Matthew 5:19

Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commands and teaches people to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 11:11

“I assure you: Among those born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has appeared, but the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Romans 13:8-10

Do not owe anyone anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.

Galatians 3:10-13

For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, because it is written: Everyone who does not continue doing everything written in the book of the law is cursed.

Galatians 5:14-24

For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself.

James 2:10-11

For whoever keeps the entire law, yet fails in one point, is guilty of breaking it all.

Deuteronomy 12:32

You must be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it.

Deuteronomy 27:26

‘Anyone who does not put the words of this law into practice is cursed.’
And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’

1 Samuel 2:30

“Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel:

‘Although I said
your family and your ancestral house
would walk before Me forever,
the Lord now says, “No longer!”
I will honor those who honor Me,
but those who despise Me will be disgraced.

Psalm 119:6

Then I would not be ashamed
when I think about all Your commands.

Psalm 119:128

I carefully follow all Your precepts
and hate every false way.

Daniel 12:3

Those who are wise will shine
like the bright expanse of the heavens,
and those who lead many to righteousness,
like the stars forever and ever.

Malachi 2:8-9

“You, on the other hand, have turned from the way. You have caused many to stumble by your instruction. You have violated the covenant of Levi,” says the Lord of Hosts.

Matthew 15:3-6

He answered them, “And why do you break God’s commandment because of your tradition?

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “I assure you: In the Messianic Age, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on 12 thrones, judging the 12 tribes of Israel.

Matthew 20:26

It must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

Matthew 23:16-23

“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever takes an oath by the sanctuary, it means nothing. But whoever takes an oath by the gold of the sanctuary is bound by his oath.’

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Luke 1:15

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord
and will never drink wine or beer.
He will be filled with the Holy Spirit
while still in his mother’s womb.

Luke 9:48

He told them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me. And whoever welcomes Me welcomes Him who sent Me. For whoever is least among you—this one is great.”

Luke 11:42

“But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of mint, rue, and every kind of herb, and you bypass justice and love for God. These things you should have done without neglecting the others.

Luke 22:24-26

Then a dispute also arose among them about who should be considered the greatest.

Acts 1:1

I wrote the first narrative, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach

Romans 3:8

And why not say, just as some people slanderously claim we say, “Let us do what is evil so that good may come”? Their condemnation is deserved!

Romans 6:1

What should we say then? Should we continue in sin so that grace may multiply?

Romans 6:15

What then? Should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Absolutely not!

Philippians 3:17-18

Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.

Philippians 4:8-9

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.

1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves with you believers.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-7

Finally then, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you must walk and please God—as you are doing—do so even more.

1 Timothy 4:11-12

Command and teach these things.

1 Timothy 6:3-4

If anyone teaches other doctrine and does not agree with the sound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness,

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, run from these things,
and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,
love, endurance, and gentleness.

Titus 2:8-10

Your message is to be sound beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Revelation 2:14-15

But I have a few things against you. You have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block in front of the Israelites: to eat meat sacrificed to idols and to commit sexual immorality.

Revelation 2:20

But I have this against you: You tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and teaches and deceives My slaves to commit sexual immorality and to eat meat sacrificed to idols.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

Shall break

Deuteronomy 27:26
‘Anyone who does not put the words of this law into practice is cursed.’
And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
Psalm 119:6
Then I would not be ashamed
when I think about all Your commands.
Galatians 3:10
For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, because it is written: Everyone who does not continue doing everything written in the book of the law is cursed.
James 2:10
For whoever keeps the entire law, yet fails in one point, is guilty of breaking it all.

These

Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay a tenth of mint, dill, and cumin, yet you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. These things should have been done without neglecting the others.
Deuteronomy 12:32
You must be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it.
Luke 11:42
“But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of mint, rue, and every kind of herb, and you bypass justice and love for God. These things you should have done without neglecting the others.

Shall teach

Matthew 15:3
He answered them, “And why do you break God’s commandment because of your tradition?
Matthew 23:16
“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever takes an oath by the sanctuary, it means nothing. But whoever takes an oath by the gold of the sanctuary is bound by his oath.’
Malachi 2:8
“You, on the other hand, have turned from the way. You have caused many to stumble by your instruction. You have violated the covenant of Levi,” says the Lord of Hosts.
Romans 3:8
And why not say, just as some people slanderously claim we say, “Let us do what is evil so that good may come”? Their condemnation is deserved!
Romans 6:1
What should we say then? Should we continue in sin so that grace may multiply?
1 Timothy 6:3
If anyone teaches other doctrine and does not agree with the sound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness,
Revelation 2:14
But I have a few things against you. You have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block in front of the Israelites: to eat meat sacrificed to idols and to commit sexual immorality.

The least

Matthew 11:11
“I assure you: Among those born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has appeared, but the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
1 Samuel 2:30
“Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel:

‘Although I said
your family and your ancestral house
would walk before Me forever,
the Lord now says, “No longer!”
I will honor those who honor Me,
but those who despise Me will be disgraced.

Do

Matthew 28:20
teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Acts 1:1
I wrote the first narrative, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach
Romans 13:8
Do not owe anyone anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.
Galatians 5:14
For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself.
Philippians 3:17
Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.
Philippians 4:8
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves with you believers.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally then, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you must walk and please God—as you are doing—do so even more.
1 Timothy 4:11
Command and teach these things.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, man of God, run from these things,
and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,
love, endurance, and gentleness.
Titus 2:8
Your message is to be sound beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

Great

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “I assure you: In the Messianic Age, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on 12 thrones, judging the 12 tribes of Israel.
Matthew 20:26
It must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
Daniel 12:3
Those who are wise will shine
like the bright expanse of the heavens,
and those who lead many to righteousness,
like the stars forever and ever.
Luke 1:15
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord
and will never drink wine or beer.
He will be filled with the Holy Spirit
while still in his mother’s womb.
Luke 9:48
He told them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me. And whoever welcomes Me welcomes Him who sent Me. For whoever is least among you—this one is great.”
Luke 22:24
Then a dispute also arose among them about who should be considered the greatest.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

General references

Genesis 26:5
because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My mandate, My commands, My statutes, and My instructions.”
Matthew 22:36
“Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?”

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