Matthew 5:19

So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References (37)

  • Deuteronomy 12:32 (30)

    See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.

  • James 2:10–11 (25)

    Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

  • Matthew 28:20 (14)

    and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

  • Romans 13:8–10 (13)

    Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

  • Matthew 11:11 (11)

    Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in

  • 1 Timothy 6:3–4 (7)

    If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

  • Psalms 119:6 (6)

    Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.

  • Galatians 5:14–24 (6)

    The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

  • Daniel 12:3 (6)

    Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like th

  • Psalms 119:128 (6)

    Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–7 (6)

    Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have

  • 1 Timothy 4:11–12 (6)

    Command and teach these things.

  • Revelation 2:20 (5)

    But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she mislea

  • Deuteronomy 27:26 (5)

    ‘Cursed is he who does not put the words of this law into practice.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

  • Matthew 15:3–6 (5)

    Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?

  • Titus 3:8 (5)

    This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care

  • Revelation 2:14–15 (4)

    But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stu

  • Philippians 4:8–9 (4)

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, wha

  • 1 Timothy 6:11 (4)

    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentle

  • Romans 6:15 (4)

    What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? Certainly not!

  • Romans 6:1 (4)

    What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?

  • Titus 2:8–10 (4)

    and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say ab

  • Galatians 3:10–13 (3)

    All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do e

  • Luke 11:42 (3)

    Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. Yo

  • 1 Samuel 2:30 (3)

    Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would w

  • Matthew 19:28 (3)

    Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, yo

  • Malachi 2:8–9 (2)

    But you have departed from the way, and your instruction has caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant of L

  • Luke 1:15 (2)

    for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the

  • Romans 3:8 (2)

    Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserv

  • Philippians 3:17–18 (2)

    Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set

  • Acts 1:1 (2)

    In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,

  • Luke 22:24–26 (2)

    A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.

  • 1 Peter 5:4 (2)

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

  • Matthew 20:26 (2)

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

  • Luke 9:48 (1)

    And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the On

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:10–12 (1)

    You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.

  • Matthew 23:16–23 (1)

    Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold o