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Matthew 6:2-4

2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.

3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Cross References for Matthew 6:2-4

Ephesians 4:28 - He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his o... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:28 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:28

John 5:44 - How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the pra... Click to read the verse John 5:44 Click to read the verse John 5:44

Galatians 6:12 - Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. ... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12

Luke 16:15 - He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows you... Click to read the verse Luke 16:15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:15

Isaiah 58:7 - Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— whe... Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:7

Luke 20:46 - “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be gr... Click to read the verse Luke 20:46 Click to read the verse Luke 20:46

Philemon 1:7 - Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the he... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:7 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:7

Mark 14:1 - Jesus Anointed at Bethany Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days... Click to read the verse Mark 14:1 Click to read the verse Mark 14:1

John 7:18 - He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of t... Click to read the verse John 7:18 Click to read the verse John 7:18

Matthew 6:5 - Prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5

Proverbs 19:17 - He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:17

Isaiah 9:17 - Therefore the Lord will take no pleasure in the young men, nor will he pity the fatherless and ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:17

1 Samuel 15:30 - Saul replied, “I have sinned. But please honor me before the elders of my people and before Isr... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:30 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:30

Amos 4:5 - Burn leavened bread as a thank offering and brag about your freewill offerings— boast about the... Click to read the verse Amos 4:5 Click to read the verse Amos 4:5

Luke 12:33 - Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear ou... Click to read the verse Luke 12:33 Click to read the verse Luke 12:33

Romans 12:8 - if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:8 Click to read the verse Romans 12:8

Psalms 37:21 - The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously; Click to read the verse Psalms 37:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:21

Acts 10:4 - Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayer... Click to read the verse Acts 10:4 Click to read the verse Acts 10:4

Zechariah 7:5 - “Ask all the people of the land and the priests, ‘When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:5 Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:5

Luke 11:41 - But give what is inside the dish to the poor, and everything will be clean for you. Click to read the verse Luke 11:41 Click to read the verse Luke 11:41

1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11

Hosea 8:1 - Israel to Reap the Whirlwind “Put the trumpet to your lips! An eagle is over the house of the L... Click to read the verse Hosea 8:1 Click to read the verse Hosea 8:1

Matthew 24:51 - He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weepi... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:51 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:51

Psalms 112:9 - He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will... Click to read the verse Psalms 112:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 112:9

Acts 10:31 - and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. Click to read the verse Acts 10:31 Click to read the verse Acts 10:31

Acts 10:2 - He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and pray... Click to read the verse Acts 10:2 Click to read the verse Acts 10:2

Galatians 2:10 - All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. Click to read the verse Galatians 2:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:10

Acts 11:29 - The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living i... Click to read the verse Acts 11:29 Click to read the verse Acts 11:29

Hebrews 13:16 - And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:16

Matthew 5:18 - I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18

James 2:15-16 - Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. Click to read the verse James 2:15-16 Click to read the verse James 2:15-16

Job 31:16-20 - “If I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary, Click to read the verse Job 31:16-20 Click to read the verse Job 31:16-20

1 John 3:17-19 - If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:17-19 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:17-19

Matthew 7:5 - You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remov... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:5

Acts 9:36 - In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always... Click to read the verse Acts 9:36 Click to read the verse Acts 9:36

John 12:43 - for they loved praise from men more than praise from God. Click to read the verse John 12:43 Click to read the verse John 12:43

Ecclesiastes 11:2 - Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:2

Matthew 6:16 - Fasting “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:16

2 Kings 10:16 - Jehu said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord.” Then he had him ride along in his chariot. Click to read the verse 2 Kings 10:16 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 10:16

Isaiah 10:6 - I send him against a godless nation, I dispatch him against a people who anger me, to seize loo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:6

Matthew 16:3 - and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:3

Acts 24:17 - “After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor a... Click to read the verse Acts 24:17 Click to read the verse Acts 24:17

John 13:29 - Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed ... Click to read the verse John 13:29 Click to read the verse John 13:29

Proverbs 20:6 - Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:6

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 - Sowing Generously Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Matthew 18:3 - And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3

1 Timothy 6:18 - Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:18 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:18

Isaiah 58:10-12 - and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, the... Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:10-12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:10-12

Matthew 15:7 - You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: Click to read the verse Matthew 15:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:7

Mark 7:6 - He replied, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: “‘Thes... Click to read the verse Mark 7:6 Click to read the verse Mark 7:6

Matthew 23:13-29 - “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven ... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:13-29 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:13-29

Mark 14:18 - While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “I tell you the truth, one of you will ... Click to read the verse Mark 14:18 Click to read the verse Mark 14:18

Matthew 22:18 - But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me? Click to read the verse Matthew 22:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:18

John 5:41 - “I do not accept praise from men, Click to read the verse John 5:41 Click to read the verse John 5:41

Luke 12:56 - Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that y... Click to read the verse Luke 12:56 Click to read the verse Luke 12:56

Mark 12:39 - and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. Click to read the verse Mark 12:39 Click to read the verse Mark 12:39

Luke 6:42 - How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you you... Click to read the verse Luke 6:42 Click to read the verse Luke 6:42

Luke 11:43 - “Woe to you Pharisees, because you love the most important seats in the synagogues and greeting... Click to read the verse Luke 11:43 Click to read the verse Luke 11:43

Luke 6:24 - “But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. Click to read the verse Luke 6:24 Click to read the verse Luke 6:24

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:6

Luke 13:15 - The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn’t each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or donk... Click to read the verse Luke 13:15 Click to read the verse Luke 13:15

Matthew 23:6 - they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; Click to read the verse Matthew 23:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:6

Matthew 20:14 - Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you. Click to read the verse Matthew 20:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:14