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Matthew 1
Matt. 1:1 - Gospel of Matthew—Some Major Events
 ▶Matt. 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38 - Genealogy of Jesus Christ - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 2] - Video section 15:50 – 21:03

 
[Matt. 1:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 24 references
w74 105-106; po 142; w71 301-302; ad 314-315, 387, 423, 427, 634, 636-637, 714, 840, 997, 1000, 1024, 1115, 1118, 1123, 1433, 1466, 1531; w69 620; int69 1148; w64 230; bi8-63 3566; w58 703, 721; bi7-50 757; w48 200; tf 227
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 438, 907; sh 236, 239; si 78
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 907
Si (Matt. 1:1-4:25; 1:1, 6-7, 16) - 8 references
si 58 ¶35; si 59 ¶5; si 63 ¶31; si 69 ¶26; si 74 ¶36; si 84 ¶36; si 105 ¶25; si 177 ¶11
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 1) - 4 references
w57 191; w58 703; w62 158; w66 383
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Christ” par. 3; it-1 “Genealogy” pars. 4-5; sh chap. 10 par. 5 (Christianity—Was Jesus the Way to God?); si 78 par. 23 (Bible Book Number 13—1 Chronicles)


 
[Matt. 1:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
w44 198


 
[Matt. 1:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 102, 423, 764, 1689
Si (Matt. 1:3, 5, 16) - 1 reference
si 51 ¶1
MWB 1-7/1/18 - 1 reference
Mt 1:3, nwtsty


 
[Matt. 1:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 638


 
[Matt. 1:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
ad 714, 813, 898, 1350, 1368, 1425; w60 173
Si (Matt. 1:3, 5, 16) - 3 references
si 46 ¶24; si 51 ¶1; si 51 ¶3


 
[Matt. 1:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w74 105-106; ad 196, 389, 640
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 916; it-2 353
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 916
Si (Matt. 1:1, 6-7, 16) - 2 references
si 58 ¶35; si 69 ¶26
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Genealogy of Jesus Christ”; it-2 “Matthew, Good News According to” par. 5


 
[Matt. 1:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 18, 640
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 916
Si (Matt. 1:1, 6-7, 16) - 1 reference
si 69 ¶26


 
[Matt. 1:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 959
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 105
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Joram” No. 4


 
[Matt. 1:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 298, 875


 
[Matt. 1:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w84 6/15 30; ad 639-640, 1220-1221, 1282, 1481, 1690; kj 230; w66 224, 384; w65 29; w64 733; bf 184; w59 416
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 916; it-2 493, 594; w05 10/1 9; w92 7/15 5-6
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 916-917
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w59 416
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Genealogy of Jesus Christ” par. 11; it-2 “Neri”; it-2 “Pedaiah” No. 3; w05 10/1 9 par. 3 (Highlights From the Book of First Chronicles); w92 7/15 5-6 (Does the Bible Contradict Itself?)


 
[Matt. 1:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 21, 640
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 27, 917
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 917
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Abiud”; it-1 “Genealogy of Jesus Christ” pars. 15-16


 
[Matt. 1:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 4/1 13; w74 105-106; ad 82, 640, 963; w62 159
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 114, 916; wp16.3 9; nwt 1695
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 114; it-1 916
Si (Matt. 1:1, 3, 5-7, 16) - 2 references
si 51 ¶1; si 69 ¶26
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Anointed, Anointing” par. 11; it-1 “Genealogy of Jesus Christ” par. 13; wp16.3 9 (Did You Know?); nwt 1695 (Glossary of Bible Terms)


 
[Matt. 1:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 639; w70 543
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 915-916
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 915-916
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w70 543
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Genealogy of Jesus Christ” pars. 9-10


 ▶Matt. 1:18-25 - Mary pregnant by holy spirit; Joseph’s reaction - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 1] - Video section 30:58 – 35:29

 
[Matt. 1:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w85 5/15 20; hs 88; w72 621; dn 11; ad 1118-1119, 1123, 1333, 1544, 1637; w68 479; li 226; w61 736; g61 6/8 25
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
ijwbq article 153; it-2 56, 346; w09 12/1 16; w02 3/15 19
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 346
Research Guide - 5 references
it-2 “Jesus Christ” pars. 27-29; it-2 “Mary” No. 1 ¶6; ijwbq article 153 (The Virgin Mary—What Does the Bible Say About Her?); w09 12/1 16 (Did You Know?); w02 3/15 19 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 1:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
ad 459, 519, 1118-1119; w68 479; li 226; w61 736; g61 6/8 25; w59 340; yw 133; w56 565
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
wcg 196; it-1 641, 727; it-2 346; w09 12/1 16; w89 7/15 24
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 641; it-1 727; it-2 346
Research Guide - 6 references
wcg chap. 43 (He Shouldered the Load); it-1 “Divorce” pars. 11-12; it-1 “Engagement” par. 4; it-2 “Mary” No. 1 ¶6; w09 12/1 16 (Did You Know?); w89 7/15 24 (Gems From Matthew’s Gospel)


Matt. 1:20 - A First-Century House
 
[Matt. 1:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w84 6/15 30-31; w82 2/15 5; bi12-81 1450; po 138-139; ad 922; bi8-71 1358; bi12-70 1456; w69 331; int69 1148; bi8-63 3579; bi12-61 1454; ns 26


 
[Matt. 1:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w84 6/15 30-31; hs 88-89; g76 10/22 28; po 138-139; w71 58; ad 1201; w69 620; w62 234; ns 210
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w06 12/15 5-6; gu 19-22
Research Guide - 1 reference
w06 12/15 5-6 (Jesus’ Birth—How It Brings Peace)


 
[Matt. 1:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
hs 85-88; ad 822-823; w69 331; g69 2/22 29; w65 617; im 37; gv 11; w59 189; pn 12
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w94 11/15 29
Si (Matt. 1:22-23) - 1 reference
si 123 ¶35
Research Guide - 1 reference
w94 11/15 29 (She Was Highly Favored by Jehovah)


