Matthew 23:6
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 23
“And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,”Matthew 23:6
What Does Matthew 23:6 Mean?
Matthew 23:6 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Matthew 23:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 14:7“And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,”3 John 1:9“I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.”Mark 12:38“And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,”Luke 11:43“Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.”Proverbs 25:6“Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:”James 2:1“My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.”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;”Matthew 6:2“Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”Matthew 6:5“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”Matthew 20:21“And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.”Luke 9:46“Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.”Romans 12:10“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”
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