Matthew 5:19
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.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. The Sermon on the Mount begins with the Beatitudes blessing the poor in spirit, mourners, meek, and peacemakers. Jesus declares he has come not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. Six antitheses intensify the Law's demands: not just …
Other Translations
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
`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 <FI>them<Fi> , he shall be called great in the reign of the heavens.
Whoever then goes against the smallest of these laws, teaching men to do the same, will be named least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who keeps the laws, teaching others to keep them, will be named great in the kingdom of heaven.
Cross References
Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us …
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who …
So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to …
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John …
But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?