Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 26:11 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Matthew 26:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.”
Matthew 26:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 26:11
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always—Jesus quotes Deuteronomy 15:11 ('the poor shall never cease out of the land'), not to minimize concern for the poor but to establish worship's priority. The phrase eme de ou pantote echete (ἐμὲ δὲ οὐ πάντοτε ἔχετε) emphasizes His approaching death and bodily departure.This isn't an excuse for neglecting the poor—Jesus Himself prioritized them. Rather, it's a recognition of redemptive-historical uniqueness. The incarnate Son of God stood before them for limited time. Missing worship opportunities by reducing everything to social ut...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:11
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“saying”
“and whenever you want to”
“but you don't always have me.,For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.,,,,,,,,”
“and have come into the world. Again”
“and none of you asks me”
“I will be with you a little while longer. You will seek me”
“and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live”
“and you didn't give me food to eat; I was thirsty”
“'Come”
“which God spoke long ago by the mouth of his holy prophets.”