 
[Matt. 1:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
hs 85-88; ad 822-823, 838-839; g69 2/22 29; w65 617, 726; im 37; gv 11; bf 403; w62 247; g62 12/22 27; ns 210; g60 6/22 28; w59 189; w58 690; w54 351; w52 191; pn 12
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
ijwbq articles 146, 153; it-1 1187-1189; it-2 1158; w11 8/15 9-10; w09 2/1 14; w08 10/1 4; ip-1 107-108; w94 11/15 29; w92 1/15 22-23; si 123; rs 214; w87 4/1 12-13
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1187-1189
Si - 1 reference
si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 13 references
it-1 “Immanuel”; it-2 “Virgin” par. 7; ijwbq article 146 (Do Messianic Prophecies Prove That Jesus Was the Messiah?); ijwbq article 153 par. 2 (The Virgin Mary—What Does the Bible Say About Her?); w11 8/15 9 par. 8 (They Waited for the Messiah); w09 2/1 14 (What Is in a Name?); w08 10/1 4-5 (Foretelling the Messiah); ip-1 chap. 9 (Trust in Jehovah in the Face of Adversity); w94 11/15 29 (She Was Highly Favored by Jehovah); w92 1/15 22-23 (What Do the Scriptures Say About “the Divinity of Christ”?); si 123 par. 35 (Bible Book Number 23—Isaiah); rs 214 (Jesus Christ); w87 4/1 12-13 pars. 7-11 (Grandest Childbirth on Earth Preludes Worldwide Security)


 
[Matt. 1:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w85 5/15 21; ad 1114
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 17; w03 12/15 5; gt chapter 4
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 4 (Mary—Pregnant But Not Married); w03 12/15 5 (Learning From Jesus’ Human Family); gt chap. 4 (Pregnant but Not Married)


 
[Matt. 1:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w82 2/15 6; w72 621; dn 11; ad 263; g68 9/8 27; w59 189; w54 70
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 370; w09 1/1 5-6; w03 12/15 5; w02 12/15 6; g86 4/22 28
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 370
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Brother” par. 11; w09 1/1 5-6 (What Mary’s Example Can Teach Us); w03 12/15 5 (Learning From Jesus’ Human Family); w02 12/15 6 (Lessons From the Record of Jesus’ Birth); g86 4/22 28 (From Our Readers)


Matthew 2
Matt. 2:1 - Winter in Bethlehem
 ▶Matt. 2:1-12 - Astrologers’ visit and Herod’s murderous plan - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 1] - Video section 50:25 – 55:52

 
[Matt. 2:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w85 7/1 16-17; w79 12/15 30; w77 740; w72 241; ad 155-156, 333, 758, 920, 1552; w65 234; im 82; g65 12/22 4; w64 245; g64 12/22 7; w63 447, 615; wg 7; ns 213; g61 12/8 6; w60 396; w59 155; yw 78
Index 1986-2026 - 17 references
ijwbq article 163; lff lesson 15; it-1 206-207, 1095; jy 22; nwt 14; w10 4/1 13; w10 12/1 10; w09 12/1 31; g 12/09 11; w08 1/1 31; w02 12/15 32; g99 12/8 14; sh 86, 239; rs 177; w88 12/15 28-29
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 206-207; it-1 1095
Si (Matt. 2:1-6) - 2 references
si 58 ¶35; si 177 ¶11
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w63 447
Research Guide - 17 references
lff lesson 15 point 5 (Who Is Jesus?); ijwbq article 163 (Who Were the “Three Wise Men”? Did They Follow the “Star” of Bethlehem?); it-1 “Astrologers” pars. 5-8; it-1 “Herod” No. 1 ¶21-23; jy chap. 7 (Astrologers Visit Jesus); nwt 14 par. 1 (Question 6: What did the Bible foretell about the Messiah?); w10 4/1 13 (Myth Versus Fact—The Truth About Jesus); w10 12/1 10 (Did You Know?); w09 12/1 31 (Did Three Wise Men Really Visit Baby Jesus?); g 12/09 11 (What Kind of Star Led the “Wise Men” to Jesus?); w08 1/1 31 (Did You Know?); w02 12/15 32 (“The Three Wise Men”—Who Were They?); g99 12/8 14 (Did Three Kings Visit Jesus in Bethlehem?); sh chap. 4 par. 34 (Searching for the Unknown Through Magic and Spiritism); sh chap. 10 pars. 6-7 (Christianity—Was Jesus the Way to God?); rs 177 par. 2 (Holidays); w88 12/15 28-29 (The Three Magi—Fact or Fiction?)


 
[Matt. 2:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w85 7/1 16-17; w84 12/1 10; w77 740; ad 478-479, 1147, 1242, 1552; im 82; w63 448; g62 12/22 7; g61 12/8 6; w60 396; w31 205
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
ijwbq article 163; it-1 671; it-2 523-524, 1033; jy 22; w14 2/15 27; g 12/09 11; g99 12/8 14; gt chapter 7; rs 177
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1033
Si (Matt. 2:1-6) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 10 references
ijwbq article 163 (Who Were the “Three Wise Men”? Did They Follow the “Star” of Bethlehem?); it-1 “East” par. 7; it-2 “Obeisance” par. 7; it-2 “Star” par. 10; jy chap. 7 (Astrologers Visit Jesus); w14 2/15 27 (Questions From Readers); g 12/09 11 (What Kind of Star Led the “Wise Men” to Jesus?); g99 12/8 14 (Did Three Kings Visit Jesus in Bethlehem?); gt chap. 7 (Jesus and the Astrologers); rs 177 par. 2 (Holidays)


 
[Matt. 2:3] Textual references
Si (Matt. 2:1-6) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶11


 
[Matt. 2:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 767; w31 205
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1109-1110; nwt 1695
Si (Matt. 2:1-6) - 2 references
si 156 ¶6; si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “High Priest” par. 2; nwt 1695 (Glossary of Bible Terms)


 
[Matt. 2:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
g73 3/8 28; w72 241; w65 618; gv 12; w62 42; ns 211; w31 205
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 300
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 300
Si (Matt. 2:1-6) - 2 references
si 156 ¶6; si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Bethlehem” No. 1 ¶6-7


 
[Matt. 2:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
g73 3/8 28; w72 241, 703-704; ad 1671; w65 234, 618; gv 12; w64 245; bf 404; w62 42; ns 211; w43 37; w31 205
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 300, 992; si 156
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 300
Si (Matt. 2:1-6) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Bethlehem” No. 1 ¶6-7; it-1 “Governor” par. 7; si 156 par. 6 (Bible Book Number 33—Micah)


 
[Matt. 2:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
g62 12/22 7; w60 396


 
[Matt. 2:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1242; w60 396; pa 125; w31 205
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 523-524
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Obeisance” par. 7


 
[Matt. 2:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w85 7/1 16-17; g62 12/22 7; g61 12/8 6; w60 396


 
[Matt. 2:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w79 12/15 30; w77 740-741; w75 739; g73 12/22 5; ad 223, 654, 1241-1242; g67 12/22 28; g65 7/8 20; w63 723; w31 205
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
ijwbq article 163; it-1 935; w15 3/1 13-15; w10 4/1 13; g99 12/8 14-15
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 935
Research Guide - 5 references
ijwbq article 163 (Who Were the “Three Wise Men”? Did They Follow the “Star” of Bethlehem?); it-1 “Gifts, Presents” par. 5; w15 3/1 13-15 (Gifts Fit for a King); w10 4/1 13 (Myth Versus Fact—The Truth About Jesus); g99 12/8 14-15 (Did Three Kings Visit Jesus in Bethlehem?)


