Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 5:23 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Matthew 5:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;”
Matthew 5:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 5:23
Worship means nothing if relationships are broken. Before offering sacrifice, reconciliation must occur. Jesus prioritizes horizontal relationships as essential to vertical worship. God refuses gifts from those unwilling to make peace with others.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:23
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“forgive”
“and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother”
“See that you tell nobody, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
“the gift”
“Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much.”
“Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices”
“and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”
“you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the law of our God”
“I despise your feasts”