Matthew 24:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 24:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 24:12 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 24:12 — KJV
“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”
— Matthew 24:12 (KJV)
Matthew 24:12 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 24:12
“Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. colours: or, pieces”
Shares key themes with Matthew 24:12: because, love, many
“All thy lovers have forgotten thee; they seek thee not; for I have wounded thee with the wound of an enemy, with the chastisement of a cruel one, for the multitude of thine iniquity; because thy sins were increased.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 24:12: because, iniquity, love
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 24:12: because, love, many
“For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 24:12: because, wax
“And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob. he...: Heb. venison was in his mouth”
Shares key themes with Matthew 24:12: because, love
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