 
[Matt. 2:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w65 288; g64 12/22 7; rm 239; w31 206


 ▶Matt. 2:13-15 - Joseph takes Mary and Jesus and flees to Egypt - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 1] - Video section 55:53 – 57:34

 
[Matt. 2:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 920, 1183-1184; w65 288; w31 206
Si (Matt. 2:13-18) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶11


 
[Matt. 2:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 499; w31 206
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 699
Si (Matt. 2:13-18) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Egypt, Egyptian” par. 79


 
[Matt. 2:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 499, 547, 1123; g66 5/8 28; im 38, 210; ns 213; w31 206
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 699, 783-784, 1148; bh 201; w11 8/15 10
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 783-784
Si (Matt. 2:13-18) - 2 references
si 143 ¶4; si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Egypt, Egyptian” par. 79; it-1 “Exodus” par. 53; it-1 “Hosea, Book of” par. 14; bh 201 par. 2 (Jesus Christ—The Promised Messiah); w11 8/15 10 par. 10 (They Waited for the Messiah)


 ▶Matt. 2:16-18 - Herod kills young boys in Bethlehem and all its districts - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 1] - Video section 57:35 – 59:32

 
[Matt. 2:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w79 12/15 30; w77 740; ad 757; w64 623; pw 6; g61 12/8 7; w52 224; w51 595; w46 219; w31 206
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 1093, 1095; jy 24; w11 8/15 10; gt chapter 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 1093; it-1 1095
Si (Matt. 2:13-18) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Herod” No. 1 ¶14-23; jy chap. 8 (They Escape From a Wicked Ruler); w11 8/15 10 par. 9 (They Waited for the Messiah); gt chap. 8 (Escape From a Tyrant)


 
[Matt. 2:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w79 6/15 19; g69 2/22 29; im 38
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 300; w11 8/15 10
Si (Matt. 2:13-18) - 2 references
si 124 ¶3; si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Bethlehem” No. 1 ¶9; w11 8/15 10 par. 9 (They Waited for the Messiah)


 
[Matt. 2:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w79 6/15 18-19; ad 224, 1368; g69 2/22 29; w65 383; im 38; w62 475; w46 219
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 300; it-2 727; w14 12/15 21; w11 8/15 10
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 727
Si (Matt. 2:13-18) - 2 references
si 124 ¶3; si 177 ¶11
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Bethlehem” No. 1 ¶9; it-2 “Rachel”; w14 12/15 21 (Questions From Readers); w11 8/15 10 par. 9 (They Waited for the Messiah)


 ▶Matt. 2:19-23; Luke 2:39, 40 - Jesus’ family settles in Nazareth - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 1] - Video section 59:34 – 1:03:55

 
[Matt. 2:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
ns 214; w31 206


 
[Matt. 2:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
bi12-81 1451; ad 1534; bi8-71 1351; bi12-70 1459; int69 1151; bi8-63 3563; bi12-61 1457; w31 206
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w09 1/1 12
Research Guide - 1 reference
w09 1/1 12 (Do You Fear the Dead?)


 
[Matt. 2:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
w31 206


 
[Matt. 2:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 114, 333, 757; ns 214; w54 44
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 156, 1093
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 156
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Archelaus”; it-1 “Herod” No. 1 ¶13


Matt. 2:23 - View of the Valley of Jezreel
 
[Matt. 2:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 257, 1208; im 38; w64 575; pa 125; w51 764
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
ijwbq article 146; it-1 362; it-2 476; w11 4/1 4-5; ip-1 159; w90 3/1 16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 362; it-2 476
Si - 1 reference
si 177 ¶11
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w64 575
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Branch, Sprout” par. 3; it-2 “Nazarene” pars. 5-7; ijwbq article 146 (Do Messianic Prophecies Prove That Jesus Was the Messiah?); w11 4/1 4-5 (Jesus—Where He Came From); ip-1 chap. 13 (Salvation and Rejoicing Under the Messiah’s Reign); w90 3/1 16 (Nazareth—Home of the Prophet)


Matthew 3
Matt. 3:1 - The Wilderness of Judea, West of the Jordan River Matt. 3:1 - The Wilderness
 ▶Matt. 3:1-12; Luke 3:3-18; Mark 1:1-8 - John preaches baptism - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 2] - Video section 01:46 – 10:36

 
[Matt. 3:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 186; w69 235
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 248-249; g 9/07 12
Si (Matt. 3:1-3) - 1 reference
si 123 ¶35
MWB 1-7/1/18 (Matt. 3:1, 2) - 1 reference
Mt 3:1, 2, nwtsty
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Baptism” par. 3; g 9/07 12 (Baptisteries—Silent Witnesses to a Lost Practice)


 
[Matt. 3:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
kc 68; w80 1/15 12; w80 4/15 30; w72 680-681; w69 235; w66 54; li 94; gn 15; g65 8/8 6; g63 5/8 5; w61 617; ns 216, 222; nu 13; w60 632; w59 341; yw 134; w54 630; gn54 16; w34 212; g31 10/14 27
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 30; w01 4/1 4; gt chapter 11; pe 115
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 166-168
Si (Matt. 3:1-3) - 3 references
si 123 ¶35; si 177 ¶12; si 180 ¶29
MWB 1-7/1/18 (Matt. 3:1, 2) - 1 reference
Mt 3:1, 2, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 11 (John the Baptist Prepares the Way); w01 4/1 4 (The Kingdom Good News—What Is It?); gt chap. 11 (John Prepares the Way); pe chap. 13 par. 6 (God’s Government of Peace)


 
[Matt. 3:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 845; w69 331; w65 696; bf 406; ns 216; w52 252; w50 229; w49 52
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w97 8/15 30
Si (Matt. 3:1-3) - 1 reference
si 123 ¶35
Research Guide - 1 reference
w97 8/15 30 (Questions From Readers)


Matt. 3:4 - John the Baptizer’s Clothing and Appearance Matt. 3:4 - Locusts Matt. 3:4 - Wild Honey
 
[Matt. 3:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w77 603; w75 464; ad 468, 590, 1072; g63 2/22 25; g62 2/8 10; ns 216; w51 223
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 844; it-2 260; mwb18.01 2; w09 10/1 28
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 260
MWB 1-7/1/18 - 1 reference
Mt 3:4, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Food” par. 18; it-2 “Locust” par. 3; mwb18.01 2 (“The Kingdom of the Heavens Has Drawn Near”); w09 10/1 28 (Did You Know?)


