Matthew 6:28

And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

Cross-reference

Matthew 6:25 introduces the same command not to worry about clothing — the lilies illustrate that point.

Matthew 6:31 repeats the worry about clothing as a conclusion — the lilies example stands behind that summary.

Matthew 10:10 Related theme

Matthew 10:10 instructs disciples not to take extra tunics — a different context but same trust in God's provision as the lilies.

Luke 12:27 Parallel

Luke 12:27 is the parallel passage with identical lilies teaching — almost verbatim from Matthew.

Luke 22:35 Related theme

Luke 22:35 recalls that disciples lacked nothing when sent without provision — confirming God's care taught by the lilies.

Hosea 14:5 Allusion

In Hosea 14:5, God promises Israel will flourish like a lily — echoing the same image of divine provision seen in Jesus' teaching here.

1 Timothy 2:9 urges modesty in dress rather than costly array — a related but distinct exhortation about not focusing on outward appearance.