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Matthew 6:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 6:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 6 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. alms: or, righteousness of your: or, with your”
Matthew 6:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 6:1
Jesus warns against practicing righteousness 'to be seen of men,' exposing the Pharisaical error of external religion performed for human acclaim. The phrase 'before men' indicates motive is crucial—the same act done for God's glory versus human praise has radically different spiritual value. This introduces the principle that God weighs hearts, not merely actions (1 Samuel 16:7). Hypocrisy seeks earthly reward and forfeits heavenly.
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Cross-References for Matthew 6:1
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“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”
“so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name”
“but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.”
“You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.,And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.,,,,,,,,”
“then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”
“they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.”
“who receive glory from one another”
“and they sit before you as my people”
“that we don't lose the things which we have accomplished”