Praying from Matthew 11:19 relating to Wisdom, Fellowship, Judgment.
Promise. The verse is saying that despite the criticism and accusations against Jesus, wisdom will be proven right by the good deeds and actions of those w…
Praying from Matthew 11:15 relating to Listening, Understanding, Faith
Command. The verse is urging the reader to listen and pay attention.
Praying from Matthew 11:14 relating to Elijah, Prophecy, Willingness
Promise. The verse is promising that the person being referred to is Elijah who is to come. There is no command given to the reader.
Praying from Matthew 11:12 relating to Violence, Kingdom, Force.
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to take the Kingdom of Heaven by force.
Praying from Matthew 11:11 relating to Greatness, Humility, Kingdom of Heaven.
Promise. The promise is that even the least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than John the Baptizer.
Praying from Matthew 11:10 relating to Preparation, Messenger, Prophecy.
Promise. The verse is referring to John the Baptist as the messenger who will prepare the way for Jesus. It is a fulfillment of a prophecy in the Old Testa…
Praying from Matthew 11:9 relating to Prophet, Expectation, Fulfillment.
Promise. The verse is a promise that the prophet being referred to is much more than just a prophet.
Praying from Matthew 11:8 relating to Humility, Materialism, Royalty.
Command. The verse is asking the reader a rhetorical question to make them think about their motives for seeking out John the Baptist. It implies that the …
Praying from Matthew 11:6 relating to Blessing, Faithfulness, Obedience.
Promise. The verse promises that the person who does not stumble in Jesus will be blessed.
Praying from Matthew 11:5 relating to Healing, Restoration, Salvation
Promise. The verse describes the miraculous works that Jesus performed, which serve as evidence of his divine power and authority. The promise is that thos…
Praying from Matthew 11:4 relating to Miracles, Prophets, Faith
Command. The verse commands the reader to go and tell John the things they hear and see.
Praying from Matthew 10:42 relating to Compassion, Service, Reward.
Promise. The verse promises that whoever gives a cup of cold water to a little one in the name of a disciple will not lose their reward.
Praying from Matthew 10:41 relating to Hospitality, Righteousness, Reward.
Promise. The verse promises that those who receive a prophet or a righteous man in their name will receive the same reward as the prophet or righteous man.
Praying from Matthew 10:40 relating to Salvation, Discipleship, Unity.
Both.
Summary: The verse commands the reader to receive those who represent Jesus, and promises that in doing so, they are also receiving God the Father.
Praying from Matthew 10:39 relating to Sacrifice, Redemption, Faith
Command. The verse commands the reader to lose their life for Jesus’ sake in order to find it.
Praying from Matthew 10:38 relating to Sacrifice, Discipleship, Worthiness.
Command. The verse commands the reader to take up their cross and follow Jesus in order to be worthy of him.
Praying from Matthew 10:37 relating to Sacrifice, Loyalty, Priorities.
Command. The verse commands the reader to love Jesus more than their family members.
Praying from Matthew 10:36 relating to Persecution, Betrayal, Loyalty
Promise. The verse is a warning that a person’s own family members may become their enemies.
Praying from Matthew 10:35 relating to Separation, Conflict, Loyalty
Command. The verse is instructing the reader to expect and accept division and conflict within their family relationships as a result of following Jesus.
Praying from Matthew 10:34 relating to Conflict, Division, Judgment.
Command. The verse is a warning from Jesus that his message will cause division and conflict, rather than peace.