Cross references
Matthew 5:47
And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?
Matthew 5:47 has 5 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 3 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Luke 6:32 (9 votes) and Matthew 5:20 (8 votes). 12 other verses point back to it. It links with 7 other books, from 2 Kings 6 to 1 Peter 2.
Which verses does Matthew 5:47 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Luke 6:329 votes
If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.
- Matthew 5:208 votes
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
- 1 Peter 2:206 votes
How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
- Luke 10:4–51 vote
Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road. Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
- Matthew 10:120 votes
As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
Which verses point to Matthew 5:47?
The 10 strongest of 12.