Matthew 5:16
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”— Matthew 5:16
What Does Matthew 5:16 Mean?
Matthew 5:16 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship, Light Of The World, and Worship.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Matthew 5:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 13:34“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”Romans 12:1“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”Psalms 46:10“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”Psalms 139:14“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”Psalms 118:24“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 103:1“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”Proverbs 27:17“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”Matthew 28:19“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”Matthew 22:37“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”Matthew 28:20“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.”Matthew 18:20“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”1 Peter 2:9“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.”1 Timothy 4:12“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”Colossians 3:23“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”Joshua 24:15“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”Deuteronomy 6:5“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”
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