Matthew 15:12

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 15

“Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?”Matthew 15:12

What Does Matthew 15:12 Mean?

Matthew 15:12 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (13)

These passages are connected to Matthew 15:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Proverbs 29:25“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.”Matthew 17:27“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.”Matthew 11:6“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”1 Kings 22:13“And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good.”Mark 10:2“And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.”John 9:40“And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?”1 Corinthians 10:32“Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:”2 Corinthians 6:3“Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:”Galatians 2:5“To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Matthew 3:7“But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”Matthew 24:3“And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?”Luke 14:21“So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.”

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