Matthew 23:26
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 23
“Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.”Matthew 23:26
What Does Matthew 23:26 Mean?
Matthew 23:26 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 26 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Purity.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Matthew 23:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 3:4“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”2 Corinthians 7:1“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”Hebrews 10:22“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”James 4:8“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”Matthew 12:33“Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.”Isaiah 55:7“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”Ezekiel 18:31“Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?”Luke 6:45“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”John 1:24“And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.”Jeremiah 4:14“O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?”Jeremiah 13:27“I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be?”Matthew 23:16“Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!”Luke 11:40“Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?”Exodus 29:17“And thou shalt cut the ram in pieces, and wash the inwards of him, and his legs, and put them unto his pieces, and unto his head.”Luke 20:47“Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.”
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