Matthew 5:22 warns against anger toward a brother — the very issue that must be resolved before offering in the immediate context.

In Matthew 23:23, Jesus rebukes prioritizing tithing over justice and mercy, echoing that reconciliation matters more than ritual offerings.

Matthew 18:15-17 outlines a process for restoring a sinning brother — a structured approach to the immediate reconciliation Jesus commands here.

In 1 Peter 3:7, Peter warns that marital discord hinders prayers, directly paralleling the principle that unresolved conflict blocks worship.

In 1 Samuel 15:22, Samuel says obedience is better than sacrifice — reinforcing Jesus' point that reconciliation must precede offering.

Leviticus 6:5 commands restitution with a fifth added — the OT precedent for making amends with others before offering to God.

Job 42:8 shows God requiring Job’s friends to bring offerings and seek Job’s intercession — reconciliation precedes accepted worship, echoing Jesus’ command.

Proverbs 25:9 advises settling disputes directly with your neighbor — the same private reconciliation Jesus demands before offering at the altar.

In 1 Corinthians 11:28, Paul instructs self-examination before communion — echoing the principle here of resolving relationships before worship.

In 1 Timothy 2:8, Paul links prayer to being free from anger and quarrels, paralleling the prerequisite of peace for worship.

In Psalm 26:6, David washes his hands in innocence before going around the altar — reflecting the need for purity before worship here.

In James 5:16, confession to one another precedes prayer, similarly requiring relational peace before approaching God.