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Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus Teaches His Disciples

17 The Fulfillment of the Law
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

19 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References for Matthew 5:17-20

Galatians 4:4 - But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4

Matthew 3:15 - Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:15

Matthew 7:12 - So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:12

Psalms 40:6-8 - Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced; burnt offerings and si... Click to read the verse Psalms 40:6-8 Click to read the verse Psalms 40:6-8

Acts 6:13 - They produced false witnesses, who testified, “This fellow never stops speaking against this ho... Click to read the verse Acts 6:13 Click to read the verse Acts 6:13

Romans 10:4 - Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. Click to read the verse Romans 10:4 Click to read the verse Romans 10:4

Galatians 4:4-5 - But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4-5 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4-5

Isaiah 42:21 - It pleased the Lord for the sake of his righteousness to make his law great and glorious. Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:21

Colossians 2:16-17 - Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious f... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:16-17 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:16-17

Matthew 8:4 - Then Jesus said to him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest an... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:4

Acts 21:28 - shouting, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against our p... Click to read the verse Acts 21:28 Click to read the verse Acts 21:28

Romans 3:31 - Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law. Click to read the verse Romans 3:31 Click to read the verse Romans 3:31

Matthew 1:22 - All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Click to read the verse Matthew 1:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:22

Acts 18:13 - “This man,” they charged, “is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law.” Click to read the verse Acts 18:13 Click to read the verse Acts 18:13

Hebrews 10:3-12 - But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:3-12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:3-12

John 8:5 - In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” Click to read the verse John 8:5 Click to read the verse John 8:5

Romans 8:4 - in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live a... Click to read the verse Romans 8:4 Click to read the verse Romans 8:4

Luke 16:17 - It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out o... Click to read the verse Luke 16:17 Click to read the verse Luke 16:17

Galatians 3:17-24 - What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previ... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17-24 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17-24