Matthew 7:6
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 7
“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.”Matthew 7:6
What Does Matthew 7:6 Mean?
Matthew 7:6 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 6 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 7:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 9:7“He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.”Proverbs 23:9“Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.”Matthew 10:14“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.”Proverbs 26:11“As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.”Matthew 15:26“But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.”Acts 13:45“But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.”Philippians 3:2“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.”Hebrews 10:29“Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?”2 Peter 2:22“But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.”2 Timothy 4:14“Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:”Proverbs 11:22“As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.”Matthew 24:10“And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.”Hebrews 6:6“If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.”Proverbs 9:8“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”Matthew 22:5“But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:”Mark 7:27“But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.”2 Corinthians 11:26“In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;”Psalms 22:16“For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.”Mark 8:13“And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.”1 Corinthians 14:38“But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.”
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