Cross references
Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,
Matthew 25:35 has 51 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 51 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 John 3:16–19 (29 votes) and James 2:15–16 (24 votes). 71 other verses point back to it. It links with 38 other books, from Genesis 18 to Revelation 14.
Which verses does Matthew 25:35 point to?
The 20 strongest of 51, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- 1 John 3:16–1929 votes
By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? …
- James 2:15–1624 votes
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
- Deuteronomy 15:7–1121 votes
If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. …
- Ezekiel 18:718 votes
He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
- Ezekiel 18:1618 votes
He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
- Hebrews 13:1618 votes
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- James 1:2715 votes
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
- Hebrews 13:1–314 votes
Continue in brotherly love. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. …
- 1 Peter 4:9–1012 votes
Show hospitality to one another without complaining. As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
- Romans 12:1311 votes
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- Job 31:3210 votes
- Isaiah 58:7–118 votes
- Romans 12:208 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:17–198 votes
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, …
- Job 29:13–167 votes
- Job 31:16–217 votes
- Acts 9:36–397 votes
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. …
- Hebrews 6:107 votes
- 3 John 1:5–87 votes
Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. …
- Proverbs 22:96 votes
Which verses point to Matthew 25:35?
The 10 strongest of 71.