Matthew 5:19

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Matthew 5:19

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.

Shall break

These

Matthew 23:23

Deuteronomy 12:32

Luke 11:42

Shall teach

Revelation 2:14

The least

Matthew 11:11

1 Samuel 2:30

Do

Great

1 Peter 5:4

General references

Genesis 26:5

Matthew 22:36

Bible References

Shall break

Cursed is the one who refuses to keep the words of this law.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands.

For all who rely on doing the works of the law are under a curse, because it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not keep on doing everything written in the book of the law."

For the one who obeys the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.

These

"Woe to you, experts in the law and you Pharisees, hypocrites! You give a tenth of mint, dill, and cumin, yet you neglect what is more important in the law -- justice, mercy, and faithfulness! You should have done these things without neglecting the others.

You must be careful to do everything I am commanding you. Do not add to it or subtract from it!

"But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, rue, and every herb, yet you neglect justice and love for God! But you should have done these things without neglecting the others.

Shall teach

He answered them, "And why do you disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?

"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'Whoever swears by the temple is bound by nothing. But whoever swears by the gold of the temple is bound by the oath.'

You, however, have turned from the way. You have caused many to violate the law; you have corrupted the covenant with Levi," says the Lord who rules over all.

And why not say, "Let us do evil so that good may come of it"? -- as some who slander us allege that we say. (Their condemnation is deserved!)

What shall we say then? Are we to remain in sin so that grace may increase?

If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

But I have a few things against you: You have some people there who follow the teaching of Balaam, who instructed Balak to put a stumbling block before the people of Israel so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.

The least

"I tell you the truth, among those born of women, no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is.

Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, 'I really did say that your house and your ancestor's house would serve me forever.' But now the Lord says, 'May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!

Do

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

I wrote the former account, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach

Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

For the whole law can be summed up in a single commandment, namely, "You must love your neighbor as yourself."

Be imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and watch carefully those who are living this way, just as you have us as an example.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

You are witnesses, and so is God, as to how holy and righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you who believe.

Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God (as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.

Command and teach these things.

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

Great

Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth: In the age when all things are renewed, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,

But the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavenly expanse. And those bringing many to righteousness will be like the stars forever and ever.

for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.

and said to them, "Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me, for the one who is least among you all is the one who is great."

A dispute also started among them over which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that never fades away.

General references

All this will come to pass because Abraham obeyed me and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws."

"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?"