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Matthew 23:23

Teaching Community and Unity

"You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former."

— Matthew 23:23

Jesus teaching about proper balance in obedience

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Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 23, v.23

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Same theme (Community and Unity) in other Gospels

Mark 3:24

"If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand."

Mark 3:25

"If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand."

Mark 9:37

"Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me."