Parallel Verses New International Version Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation Whosoever then shall do away with one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of the heavens; but whosoever shall practise and teach [them], *he* shall be called great in the kingdom of the heavens. World English Bible Whoever, therefore, shall break one of these least commandments, and teach others to do so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever shall do and teach them shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. Young's Literal Translation Whoever therefore may loose one of these commands -- the least -- and may teach men so, least he shall be called in the reign of the heavens, but whoever may do and may teach them, he shall be called great in the reign of the heavens. Matthew 5:19 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWhosoever - shall break one of these least commandments - The Pharisees were remarkable for making a distinction between weightier and lighter matters in the law, and between what has been called, in a corrupt part of the Christian Church, mortal and venial sins. See on Matthew 22:36 (note). Whosoever shall break. What an awful consideration is this! He who, by his mode of acting, speaking, or explaining the words of God, sets the holy precept aside, or explains away its force and meaning, shall be called least - shall have no place in the kingdom of Christ here, nor in the kingdom of glory above. That this is the meaning of these words is evident enough from the following verse. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge shall break. Psalm 119:6,128 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect to all your commandments... these. shall teach. Romans 6:1,15 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound... the least. do. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 Furthermore then we beseech you, brothers, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus... 1 Timothy 4:11,12 These things command and teach... Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that you affirm constantly... great. Matthew 19:28 And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, That you which have followed me... Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament... Library Agree with Thine AdversaryEversley, 1861. Windsor Castle, 1867. St. Matthew v. 25, 26. "Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing." This parable our Lord seems to have spoken at least twice, as He did several others. For we find it also in the 12th … Charles Kingsley—All Saints' Day and Other Sermons Salt Without Savour The Lamp and the Bushel The New Form of the Old Law Cross References Matthew 11:11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. 1 John 3:4 Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. Jump to Previous Acknowledged Annuls Break Breaks Commandments Goes Great Heaven Heavens Keeps Kingdom Least Others Practices Practise Practises Smallest Teach Teaches TeachingJump to Next Acknowledged Annuls Break Breaks Commandments Goes Great Heaven Heavens Keeps Kingdom Least Others Practices Practise Practises Smallest Teach Teaches TeachingLinks Matthew 5:19 NIVMatthew 5:19 NLT Matthew 5:19 ESV Matthew 5:19 NASB Matthew 5:19 KJV Matthew 5:19 Bible Apps Matthew 5:19 Biblia Paralela Matthew 5:19 Chinese Bible Matthew 5:19 French Bible Matthew 5:19 German Bible Matthew 5:19 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |