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Cross-References — Matthew 15

5 pairs

  1. Matthew 15:3referencesMark 7:8-9

    In Matthew 15:3, Jesus challenges the Pharisees for prioritizing human traditions over God's commandments, a theme also addressed in Mark 7:8-9, where Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for setting aside God's commands to uphold their traditions.

    Thematic focusTradition vs. Commandments, Authority of Scripture.

  2. Matthew 15:11referencesActs 10:15

    Matthew 15:11 emphasizes that what defiles a person comes from the heart, not external factors. This is echoed in Acts 10:15, where Peter is told that what God has made clean should not be called impure, highlighting the shift from ritual purity to heart purity.

    Thematic focusPurity, Heart Condition, New Covenant.

  3. Matthew 15:24referencesMatthew 10:5-6

    In Matthew 15:24, Jesus states His mission to the lost sheep of Israel, which aligns with His earlier instruction in Matthew 10:5-6, where He sends the disciples to the lost sheep of Israel, emphasizing the initial focus of His earthly ministry.

    Thematic focusMission to Israel, Jesus' Ministry.

  4. Matthew 15:28referencesHebrews 11:6

    Matthew 15:28 highlights the faith of the Canaanite woman, which Jesus commends. This is related to Hebrews 11:6, which states that faith is essential to please God, illustrating the power and necessity of faith.

    Thematic focusFaith, Gentile Inclusion.

  5. Matthew 15:32referencesMatthew 14:14-21

    Matthew 15:32 describes Jesus' compassion and the feeding of the four thousand, paralleling the earlier feeding of the five thousand in Matthew 14:14-21, demonstrating Jesus' compassion and provision.

    Thematic focusCompassion, Provision, Miracles.

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