Matthew 23:21
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 23
“And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.”Matthew 23:21
What Does Matthew 23:21 Mean?
Matthew 23:21 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Matthew 23:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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 unto me? and where is the place of my rest?”Psalms 11:4“The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.”1 Kings 8:13“I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.”Psalms 26:8“LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.”Psalms 132:14“This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.”2 Chronicles 6:2“But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.”1 Kings 8:27“But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?”2 Chronicles 7:2“And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD’s house.”Psalms 132:13“For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.”Ephesians 2:22“In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.”Colossians 2:9“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”
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