 
[Matt. 3:5] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
mrt article 14
Research Guide - 1 reference
mrt article 14 pars. 6-7 (Did John the Baptist Really Exist?)


 
[Matt. 3:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w63 330
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
mrt article 14; jy 30; gt chapter 11
Research Guide - 3 references
mrt article 14 pars. 6-7 (Did John the Baptist Really Exist?); jy chap. 11 (John the Baptist Prepares the Way); gt chap. 11 (John Prepares the Way)


Matt. 3:7 - Garments Worn by a Pharisee in Jesus’ Day Matt. 3:7 - Horned Viper
 
[Matt. 3:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w80 10/1 20; ad 288, 1002; w66 89, 253; bf 450; ns 219; w51 595
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w08 6/15 7; w94 10/15 31
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w94 10/15 31
Research Guide - 2 references
w08 6/15 7 pars. 2-5 (Things From Which We Must Flee); w94 10/15 31 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 3:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w81 9/1 25-26; w77 696; w74 469; ad 1388; bf 450; ns 219; w53 72
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 774
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Repentance” par. 26


 
[Matt. 3:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w83 8/15 15-16; g82 10/22 28; ad 569, 855; bf 450; w46 20; v-2 219
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 681; w90 10/1 12
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Presumptuousness” par. 9; w90 10/1 12 par. 9 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 3:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w77 312; ad 1614; bf 450; g63 4/8 28; ns 219; w58 152; nh 301; w51 675; w47 185; v-2 219


Matt. 3:11 - Sandals
 
[Matt. 3:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 20 references
w81 10/1 23; tr 24; w76 380; g76 6/22 27-28; ad 163, 189, 582, 927, 1446, 1543; w69 758; w68 582; w66 253; bf 450; g62 3/8 27; ns 219; w59 341, 581; yw 135; w55 406; w54 135, 606; nh 301; w51 675; w50 408; w47 185; w46 366; g40 2/21 17; w38 312; ff 42
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w26.02 13; ijwbq article 110; it-1 217, 254, 833; it-2 862; w92 2/1 13-14; w92 2/15 29
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 217; it-1 254; it-1 833
MWB 1-7/1/18 - 1 reference
Mt 3:11, nwtsty
Research Guide - 8 references
w26.02 13 (Understanding the Meaning of Baptism); ijwbq article 110 pars. 18-23 (What Is Baptism?); it-1 “Attitudes and Gestures” par. 18; it-1 “Baptism” pars. 39-40; it-1 “Fire” par. 7; it-2 “Sandal” par. 8; w92 2/1 13-14 (‘In the Name of the Holy Spirit’); w92 2/15 29 (Questions From Readers)


Matt. 3:12 - Winnowing Grain Matt. 3:12 - Threshing Tools
 
[Matt. 3:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 14 references
w81 10/1 23; ad 305, 567, 1596, 1653, 1660; w69 758; w66 89; w65 345; bf 270, 450; w61 202; ns 219; w59 581; nh 301; w52 348; w51 675; w50 408; w47 185; w46 246; s 272
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 425, 811; it-2 1038, 1097; w12 5/1 30; w87 6/15 16, 19
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Chaff” par. 3; it-1 “Farming Implements” par. 10; it-2 “Storehouse” par. 6; it-2 “Threshing” par. 6; w12 5/1 30 (Life in Bible Times—The Farmer); w87 6/15 16-20 pars. 5-14 (Testing and Sifting in Modern Times)


Matt. 3:13 - The Jordan River
 ▶Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21, 22 - Baptism of Jesus - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 2] - Video section 10:36 – 15:04

 
[Matt. 3:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w76 505; po 143-144; w73 274; ka 64; w72 623, 686-687, 715-716; dn 16; ad 188, 314, 1002; kj 62, 305; w70 303; w69 758; ns 223
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
kl 171
Research Guide - 1 reference
kl chap. 18 par. 5 (Make It Your Aim to Serve God Forever)


 
[Matt. 3:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w73 274; w72 686; ad 186; kj 62, 305; li 76; w61 38; ns 271; w59 343; w58 476; yw 137; rm 241
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
jy 34; gt chapter 12
Research Guide - 2 references
jy chap. 12 (Jesus Gets Baptized); gt chap. 12 (Jesus’ Baptism)


 
[Matt. 3:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w82 2/15 19; w73 274; w72 686; ad 186, 927; kj 62, 305; li 89; w63 330; ns 271; w58 476; w56 404
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 249; jy 34; wt 111-112; gt chapter 12; w88 3/15 13
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 249
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Baptism” par. 9; jy chap. 12 (Jesus Gets Baptized); wt chap. 12 pars. 5-6 (The Meaning of Your Baptism); gt chap. 12 (Jesus’ Baptism); w88 3/15 13 par. 15 (Trust in Jehovah Leads to Dedication and Baptism)


 
[Matt. 3:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 26 references
w85 10/1 24; tr 184; po 144-145; ka 64-65, 101; w72 687, 715-716; ad 387, 464, 946; kj 62, 305; g71 12/8 8-9; w69 413; im 243; w63 331; bf 405; w62 626, 768; w61 38, 684; w60 5; w59 343; yw 137; nh 303; w52 32, 245, 313, 413; lg 108; w51 676; w49 119; ki 20
Index 1986-2026 - 16 references
w23.02 8; cf 49; lff lesson 15; it-1 114, 647-648; it-2 59-60; jy 34-36; w08 1/15 29; w07 12/1 26; lr 52-53; w02 4/1 10; w98 6/15 25; w96 7/1 14-15; w95 7/1 10; gt chapters 12-13; w90 9/15 13
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 647-648; it-2 59-60
Research Guide - 18 references
w23.02 8 (Get More out of Your Bible Reading); cf chap. 5 (“All the Treasures of Wisdom”); lff lesson 15 point 4 (Who Is Jesus?); it-1 “Anointed, Anointing” par. 11; it-1 “Dove” par. 7; it-2 “Jesus Christ” pars. 53-55; jy chap. 12 (Jesus Gets Baptized); jy chap. 13 (Learn From the Way Jesus Faced Temptations); w08 1/15 29 par. 5 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); w07 12/1 26 pars. 1-2 (Are You for Jehovah’s Sovereignty?); lr chap. 9 (We Need to Resist Temptations); w02 4/1 10 par. 4 (Why Be Baptized?); w98 6/15 25 (Jesus—The Ruler “Whose Origin Is From Early Times”); w96 7/1 14-15 pars. 4-7 (Jehovah’s Great Spiritual Temple); w95 7/1 10 (Christian Witnesses With Heavenly Citizenship); gt chap. 12 (Jesus’ Baptism); gt chap. 13 (Learning From Jesus’ Temptations); w90 9/15 13 par. 10 (Jehovah Deserves Eternal Praise)


