Therefore whoever relaxes 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 does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Note: Definition of “relaxes“.
The Old Testament verses below are similar to Jesus’ words above except that Jesus reveals additional new information about the fact that in heaven, there will be some that are called least and some that are called great.
Similar Old Testament Verses
You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I command you.
Deuteronomy 4:2
Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take from it.
Deuteronomy 12:32
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
Proverbs 30:5-6
The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.
Psalm 33:11
Note: Definition of “counsel“
Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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