Matthew 23:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 23:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 23:22 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 23:22 — KJV
“And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.”
— Matthew 23:22 (KJV)
Matthew 23:22 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 23:22
“But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:22: swear, heaven, throne
“And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:22: swear, heaven, god
“God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:22: throne, god, sitteth
“But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:22: swear, sweareth, god
“For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:22: heaven, throne, god
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