Matthew 23:5
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 23
“But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,”Matthew 23:5
What Does Matthew 23:5 Mean?
Matthew 23:5 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 23:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:1“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”John 12:43“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”Numbers 15:38“Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue:”Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”John 5:44“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?”1 Corinthians 13:3“And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.”Deuteronomy 22:12“Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.”Deuteronomy 6:8“And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.”Luke 16:15“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”Philippians 2:3“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”Matthew 9:20“And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:”Exodus 13:9“And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD’s law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.”Deuteronomy 11:18“Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.”Proverbs 6:21“Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.”Ecclesiastes 7:16“Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ?”Matthew 23:28“Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.”Luke 20:46“Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;”Luke 20:47“Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.”John 7:4“For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.”Philippians 1:15“Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:”
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