Matthew 6:2

Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Cross-reference

Matthew 6:5 Parallel

Matthew 6:5 applies the same warning to prayer — hypocrites seek to be seen, just as they do when giving alms.

In Matthew 6:16, Jesus similarly condemns hypocrites who disfigure their faces to appear fasting, seeking praise from men.

Matthew 24:51 assigns hypocrites to judgment, showing the ultimate consequence of the hypocrisy Jesus condemns in giving alms.

Matthew 23:13-29 repeatedly pronounces woe on hypocrites, deepening the critique of outward piety without inward righteousness.

Matthew 23:6 condemns Pharisees loving the best seats at feasts—same prideful pursuit of human approval condemned in Matthew 6:2.

Matthew 15:7 has Jesus quoting Isaiah to label Pharisees as hypocrites, reinforcing the same accusation of empty religious show.

Matthew 5:12 promises great reward in heaven for the persecuted — in contrast to hypocrites who receive their reward in full now.

Matthew 18:3 calls for humble childlike faith — opposing the self-promoting display of hypocrites in giving.

Luke 11:43 Parallel

Luke 11:43 woes Pharisees for loving the best seats and greetings—same craving for human praise that Jesus rebukes in Matthew 6:2.

Luke 12:56 Parallel

Luke 12:56 calls the crowd hypocrites for failing to interpret the times, extending the same accusation to broader audience.

1 Samuel 15:30 shows Saul begging to be honored before the elders despite his sin—mirroring the desire for human approval over God's approval in Matthew 6:2.

Luke 20:46 Parallel

Luke 20:46 warns against scribes who love greetings and places of honor—identical to the outward show for applause condemned in Matthew 6:2.

John 5:41 Contrast

John 5:41 contrasts Jesus' refusal to receive glory from men with the hypocrites' craving for praise in Matthew 6:2.

John 5:44 Parallel

John 5:44 directly addresses receiving glory from one another versus seeking God's glory—the exact issue underlying the hypocrisy in Matthew 6:2.

John 7:18 Parallel

John 7:18 distinguishes those who seek their own glory from those who seek God's glory—a direct thematic parallel to the self-seeking condemned in Matthew 6:2.

Acts 10:2 Parallel

Acts 10:2 shows Cornelius giving alms generously—a positive example contrasting the hypocrites who give for human praise.

Acts 10:4 Parallel

Acts 10:4 reveals Cornelius’s alms as a memorial before God—opposite to the hypocrites seeking earthly recognition.

Acts 10:31 Parallel

Acts 10:31 says Cornelius’s alms are remembered by God—contrasting the hypocrites who give to be seen by people.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 teaches cheerful, generous giving—the proper attitude contrasting the hypocrites seeking praise.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 shows Paul and his companions not seeking glory from men—the opposite of the hypocrites' motive in Matthew 6:2.

Hebrews 13:16 encourages doing good and sharing as sacrifices pleasing to God — the very practice Jesus warns should not be done for human praise.

James 2:16 Parallel

James 2:16 rebukes those who offer empty words without action — a parallel hypocrisy to the ostentatious giving condemned here.

1 Peter 4:11 calls for serving with God's strength so God is praised — contrasting the human praise sought in Matthew 6:2.

1 John 3:17-19 calls for love in action and truth, not mere words — echoing the sincerity required in giving, opposed to hypocrisy.

Luke 6:42 Parallel

Luke 6:42 uses 'Thou hypocrite' to rebuke self-righteous judgment, mirroring the same denunciation of false piety.

Isaiah 9:17 Parallel

Isaiah 9:17 calls every mouth a hypocrite, providing the Old Testament precedent for God's indictment of empty religion.

Mark 7:6 Citation

Mark 7:6 quotes Isaiah calling the Pharisees hypocrites, directly connecting Jesus' charge to prophetic tradition.

Mark 12:39 Parallel

Mark 12:39 describes scribes who love the best seats—another example of seeking honor from people, directly parallel to the hypocrisy in Matthew 6:2.

Colossians 3:24 directs us to serve Christ for a heavenly reward, opposite of seeking earthly praise.

Galatians 6:12 describes those who make a good outward showing to gain human approval, parallel to the hypocrites.

Amos 4:5 Parallel

Amos 4:5 mocks Israel who 'proclaim freewill offerings' and love to publish them — directly parallel to sounding a trumpet for alms.

John 12:43 Parallel

John 12:43 explicitly contrasts loving human glory over God's glory, the exact choice the hypocrites make.

Luke 6:23 Contrast

Luke 6:23 promises a great heavenly reward for the persecuted, contrasting with the earthly praise hypocrites seek.

Luke 16:15 Parallel

Luke 16:15 condemns those who justify themselves before men, echoing the hypocrites' desire for human approval over God's.

Luke 6:24 Parallel

Luke 6:24 uses the same 'have received' formula: the rich get their consolation now, just as hypocrites get their reward now.

Proverbs 19:17 promises reward for kindness to the poor, highlighting divine approval of true generosity.

Isaiah 58:10-12 expands on serving the hungry and oppressed, promising light — a deeper vision of selfless giving.

Isaiah 58:7 Parallel

Isaiah 58:7 defines true fasting as sharing food and clothing the poor — the kind of giving Jesus commends in contrast to showy alms.

Romans 12:8 Contrast

Romans 12:8 exhorts giving with generosity—contrasting the hypocritical giving done for show.

Psalm 112:9 Parallel

Psalm 112:9 describes the righteous scattering gifts to the poor, their righteousness enduring — a positive example of generous giving.

Psalm 37:21 Contrast

Psalm 37:21 contrasts righteous generosity with the wicked's borrowing, offering a positive model of giving opposite the hypocritical display.

Hebrews 11:6 affirms that God rewards those who seek Him, contrasting with hypocrites who seek human praise.

1 Timothy 6:18 commands generosity and readiness to share—a positive parallel to the giving act.

Proverbs 20:6 notes the rarity of faithful love — a parallel contrast between hypocritical show and genuine generosity.

Luke 11:41 Parallel

Luke 11:41 links generosity to the poor with inner purity — a call to give from the heart, not for outward show.

Job 31:16 Parallel

In Job 31:16, Job asserts he did not withhold from the poor — an example of generous giving that aligns with the selfless giving Jesus commends.

Ephesians 4:28 connects honest labor to sharing with the needy—the right purpose for giving, unlike the hypocrites.

Galatians 2:10 shows Paul’s eagerness to remember the poor—a good example of almsgiving, parallel to the practice.

Acts 9:36 Parallel

Acts 9:36 presents Tabitha's charitable works as a model of genuine help for the poor, contrasting with the hypocritical giving Jesus warns against.

Zechariah 7:5 questions if fasting was truly for God or for self — same issue of religious acts done for human approval.

Luke 13:15 Parallel

Luke 13:15 also uses 'hypocrite'—calling out the ruler's pretense of piety while hindering mercy. Both expose hearts that value appearance over substance.

Luke 12:33 Parallel

Luke 12:33 commands selling possessions and giving to the poor, storing treasure in heaven — a positive command paralleling the act of giving.

Acts 24:17 Parallel

Acts 24:17 has Paul bringing alms to his nation—a positive example of giving, parallel to the act but not the motive.

Acts 11:29 Parallel

Acts 11:29 records early Christians sending relief to brothers—a practical outworking of almsgiving, parallel to the practice here.