Matthew 19:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 19:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 19:18 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Tho..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 19:18 — KJV
“He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,”
— Matthew 19:18 (KJV)
Matthew 19:18 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 19:18
“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:18: shalt, commit, adultery
“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:18: commit, adultery, steal
“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:18: commit, adultery, steal
“Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:18: murder, commit, adultery
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:18: shalt, bear, false
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