Matthew 5:23
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;”Matthew 5:23
What Does Matthew 5:23 Mean?
Matthew 5:23 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 23 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 5:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 11:25“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”Leviticus 6:2“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour;”Matthew 5:24“Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”1 Corinthians 11:28“But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.”Matthew 23:19“Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?”Psalms 4:5“Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.”Matthew 5:22“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”Matthew 8:4“And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”Luke 19:8“And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.”1 Samuel 15:22“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”Hosea 6:6“For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”Luke 12:58“When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.”1 Peter 3:7“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”Lamentations 3:20“My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.”Amos 5:21“I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.”Leviticus 6:5“Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering.”Deuteronomy 26:4“And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD thy God.”Job 42:8“Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job.”Psalms 26:6“I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:”Isaiah 1:10“Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.”
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