Matthew 6:18
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 6
“That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”Matthew 6:18
What Does Matthew 6:18 Mean?
Matthew 6:18 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Matthew 6:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:6“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”Matthew 6:4“That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”2 Chronicles 15:7“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”2 Corinthians 10:18“For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”Mark 2:18“And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?”2 Corinthians 5:9“Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.”Colossians 3:22“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”1 Peter 2:13“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”Psalms 19:11“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”Matthew 10:41“He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.”1 Peter 1:7“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”Romans 2:6“Who will render to every man according to his deeds:”1 Thessalonians 3:11“Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.”
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