Matthew 6:4
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 6
“That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”Matthew 6:4
What Does Matthew 6:4 Mean?
Matthew 6:4 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 4 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 6:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:18“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 6:6“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 6:1“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.”2 Chronicles 15:7“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”Jeremiah 17:10“I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”Luke 14:14“And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.”Psalms 44:21“Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”Matthew 25:34“Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:”Psalms 139:12“Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.”Psalms 19:11“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”Jeremiah 23:24“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.”Luke 8:17“For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.”Ephesians 6:8“Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.”1 Samuel 2:30“Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”Psalms 17:3“Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.”Psalms 18:20“The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.”Psalms 139:1“O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.”2 Corinthians 8:21“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”Matthew 10:42“And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.”Revelation 2:23“And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.”
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