Matthew 23:3
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 23
“All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.”Matthew 23:3
What Does Matthew 23:3 Mean?
Matthew 23:3 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Matthew 23:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 2:21“Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?”2 Timothy 3:5“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.”Romans 2:19“And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,”Titus 1:16“They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.”Acts 5:29“Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”Luke 6:49“But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.”Deuteronomy 5:1“And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them.”Romans 13:1“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”Deuteronomy 17:9“And thou shalt come unto the priests the Levites, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and enquire; and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgment:”2 Chronicles 30:12“Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.”Psalms 50:16“But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?”Matthew 21:30“And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.”Galatians 6:13“For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.”Exodus 18:19“Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:”Exodus 18:23“If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.”Deuteronomy 4:5“Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.”Matthew 15:2“Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.”Deuteronomy 5:27“Go thou near, and hear all that the LORD our God shall say: and speak thou unto us all that the LORD our God shall speak unto thee; and we will hear it, and do it.”
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