 
[Matt. 3:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 22 references
hs 92-93; w74 222; w73 168; ka 64-65, 101; w72 687, 715-716; ad 666, 732, 889, 963, 1123, 1639; kj 62, 305; w65 551; w63 716; bf 405; g63 12/8 9; w62 231; g62 8/8 28; w61 684; w60 255; w59 343; w58 235; yw 137; nh 303; lg 108; rm 241; w49 119, 278; g47 10/22 25; w44 197; w37 198; w34 168; jh 251
Index 1986-2026 - 16 references
lff lesson 15; it-1 521; it-2 993, 1001; jy 35, 74; w13 4/1 5; w08 1/1 25; re 11; g04 8/22 9; w96 7/1 14-15; gt chapters 12, 30; w88 6/1 10; w88 11/15 10-11; w86 7/1 17
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1001
Si - 2 references
si 63 ¶31; si 177 ¶12
Research Guide - 16 references
lff lesson 15 point 4 (Who Is Jesus?); it-1 “Covenant” par. 12; it-2 “Solomon” par. 39; it-2 “Son(s) of God” pars. 35-36; jy chap. 12 (Jesus Gets Baptized); jy chap. 30 (Jesus’ Relationship With His Father); w13 4/1 5 (Jesus—The Key to a Meaningful Life); w08 1/1 25 (A Father Without Equal); g04 8/22 9 (How to Be a Good Father); w96 7/1 14-15 pars. 4-7 (Jehovah’s Great Spiritual Temple); gt chap. 12 (Jesus’ Baptism); gt chap. 30 (Answering His Accusers); w88 6/1 10 pars. 1-2 (Jesus Christ—God’s Beloved Son); w88 11/15 10-11 pars. 2-4 (Who Will Become Approved by Jehovah?); re chap. 2 par. 12 (The Grand Theme of the Bible); w86 7/1 17 (Answering His Accusers)


Matthew 4
Matt. 4:1 - The Wilderness of Judea, West of the Jordan River Matt. 4:1 - The Wilderness
 ▶Matt. 4:1; Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1, 2 - Jesus led by the spirit into the wilderness - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 2] - Video section 15:05 – 15:50

 
[Matt. 4:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w81 7/1 31; po 145-146; g74 10/22 7; g73 12/8 27; ad 567, 975, 1184, 1235; w40 318
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 540; rr 6; w89 11/1 16
w04-09 (Matt. 4:1-10) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 4:1-11) - 1 reference
si 37 ¶8
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w81 7/1 31
Research Guide - 3 references
rr chap. 1 pars. 1-3 (“It Is Jehovah Your God You Must Worship”); it-2 “Earthly Ministry of Jesus”; w89 11/1 16-17 (Wilderness of Judah—Barren but Fascinating)


 ▶Matt. 4:2-11; Luke 4:3-13 - Jesus rejects the Devil’s temptations - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 2] - Video section 21:03 – 26:02

 
[Matt. 4:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w71 538; ad 1289; g66 5/8 28; g64 5/8 8; w61 474; ns 223
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
rr 6
Research Guide - 1 reference
rr chap. 1 pars. 1-3 (“It Is Jehovah Your God You Must Worship”)


 
[Matt. 4:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w71 38-39; ad 891; w66 534; w57 596; w50 133; w33 59
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
cf 60; rr 6-7; jy 36; lv 188; gt chapter 13; w86 8/15 11
Research Guide - 6 references
cf chap. 6 par. 12 (“He Learned Obedience”); rr chap. 1 (“It Is Jehovah Your God You Must Worship”); jy chap. 13 (Learn From the Way Jesus Faced Temptations); lv chap. 16 par. 13 (Oppose the Devil and His Crafty Acts); gt chap. 13 (Learning From Jesus’ Temptations); w86 8/15 11 par. 11 (Happy Are Those Who Use Power Aright!)


 Matt. 4:4 - David Schafer: Every Word From Jehovah

 
[Matt. 4:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 33 references
w85 6/15 13-18; w85 8/15 31; w85 11/15 31; kc 69-70; w77 677-678; w76 371; g74 12/8 21; w73 209; tp73 144; w72 306; w71 61; ad 229, 444, 562, 834, 891, 1024, 1062, 1123, 1610, 1640, 1668; g71 12/8 27; g68 1/8 15; g67 8/22 6; w66 170, 462; w65 245; w64 597; g63 7/22 27; w62 433, 593, 616; tc 12; wr 44; w61 191; g61 3/8 4; g60 1/22 3; w57 307; w50 133; w33 60
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
rr 6-7; w15 6/15 4; w14 6/1 7-8; w04 2/1 13-14; w01 3/1 4-5; w99 8/15 26; w93 11/15 18; tp 141
Research Guide - 8 references
rr chap. 1 pars. 3-5 (“It Is Jehovah Your God You Must Worship”); w15 6/15 4 par. 6 (Christ—The Power of God); w14 6/1 7-8 (Have You Tasted the Bread of Life?); w04 2/1 13-14 pars. 4-5 (Jehovah Provides Our Daily Needs); w01 3/1 4-5 (How to Find Real Happiness); w99 8/15 26 (Benefiting From “the Grain of Heaven”); w93 11/15 18 par. 4 (Be of Good Courage!); tp chap. 12 par. 26 (Respect for Authority Essential for Peaceful Living)


▶Matt. 4:5, 6 - Battlement of the Temple
 
[Matt. 4:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
sl 19-20; ad 781; w66 534; g64 11/22 6; w61 160
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w16.03 31-32; w16.06 32; w11 5/15 18
Research Guide - 3 references
w16.03 31-32 (Questions From Readers); w16.06 32 (Do You Remember?); w11 5/15 18 par. 10 (Who Is the Most Important Person in Your Life?)


 
[Matt. 4:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w85 11/15 31; g74 10/22 7; w71 38; ad 939, 1328; g65 3/8 8; g64 11/22 6; w63 271; w57 596; w51 369; w50 133; w33 60
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
cf 60-61; it-2 82, 665; rr 6-7; jy 36; w11 5/15 18; gt chapter 13
Research Guide - 7 references
cf chap. 6 par. 13 (“He Learned Obedience”); rr chap. 1 (“It Is Jehovah Your God You Must Worship”); it-2 “Job, Book of” par. 3; it-2 “Power, Powerful Works” par. 41; jy chap. 13 (Learn From the Way Jesus Faced Temptations); w11 5/15 18 par. 10 (Who Is the Most Important Person in Your Life?); gt chap. 13 (Learning From Jesus’ Temptations)


 
[Matt. 4:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w85 11/15 31; kc 70; w74 722-723; w73 209; w71 38-39; w69 331; w66 462; g65 3/8 8; w57 265; g53 5/8 26; w50 133
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
w26.09 4; rr 6-7; w09 5/15 23; w93 11/15 18
Research Guide - 4 references
w26.09 4 pars. 8-9 (Trust In Jehovah for Protection); rr chap. 1 pars. 3-5 (“It Is Jehovah Your God You Must Worship”); w09 5/15 23 par. 12 (The Angels—“Spirits for Public Service”); w93 11/15 18 par. 4 (Be of Good Courage!)


