Written by Pastor Jack Wellman21 Quotes From The Book Of Matthew – Key Bible Scriptures
Matthew – the first of the four Gospels, and the first book of the New Testament. It chronicles the earthly life of Jesus. Matthew recorded many of Jesus’ miracles, sermons, and words so that today we can know what Matthew knew – that God loves us and Jesus saves! Enjoy this selection of powerful verses from the book of Matthew.
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“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
- Matthew 5:43
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But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
- Matthew 4:4
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Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
- Matthew 9:13
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Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.”
- Matthew 9:29
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“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
- Matthew 13:44
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For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.
- Matthew 12:34-35
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You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
- Matthew 5:14-16
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Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew 18:3-4
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“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
- Matthew 5:6
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Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.
- Matthew 7:1-2
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- Matthew 5:4
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So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.
- Matthew 10:26-27
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But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
- Matthew 19:26
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it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”
- Matthew 15:11
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Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
- Matthew 6:26
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Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Matthew 11:29
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And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
- Matthew 22:37
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And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."
- matthew 21:22
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teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
- Matthew 28:20
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But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
- Matthew 6:33
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Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
- Matthew 11:28
Like the other Gospels that recorded the life and ministry of Jesus, there are many more words of wisdom than just what is selected here. What is your favorite verse from Matthew?
