Matthew 5:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 5:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 5:19 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 5:19 — KJV
“Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:19 (KJV)
Matthew 5:19 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 5:19
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:19: whosoever, therefore, kingdom
“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:19: least, men, kingdom
“Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:19: therefore, these, men
“Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:19: one, called, kingdom
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:19: one, these, commandments
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