Matthew 5:36
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
Points to (3)
- Luke 12:25 — And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 10 votes
- Matthew 6:27 — Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 8 votes
- Matthew 23:16–21 — Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever… 4 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Matthew 6:27 — Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 9 votes
- Luke 12:25 — And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 3 votes
Matthew 5:37
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Points to (15)
- James 5:12 — But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other… 51 votes
- Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 25 votes
- Colossians 3:9 — Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 20 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:17–20 — When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according… 18 votes
- John 8:44 — Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the… 15 votes
- Ephesians 4:25 — Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 13 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- 2 Corinthians 1:17 — When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according… 14 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 11 votes
- Matthew 13:19 — When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and… 5 votes
- Matthew 6:13 — And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the… 5 votes
Matthew 5:38
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Points to (4)
- Leviticus 24:19–20 — And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him; 31 votes
- Deuteronomy 19:21 — And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot… 26 votes
- Exodus 21:22–27 — If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he… 16 votes
- Deuteronomy 19:19 — Then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto his brother: so shalt thou put the evil away… 8 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Deuteronomy 19:21 — And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot… 12 votes
- Exodus 21:24 — Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 5 votes
- Leviticus 24:20 — Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to… 4 votes
- Matthew 5:21 — Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in… 3 votes
Matthew 5:39
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Points to (19)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15 — See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves,… 26 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 22 votes
- Romans 12:17–19 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 20 votes
- Proverbs 20:22 — Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 18 votes
- Luke 6:29–30 — And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke… 16 votes
- 1 Peter 2:20–23 — For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do… 13 votes
Pointed to from (21)
- Proverbs 20:22 — Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 72 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 23 votes
- Romans 12:17 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 23 votes
- Romans 12:19 — Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is… 17 votes
Matthew 5:40
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.
Points to (2)
- Luke 6:29 — And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke… 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:7 — Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather… 8 votes
Matthew 5:41
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Points to (1)
- Luke 23:26 — And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him… 2 votes
Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Points to (24)
- Proverbs 19:17 — He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 16 votes
- Hebrews 13:16 — But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 14 votes
- Luke 6:30–36 — Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. 13 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:17–19 — Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in… 11 votes
- Psalms 112:5–9 — A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 11 votes
- Psalms 37:21 — The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. 10 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Luke 6:34 — And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to… 11 votes
- Luke 12:17 — And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 7 votes
- Luke 11:41 — But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. 4 votes
- Luke 6:30 — Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. 4 votes
Matthew 5:43
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
Points to (13)
- Leviticus 19:18 — Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy… 30 votes
- Psalms 139:21–22 — Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? 24 votes
- Galatians 5:13–14 — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by… 18 votes
- Matthew 19:19 — Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 votes
- Romans 13:8–10 — Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 12 votes
- Deuteronomy 23:6 — Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. 11 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- Luke 6:27 — But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 16 votes
- Leviticus 19:18 — Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy… 15 votes
- Luke 10:29 — But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? 7 votes
- Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household… 6 votes
Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Points to (16)
- Romans 12:14 — Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 92 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 84 votes
- Luke 6:27–28 — But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 75 votes
- Romans 12:20–21 — Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap… 74 votes
- Proverbs 25:21–22 — If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 57 votes
- Luke 23:34 — Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast… 47 votes
Pointed to from (42)
- Luke 23:34 — Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast… 113 votes
- Luke 6:35 — But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great,… 48 votes
- Romans 12:20 — Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap… 38 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 27 votes
Matthew 5:45
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Points to (8)
- Psalms 145:9 — The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. 68 votes
- Luke 6:35 — But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great,… 48 votes
- Acts 14:17 — Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and… 32 votes
- Job 25:3 — Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise? 20 votes
- Ephesians 5:1 — Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 9 votes
- Matthew 5:9 — Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 6 votes
Pointed to from (36)
- Philippians 2:15 — That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and… 18 votes
- Proverbs 4:18 — But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 15 votes
- Ephesians 5:1 — Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 13 votes
- Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in… 13 votes
Matthew 5:46
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
Points to (11)
- Luke 6:32–35 — For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. 23 votes
- 1 Peter 2:20–23 — For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do… 10 votes
- Matthew 11:19 — The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of… 6 votes
- Matthew 9:10–11 — And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down… 6 votes
- Luke 18:13 — And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his… 5 votes
- Luke 15:1 — Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 5 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Luke 6:32 — For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. 12 votes
- 2 Chronicles 15:7 — Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded. 12 votes
- Luke 14:12 — Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy… 11 votes
- Colossians 3:24 — Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 10 votes
Matthew 5:47
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
Points to (5)
- Luke 6:32 — For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. 9 votes
- Matthew 5:20 — For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and… 8 votes
- 1 Peter 2:20 — For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do… 6 votes
- Luke 10:4–5 — Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. 1 votes
- Matthew 10:12 — And when ye come into an house, salute it. 0 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Luke 9:20 — He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 4 votes
- Nehemiah 5:15 — But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread… 4 votes
- 1 Peter 2:20 — For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do… 3 votes
- Acts 21:7 — And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with… 2 votes
Matthew 5:48
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Points to (22)
- 1 Peter 1:15–16 — But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 65 votes
- James 1:4 — But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 47 votes
- Leviticus 19:2 — Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the… 42 votes
- Ephesians 5:1–2 — Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 30 votes
- Luke 6:36 — Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 30 votes
- Deuteronomy 18:13 — Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. 30 votes
Pointed to from (26)
- 1 Peter 1:15 — But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 49 votes
- Ephesians 5:1 — Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 48 votes
- James 1:4 — But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 28 votes
- Genesis 17:1 — And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the… 23 votes