Matthew (2/4)

And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved… Matthew 3:17

And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17	And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” Jesus God acknowledging
But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:15	But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. forgiveness sin Father

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14	If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. sin grace forgiveness
Let your word be ‘Yes, Yes’ or ‘No, No’; anything more than this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:37	Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one. reliability evil speaking
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. Matthew 24:44	You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. Messiah second coming end times
From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17	From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Jesus conversion evangelism
Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:39	If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it. eternal life suffering life
Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. Matthew 7:7	Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. reward seeking receiving
Over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” Matthew 27:37	A sign was fastened above Jesus’ head, announcing the charge against him. It read: “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” Jesus easter crucifixion
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10	God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. righteousness kingdom persecution
Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34	Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. peace world Jesus
How much more valuable is a human being than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the sabbath. Matthew 12:12	And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath. sabbath valuable
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 7:15	Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Matthew 7:3	And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? sin judgment
But when he heard this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” Matthew 9:12	When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” forgiveness healing health
But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26	Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” miracles salvation understanding
She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21	And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Jesus redeemer christmas
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33	Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. righteousness food kingdom
Just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28	For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. Jesus serving sacrifice
For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. Matthew 16:25	If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. salvation death life
I tell you, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter. Matthew 12:36	And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. speaking judgment
In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12	Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. law neighbor relationships
Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. Matthew 10:8	Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! healing giving receiving
Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41	Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak! prayer temptation desires
Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17	Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. law Jesus prophecy