Matthew 5:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 5:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 5:24 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy g..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 5:24 — KJV
“Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”
— Matthew 5:24 (KJV)
Matthew 5:24 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 5:24
“If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:24: way, brother, then
“Then the priest shall take the jealousy offering out of the woman's hand, and shall wave the offering before the LORD, and offer it upon the altar:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:24: before, altar, then
“Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the LORD on the altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch,”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:24: before, altar, then
“Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:24: before, first, then
“Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:24: way, first, then
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