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.
Cross-reference
Matthew 28:20 commands disciples to teach others to observe all Jesus commanded—the direct fulfillment of the 'do them and teach them' call in Matthew 5:19.
In Matthew 15:3-6, the Pharisees nullify God's command about honoring parents through tradition — a concrete example of 'relaxing' commandments that Jesus warns against here.
In Matthew 23:16-22, the Pharisees teach oath loopholes — another example of relaxing commands and leading others astray, fulfilling the warning here.
Matthew 23:23 shows Jesus criticizing neglect of weightier matters but insisting minor commands like tithing should not be neglected—consistent with 5:19.
Matthew 22:36 asks which commandment is greatest — echoing the hierarchy implied in 'least of these commandments' here.
In Matthew 20:26, greatness in the kingdom is tied to servanthood, complementing the emphasis on teaching/doing commandments here.
Galatians 3:10-13 quotes the same curse from Deuteronomy 27:26, but argues Christ redeems from the law's curse—contrasting with Jesus' call to teach the law.
Philippians 4:9 urges practicing what was learned from Paul — directly paralleling the 'does and teaches' principle.
1 Timothy 4:11 commands Timothy to 'command and teach' — directly echoing the imperative to teach and do commandments.
In Romans 6:15, Paul rejects the idea that being under grace allows sinning — reinforcing Jesus' command to uphold even the least commandments.
In Romans 6:1, Paul asks if we should continue in sin that grace may abound — a direct parallel to the idea of relaxing commandments, which Jesus forbids.
Luke 11:42 parallels Matthew 23:23—Jesus criticizes neglecting justice but insists minor tithes shouldn't be left undone, echoing 5:19.
Deuteronomy 12:32 prohibits adding to or taking away from God's commands—parallel to Jesus' warning against setting aside the least command.
In Malachi 2:9, the priests are despised for not keeping God's ways and showing partiality in teaching — matching the 'least in the kingdom' consequence for those who relax commandments.
In Malachi 2:8, the priests corrupt the covenant and cause many to stumble by their instruction — the same failure to uphold God's commandments that Jesus warns against here.
Daniel 12:3 promises honor to those who teach righteousness, echoing the reward for teaching commandments here.
1 Timothy 4:12 calls Timothy to be an example in word and conduct — mirroring the 'does and teaches' pattern.
In 1 Timothy 6:3, Paul warns against those who teach a different doctrine and reject sound words — akin to those who relax commandments.
James 2:10 affirms that breaking one command makes one guilty of all—reinforcing Jesus' point that even the least command must be kept.
Revelation 2:20 condemns the false prophetess Jezebel who teaches immorality—directly illustrating the kind of leading others astray that Jesus warns against.
Mark 12:28 similarly asks for the most important commandment, reinforcing the idea of ranking commandments Jesus teaches.
In 1 Corinthians 7:19, Paul echoes that keeping God's commandments is what matters, directly paralleling Jesus' emphasis.
Ezra 7:10 shows Ezra's pattern of studying, doing, and teaching the law — the same triad Jesus commends here.
Galatians 5:14-24 contrasts life in the Spirit with works of the flesh—while Matthew 5:19 emphasizes keeping commandments, Paul shows love fulfills the law through the Spirit.
Romans 13:8-10 says love fulfills the law—showing how the commandments Jesus refers to are summed up in love, connecting doing and teaching them to love.
James 2:11 illustrates the law's unity—breaking one command makes you a lawbreaker, supporting Jesus' warning about the least commands.
Deuteronomy 27:26 pronounces a curse on failing to keep the law—parallel to Jesus' warning that setting aside commands diminishes kingdom status.
Psalm 119:128 shows the psalmist esteeming all precepts as right—mirroring Jesus' insistence that even the least commands matter.
Psalm 119:6 connects obedience to God's commands with honor—no shame—parallel to Jesus' promise of greatness for those who practice and teach.