 
[Matt. 4:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 14 references
w81 5/1 12; w75 619; og 20-21; w74 69; w72 623-624; dn 16-17; w71 39; ad 997, 1002, 1036; w64 378; bf 511; g62 10/8 21; w61 160; w59 478; yw 179; w52 436; lg 56
Index 1986-2026 - 12 references
ijwbq article 154; it-2 158, 167, 826, 1209; rr 7-8; jy 36; w10 4/15 22-23; gt chapter 13; w89 11/1 16; pe 16-18; w86 5/1 11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 167
Research Guide - 12 references
rr chap. 1 par. 8 (“It Is Jehovah Your God You Must Worship”); it-2 “Kingdom” par. 5; it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 45; it-2 “Ruler” par. 4; it-2 “World” pars. 29-30; ijwbq article 154 (Does the Bible Teach That the Earth Is Flat?); jy chap. 13 (Learn From the Way Jesus Faced Temptations); w10 4/15 22-23 (Turn Your Eyes Away From Worthless Things!); gt chap. 13 (Learning From Jesus’ Temptations); w89 11/1 16-17 (Wilderness of Judah—Barren but Fascinating); pe chap. 2 pars. 4-5 (An Enemy of Everlasting Life); w86 5/1 11 par. 7 (Is Your Eye “Simple”?)


 
[Matt. 4:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 22 references
w84 10/15 11; w83 5/1 14; w81 5/1 12; w75 619; og 20-21; w74 69; w72 623-624; dn 16-17; w71 39; ad 695, 1002, 1675; te 53; w67 764; w66 400, 534; w64 426; w63 346; bf 511; g62 1/8 6; g62 10/8 21; w58 453; w54 486; w52 436; lg 56; w50 133; w41 43, 228
Index 1986-2026 - 12 references
it-1 1008; it-2 167, 826, 1211; rr 7-9; jy 36; w01 10/15 5-6; w93 1/15 24; w91 12/1 9; gt chapter 13; pe 16-18; ti 14-15
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 1008; it-2 167; it-2 1211
MWB 8-14/1/18 - 1 reference
Mt 4:9, nwtsty
Research Guide - 12 references
rr chap. 1 (“It Is Jehovah Your God You Must Worship”); it-1 “Greek” par. 18; it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 45; it-2 “Ruler” par. 4; it-2 “Worship” par. 9; jy chap. 13 (Learn From the Way Jesus Faced Temptations); w01 10/15 5-6 (The Key to a Happy World); w93 1/15 24 pars. 20-21 (Why Guard Against Idolatry?); w91 12/1 9 par. 1 (Breaking Free From False Religion); gt chap. 13 (Learning From Jesus’ Temptations); pe chap. 2 pars. 4-5 (An Enemy of Everlasting Life); ti 14-15 (What Does the Bible Say About God and Jesus?)


 
[Matt. 4:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 25 references
kc 70-71; yb78 6; us 31-32; w75 619; w75 716; fu 18; og 21; w74 69-70; w73 209; w72 627; dn 22; w71 116; ad 163, 919, 1242, 1431, 1675; kj 398; te 139; w69 331; w67 764; w66 462; w65 423; w64 671; bf 511; g59 9/22 7; w50 133
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-2 868, 1211; rr 9; w12 3/1 23; w10 4/15 23; w08 9/15 27; w00 11/15 15; w93 11/15 18-19; rs 215
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 868; it-2 1211
Si - 1 reference
si 177 ¶12
Research Guide - 9 references
rr chap. 1 pars. 10-11 (“It Is Jehovah Your God You Must Worship”); it-2 “Satan” par. 17; it-2 “Worship” par. 9; w12 3/1 23 (Is the Trinity a Bible teaching?); w10 4/15 23 par. 15 (Turn Your Eyes Away From Worthless Things!); w08 9/15 27 (Imitate Jesus—Render Acceptable Worship to God); w00 11/15 15 par. 19 (Christians Find Happiness in Serving); w93 11/15 18 par. 4 (Be of Good Courage!); rs 215 par. 2 (Jesus Christ)


 
[Matt. 4:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w75 717; po 146; w72 627; bf 511; w61 59; w51 367
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 868; w08 11/15 30-31; w89 11/1 16
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Satan” par. 17; w08 11/15 30 par. 15 (“Oppose the Devil” as Jesus Did); w89 11/1 16-17 (Wilderness of Judah—Barren but Fascinating)


Matt. 4:12-25 - North Shore of the Sea of Galilee, Looking Northwest
 ▶Matt. 4:12; 14:3-5; Mark 6:17-20; Luke 3:19, 20 - John imprisoned - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 3] - Video section 11:45 – 13:28

 
[Matt. 4:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w75 619; og 20; ns 227
MWB 15-21/12/25 (Matt. 4:12-16) - 1 reference
ip-1 125-126 ¶16-17


 ▶Matt. 4:13-16 - Jesus goes to Capernaum - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 3] - Video section 30:53 – 31:56

 
[Matt. 4:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w62 247; w61 311; ns 229
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
ip-1 124-126
Research Guide - 1 reference
ip-1 chap. 10 (The Promise of a Prince of Peace)


 
[Matt. 4:14] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
ip-1 124-126
Research Guide - 1 reference
ip-1 chap. 10 (The Promise of a Prince of Peace)


 
[Matt. 4:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w71 323; ad 1204; w62 397, 404; w60 550
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 59; ip-1 124-126; gt chapter 22; w87 4/1 14-15; w86 3/1 8
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 22 (Four Disciples Will Be Fishers of Men); ip-1 chap. 10 (The Promise of a Prince of Peace); gt chap. 22 (Four Disciples Are Called); w87 4/1 14-15 (Grandest Childbirth on Earth Preludes Worldwide Security); w86 3/1 8 (Four Disciples Are Called)


