Bible Cross References
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Psalm 50:16-21
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But God says to the wicked, "Why should you recite my commandments? Why should you talk about my covenant?
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You refuse to let me correct you; you reject my commands.
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You become the friend of every thief you see, and you associate with adulterers.
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"You are always ready to speak evil; you never hesitate to tell lies.
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You are ready to accuse your own relatives and to find fault with them.
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You have done all this, and I have said nothing, so you thought that I am like you. But now I reprimand you and make the matter plain to you.
Matthew 23:3-12
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So you must obey and follow everything they tell you to do; do not, however, imitate their actions, because they don't practice what they preach.
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They tie onto people's backs loads that are heavy and hard to carry, yet they aren't willing even to lift a finger to help them carry those loads.
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They do everything so that people will see them. Look at the straps with scripture verses on them which they wear on their foreheads and arms, and notice how large they are! Notice also how long are the tassels on their cloaks!
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They love the best places at feasts and the reserved seats in the synagogues;
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they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to have people call them 'Teacher.'
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You must not be called 'Teacher,' because you are all equal and have only one Teacher.
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And you must not call anyone here on earth 'Father,' because you have only the one Father in heaven.
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Nor should you be called 'Leader,' because your one and only leader is the Messiah.
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The greatest one among you must be your servant.
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Whoever makes himself great will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be made great.
Luke 4:23
He said to them, "I am sure that you will quote this proverb to me, 'Doctor, heal yourself.' You will also tell me to do here in my hometown the same things you heard were done in Capernaum.
Luke 11:46
Jesus answered, "How terrible also for you teachers of the Law! You put onto people's backs loads which are hard to carry, but you yourselves will not stretch out a finger to help them carry those loads.
Luke 12:47
"The servant who knows what his master wants him to do, but does not get himself ready and do it, will be punished with a heavy whipping.
Luke 19:22
He said to him, 'You bad servant! I will use your own words to condemn you! You know that I am a hard man, taking what is not mine and reaping what I have not planted.
1 Corinthians 9:27
I harden my body with blows and bring it under complete control, to keep myself from being disqualified after having called others to the contest.
Galatians 6:13
Even those who practice circumcision do not obey the Law; they want you to be circumcised so that they can boast that you submitted to this physical ceremony.
Titus 2:1-7
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But you must teach what agrees with sound doctrine.
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Instruct the older men to be sober, sensible, and self-controlled; to be sound in their faith, love, and endurance.
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In the same way instruct the older women to behave as women should who live a holy life. They must not be slanderers or slaves to wine. They must teach what is good,
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in order to train the younger women to love their husbands and children,
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to be self-controlled and pure, and to be good housewives who submit themselves to their husbands, so that no one will speak evil of the message that comes from God.
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In the same way urge the young men to be self-controlled.
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In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior. Be sincere and serious in your teaching.
dost thou steal
Isaiah 56:11
They are like greedy dogs that never get enough. These leaders have no understanding. They each do as they please and seek their own advantage.
Ezekiel 22:12
Some of your people murder for pay. Some charge interest on the loans they make to other Israelites and get rich by taking advantage of them. They have forgotten me." The Sovereign LORD has spoken.
Ezekiel 22:13
"I will bring my fist down on your robberies and murders.
Ezekiel 22:27
The government officials are like wolves tearing apart the animals they have killed. They commit murder in order to get rich.
Amos 8:4-6
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Listen to this, you that trample on the needy and try to destroy the poor of the country.
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You say to yourselves, "We can hardly wait for the holy days to be over so that we can sell our grain. When will the Sabbath end, so that we can start selling again? Then we can overcharge, use false measures, and fix the scales to cheat our customers.
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We can sell worthless wheat at a high price. We'll find someone poor who can't pay his debts, not even the price of a pair of sandals, and we'll buy him as a slave."
Micah 3:11
The city's rulers govern for bribes, the priests interpret the Law for pay, the prophets give their revelations for money---and they all claim that the LORD is with them. "No harm will come to us," they say. "The LORD is with us."
Matthew 21:13
and said to them, "It is written in the Scriptures that God said, 'My Temple will be called a house of prayer.' But you are making it a hideout for thieves!"
Matthew 23:14
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