Matthew 6:8
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 6
“Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.”Matthew 6:8
What Does Matthew 6:8 Mean?
Matthew 6:8 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 8 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 6:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”Matthew 6:32“(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.”Luke 12:30“For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.”John 16:23“And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.”Psalms 38:9“Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.”Psalms 69:17“And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.”Romans 8:27“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”Matthew 23:9“And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.”Mark 10:51“And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.”Jeremiah 3:19“But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.”John 16:19“Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?”Romans 1:7“To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”1 Thessalonians 3:11“Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.”
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