Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 6:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 6:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 6 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!”
Matthew 6:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 6:23
An 'evil eye' represents distorted spiritual perception—covetousness, envy, stinginess, or divided loyalty—resulting in darkness pervading the whole life. The sobering warning 'if therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!' indicates that corrupted spiritual understanding leads to deepest delusion. Those who think they see but are actually blind are in worst spiritual condition. This anticipates Jesus' condemnation of Pharisees who claimed sight but were blind guides (Matthew 23:16-24).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 6:23
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“and walks in the darkness”
“and good evil; who put darkness for light”
“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
“they don't know me; they are foolish children”
“let him become a fool”
“but to us who are saved it is the power of God.”
“and rest on the law”
“neither do they consider: for he has shut their eyes”
“alienated from the life of God”