Matthew 18:5
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 18
“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.”Matthew 18:5
What Does Matthew 18:5 Mean?
Matthew 18:5 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Matthew 18:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”John 1:12“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”Matthew 10:40“He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”Matthew 10:14“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.”Romans 14:1“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.”Mark 9:37“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”Luke 10:16“He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.”John 13:20“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”Proverbs 25:9“Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:”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.”Galatians 4:14“And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.”Matthew 25:45“Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.”Mark 9:41“For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.”Luke 9:48“And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.”Luke 17:1“Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!”Philemon 1:17“If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.”
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