Matthew 23:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 23:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 23:26 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 23:26 — KJV
“Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.”
— Matthew 23:26 (KJV)
Matthew 23:26 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 23:26
“And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:26: pharisee, cup, platter
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:26: first, may, also
“And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:26: cleanse, may, clean
“For on that day shall the priest make an atonement for you, to cleanse you, that ye may be clean from all your sins before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:26: cleanse, may, clean
“Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:26: first, within, may
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