5 pairs
Leviticus 19:2 commands the Israelites to be holy as God is holy. 1 Peter 1:15-16 reiterates this call to holiness for Christians, emphasizing the continuity of God's standard of holiness.
Thematic focusHoliness, God's Nature, Sanctification.
Leviticus 19:18 commands love for one's neighbor, which Jesus cites as the second greatest commandment in Matthew 22:39, highlighting its foundational role in the law.
Thematic focusLove, Commandments, Neighbor.
Leviticus 19:12 warns against swearing falsely by God's name. Jesus expands on this in Matthew 5:33-37, teaching that one's word should be truthful without the need for oaths.
Thematic focusTruthfulness, Integrity, God's Name.
Leviticus 19:9-10 instructs leaving gleanings for the poor and the foreigner. Ruth 2:2-3 shows Ruth benefiting from this law, illustrating God's provision and care for the marginalized.
Thematic focusProvision, Care for the Poor, God's Law.
Leviticus 19:15 commands just judgment without partiality. James 2:1-4 warns against favoritism, reinforcing the call for impartiality in the community of faith.
Thematic focusJustice, Impartiality, Community.