Matthew 6:1
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 6
“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.”Matthew 6:1
What Does Matthew 6:1 Mean?
Matthew 6:1 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 1 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 6:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 23:5“But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,”John 12:43“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”Matthew 23:28“Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.”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.”Hebrews 11:6“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”Matthew 6:4“That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”Galatians 6:12“As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.”Ezekiel 33:31“And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.”John 5:44“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?”2 Corinthians 9:10“Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)”2 John 1:8“Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.”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.”2 Chronicles 15:7“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”Ecclesiastes 7:16“Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ?”Matthew 6:16“Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”Matthew 16:6“Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.”Ruth 2:12“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”Mark 8:15“And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.”Luke 12:15“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
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