 
[Matt. 4:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w71 323; ad 1204; w66 255; w62 397; w51 406, 582
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
jy 59, 161; ip-1 125-126; w93 4/1 11; gt chapters 22, 67; w88 4/15 9; w87 4/1 14-15; w86 3/1 8
Research Guide - 9 references
jy chap. 22 (Four Disciples Will Be Fishers of Men); jy chap. 67 (“Never Has Any Man Spoken Like This”); ip-1 chap. 10 pars. 15-17 (The Promise of a Prince of Peace); w93 4/1 11 par. 12 (Follow the Light of the World); gt chap. 22 (Four Disciples Are Called); gt chap. 67 (They Fail to Arrest Him); w88 4/15 9 (They Fail to Arrest Him); w87 4/1 14-15 (Grandest Childbirth on Earth Preludes Worldwide Security); w86 3/1 8 (Four Disciples Are Called)


 ▶Matt. 4:17; John 4:43-45; Mark 1:14, 15; Luke 4:14, 15 - Jesus begins preaching in Galilee - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 3] - Video section 22:07 – 23:07

 
[Matt. 4:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 17 references
g83 7/22 14; kc 71; w75 619; w75 751; og 20; ts 128, 155; w73 651; w72 231, 680-681; w71 78; ad 732; w70 620-621; sv 9-10; g65 5/8 7; g65 8/8 6; g63 2/22 28; g63 5/8 5; g63 8/8 28; g61 4/22 19; g61 6/22 8; w60 200; w58 235; w51 722; w46 248; na46 18; w44 293; tf 257; w41 267; ci 92; w40 22; w39 357
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
lff lesson 31; it-1 988, 1061; be 209-210; w96 2/1 16; si 177
Si - 2 references
si 155 ¶12; si 180 ¶29
Research Guide - 6 references
lff lesson 31 points 1-7 (What Is God’s Kingdom?); it-1 “Good News” par. 14; it-1 “Heaven” par. 13; be study 36 (Theme Developed); w96 2/1 16 par. 3 (God’s Kingdom—Are You Getting the Sense of It?); si 177 par. 13 (Bible Book Number 40—Matthew)


Matt. 4:18 - Casting a Net Matt. 4:18 - Fish of the Sea of Galilee
 ▶Matt. 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11; Mark 1:16-20 - Miraculous catch of fish; first disciples called - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 3] - Video section 31:56 – 39:34

 
[Matt. 4:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 77, 91, 1461; w67 8; yb67 10; w65 265


 
[Matt. 4:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
km 4/80 1; w79 12/15 9-12, 14-15; w73 270; kj 394; w66 387; w65 265; w61 270
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 105; w16.05 9; jy 59; w92 6/15 12-17
Si (Matt. 4:17, 19, 23) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶13
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Andrew” par. 3; w16.05 9 par. 4 (“Go, . . . and Make Disciples of People of All the Nations”); jy chap. 22 (Four Disciples Will Be Fishers of Men); w92 6/15 12-17 (Serving as Fishers of Men)


 
[Matt. 4:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w62 743; g61 2/22 4
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w20.09 2-3
Research Guide - 1 reference
w20.09 2-3 pars. 1-2 (Are You Ready to Become a Fisher of Men?)


Matt. 4:21 - Mending a Fishing Net Matt. 4:21 - First-Century Fishing Boat ▶Matt. 4:21 - Remains of a Galilean Fishing Boat
 
[Matt. 4:21] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w26.06 32
Research Guide - 1 reference
w26.06 32 (Fishing Nets in Bible Times)


 
[Matt. 4:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w58 665
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w20.09 2-3
Research Guide - 1 reference
w20.09 2-3 pars. 1-2 (Are You Ready to Become a Fisher of Men?)


Matt. 4:23 - First-Century Synagogue
 ▶Matt. 4:23-25; Mark 1:39 - Jesus preaches, teaches, and heals - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 09:48 – 13:54

 
[Matt. 4:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
g82 12/8 10; w79 12/15 5-6; g75 6/22 7-8; w71 78; ad 150, 1564; w61 414; pa 223; w52 41
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
ijwbq article 176; it-2 672, 1051; jy 62; gt chapter 24; w86 4/1 9
Si (Matt. 4:17, 19, 23) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶13
MWB 8-14/1/18 - 1 reference
Mt 4:23, nwtsty
Research Guide - 6 references
ijwbq article 176 pars. 8-9 (What Does the Bible Say About Pandemics?); it-2 “Preacher, Preaching” par. 9; it-2 “Synagogue” pars. 7-8; jy chap. 24 (Expanding His Ministry in Galilee); gt chap. 24 (Why Jesus Came to Earth); w86 4/1 9 (Why Jesus Came to Earth)


 
[Matt. 4:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
g73 5/22 14-15; ad 528, 1177, 1263; g71 8/8 21; w69 416; g63 5/8 20; w53 390
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 756; it-2 430, 1053; g90 10/22 30
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 756-757; it-2 430
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w69 416
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Epilepsy” pars. 3-4; it-2 “Moon” par. 13; it-2 “Syria” par. 9; g90 10/22 30 (From Our Readers)


 
[Matt. 4:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 435; w66 531
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 602; nwt 1697
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Decapolis”; nwt 1697 (Glossary of Bible Terms)


Matthew 5
Matt. 5:1 - North Shore of the Sea of Galilee, Looking Northwest
 ▶Matt. 5:1; Luke 6:17-19 - Jesus teaches and heals large crowds - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 00:00 – 02:19

 
[Matt. 5:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w78 1/15 30; g62 4/22 8
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 85; gt chapter 35; w86 9/15 8-9
w04-09 (Matt. 5:1-7:29) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 5:1-7:29) - 3 references
si 177 ¶14; si 180 ¶31; si 189 ¶16
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 9/15 8-9 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given)


 ▶Matt. 5:2-12; Luke 6:20-26 - Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount; happinesses and woes - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 02:31 – 05:15

