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Cross-References — Matthew 5

10 pairs

  1. Matthew 5:3referencesIsaiah 61:1

    Matthew 5:3 speaks of the 'poor in spirit,' which aligns with Isaiah 61:1 where the Messiah is anointed to bring good news to the poor, highlighting the spiritual humility required to receive God's kingdom.

    Thematic focusHumility, Kingdom of Heaven, Good News.

  2. Matthew 5:5referencesPsalm 37:11

    Matthew 5:5 promises that the meek will inherit the earth, echoing Psalm 37:11, which also speaks of the meek inheriting the land, emphasizing the blessing of humility and gentleness.

    Thematic focusMeekness, Inheritance, Blessing.

  3. Matthew 5:6referencesIsaiah 55:1-2

    Matthew 5:6 speaks of those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, which is paralleled in Isaiah 55:1-2, inviting those who thirst to come to the waters, symbolizing the fulfillment found in God.

    Thematic focusRighteousness, Spiritual Hunger, Fulfillment.

  4. Matthew 5:9referencesJames 3:18

    Matthew 5:9 calls peacemakers blessed, which is echoed in James 3:18, where the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace, highlighting the value of peace in God's kingdom.

    Thematic focusPeace, Righteousness, God's Kingdom.

  5. Matthew 5:10references1 Peter 3:14

    Matthew 5:10 speaks of those persecuted for righteousness being blessed, which is reinforced in 1 Peter 3:14, encouraging believers not to fear suffering for righteousness' sake.

    Thematic focusPersecution, Righteousness, Endurance.

  6. Matthew 5:14referencesPhilippians 2:15

    Matthew 5:14 describes believers as the light of the world, which is echoed in Philippians 2:15, where believers are called to shine as lights in the world, emphasizing their role in reflecting God's truth.

    Thematic focusLight, Witness, Truth.

  7. Matthew 5:17referencesRomans 10:4

    Matthew 5:17 states that Jesus came to fulfill the Law, which is further explained in Romans 10:4, where Christ is described as the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

    Thematic focusLaw, Fulfillment, Righteousness.

  8. Matthew 5:22references1 John 3:15

    Matthew 5:22 warns against anger leading to judgment, which is echoed in 1 John 3:15, where hatred is equated with murder, emphasizing the seriousness of inner attitudes.

    Thematic focusAnger, Judgment, Inner Attitudes.

  9. Matthew 5:28referencesJob 31:1

    Matthew 5:28 addresses lustful intent as equivalent to adultery, which resonates with Job 31:1, where Job makes a covenant with his eyes not to look lustfully, highlighting the importance of purity.

    Thematic focusPurity, Lust, Adultery.

  10. Matthew 5:44referencesRomans 12:20

    Matthew 5:44 commands love for enemies, which is paralleled in Romans 12:20, where believers are instructed to feed their enemies, emphasizing the radical nature of Christian love.

    Thematic focusLove, Enemies, Christian Conduct.

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