Matthew 26:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 26:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 26:11 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 26:11 — KJV
“For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.”
— Matthew 26:11 (KJV)
Matthew 26:11 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 26:11
“For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:11: poor, always
“For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:11: poor, always
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