 
[Matt. 5:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w78 1/15 30


 
[Matt. 5:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 34 references
w85 6/15 5; w84 8/15 16; g82 4/22 12; w81 4/1 18-19; w78 2/1 27-28; g78 8/8 4; w77 238; lp 85-86; g77 6/8 5; w76 291; gh 30; w75 645; w73 106-107; w73 436; w73 491; ad 208, 240, 1064; kj 310; g71 6/8 27-28; w66 227; w65 462; w64 68; w63 382; g63 2/8 6; w62 99, 206; g62 6/22 27; w61 113, 157, 191, 638; w60 74; w58 339, 499; g58 4/8 5; w56 67; ci 94; nd 53
Index 1986-2026 - 32 references
w26.01 2, 7; ijwbq articles 42, 78; ijwfq article 36; w22.10 6; lff lesson 12; g20.1 13; g19.1 10; w18.09 18; it-1 279; mwb18.01 3; jy 85; w13 4/1 6; nwt 1719; w11 7/1 8; w10 8/1 16; w09 2/15 6; w08 5/1 19-20; g 11/08 9; g 4/06 3-4; w04 9/1 5; w04 11/1 8-9; w01 3/1 4-5; w01 10/15 20-21; w00 3/1 29-30; w99 9/1 19; w97 3/15 23; g94 12/8 7; w93 6/1 20; g90 9/22 21; g90 10/8 23
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 279
MWB 8-14/1/18 - 1 reference
Mt 5:3, nwtsty
Research Guide - 32 references
w26.01 2-7 pars. 1-18 (Continue to Satisfy Your “Spiritual Need”); w22.10 6 par. 1 (You Can Find True Happiness); lff lesson 12 point 4 (What Will Help You to Keep Studying the Bible?); g20.1 13 (How to Deal With Stress); g19.1 10 (“Of . . . Peace There Shall Be No End”); w18.09 18 (Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”); it-1 “Beggar, Begging” par. 9; mwb18.01 3 (Lessons Learned From Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); ijwbq article 78 par. 3 (Does God Exist?); ijwfq article 36 (Is the New World Translation Accurate?); w13 4/1 6 (A Meaningful Life—Jesus Shows the Way); nwt 1719 (A1 Principles of Bible Translation); ijwbq article 42 par. 4 (I Don’t Feel Good About My Life—Can Religion, God, or the Bible Help?); w11 7/1 8 (A Meaningful Life—Now and Forever); w10 8/1 16 (How to Find Happiness); w09 2/15 6 (How Jesus’ Sayings Promote Happiness); w08 5/1 19-20 (How Can You Choose a Good Bible Translation?); g 11/08 9 (Six Keys to Personal Success); g 4/06 3 (You Can Find Real Happiness!); g 4/06 4 (The Recipe for True Happiness); w04 9/1 5 (What It Really Takes to Be Happy); w04 11/1 8-9 pars. 2-4 (Happy Servants of Jehovah); w01 3/1 4-5 (How to Find Real Happiness); w01 10/15 20 par. 16 (Acquire a Heart Agreeable to Jehovah); w00 3/1 29-30 (Searching for Jehovah With a Prepared Heart); w99 9/1 19 par. 2 (Make Your Life Successful!); w97 3/15 23 (Where Can True Happiness Be Found?); g94 12/8 7 (Happiness—Guaranteed!); w93 6/1 20 (What Does It Take to Make You Happy?); g90 9/22 21 (How Can I Make Spiritual Progress?); g90 10/8 23 (Why Should I Study the Bible?)


 
[Matt. 5:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w79 12/1 8; w78 2/1 28; gh 30; g74 12/8 28; ad 712, 1189; g71 6/22 27-28; w66 259, 538; rg 207; w39 233
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
w18.09 18-19; it-1 1033; jy 85; w09 2/15 6-7; w04 9/1 4-5; w04 11/1 9-10; w92 5/15 16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1033
Research Guide - 7 references
w18.09 18 par. 7 (Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”); it-1 “Happiness” par. 9; jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w09 2/15 6-7 (How Jesus’ Sayings Promote Happiness); w04 9/1 4-5 (What It Really Takes to Be Happy); w04 11/1 9-10 (Happy Servants of Jehovah); w92 5/15 15 par. 3 (True Happiness in Serving Jehovah)


 
[Matt. 5:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w83 11/15 30; w78 2/1 28-29; w74 377-378; w74 662; ad 831; g71 7/8 27-28; w66 451, 538; w63 543; w60 69, 74, 667; w59 479; w58 139; w53 11; mk 9; w38 217; w37 90; w34 69; jh 36
Index 1986-2026 - 18 references
w20.05 19; w18.09 19; it-1 1201; w16.12 30; w09 2/15 7; w09 3/15 11; w08 5/15 3; w06 8/15 3-7; w04 10/1 3-7; w04 11/1 10-11; w03 4/1 25; w97 10/1 19-20; w91 10/15 10-11; w90 6/1 6; g89 1/22 3, 12; w86 1/1 31; w86 4/15 12-13
Questions From Readers (list) - 2 references
w59 479; w63 543
Research Guide - 20 references
w20.05 19 (Mildness—How Does It Benefit Us?); w18.09 19 pars. 8-9 (Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”); it-1 “Inheritance” par. 15; w16.12 30 (A Mild Temper—The Way of Wisdom); w09 2/15 7 (How Jesus’ Sayings Promote Happiness); w09 3/15 11 par. 4 (Keep Your Eyes on the Prize); w08 5/15 3 (How Should We Treat Others?); w06 8/15 3 (The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth); w06 8/15 4-7 (“As in Heaven, Also Upon Earth”); w04 10/1 3-4 (An Inheritance You Can Count On); w04 10/1 4-7 (“The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth”—How?); w04 11/1 10-11 (Happy Servants of Jehovah); w03 4/1 25 par. 20 (Exhibit “All Mildness Toward All Men”); w97 10/1 19 par. 13 (Loyally Upholding God’s Inspired Word); w91 10/15 10-11 pars. 1-3 (How Happy the Mild-Tempered!); w90 6/1 6 (A Grand Millennium Approaching); g89 1/22 3 (Who Will Inherit the Earth?); g89 1/22 12 (Earth—An Everlasting Inheritance for the Meek); w86 1/1 31 (Questions From Readers); w86 4/15 12-13 pars. 13-14 (Jehovah—The God of Times and Seasons)


 
[Matt. 5:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 2/15 8-9; w77 238; w73 107; ad 566; g71 7/22 27-28; g60 1/22 4; ci 193
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w18.09 19; w11 2/15 27; w09 2/15 7-8; w04 9/1 4-5; w04 11/1 11-12
Research Guide - 5 references
w18.09 19 par. 9 (Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”); w11 2/15 27 (Love Righteousness With All Your Heart); w09 2/15 7-8 (How Jesus’ Sayings Promote Happiness); w04 9/1 4-5 (What It Really Takes to Be Happy); w04 11/1 11-12 (Happy Servants of Jehovah)


 
[Matt. 5:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w78 2/15 9-10; w76 144; w74 494, 505; w72 549-550, 554-555; w71 412; ad 1053; g71 8/8 27-28; g64 2/8 7; g64 6/8 4; w62 579; w54 735; w53 12; w49 167; w47 341
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w18.09 19-20; w13 4/1 6-7; w09 2/15 8-9; w08 5/15 4; w04 11/1 12
MWB 8-14/1/18 - 1 reference
Mt 5:7, nwtsty
Research Guide - 5 references
w18.09 19-20 pars. 10-12 (Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”); w13 4/1 6-7 (A Meaningful Life—Jesus Shows the Way); w09 2/15 8-9 (How Jesus’ Sayings Promote Happiness); w08 5/15 4 (How Should We Treat Others?); w04 11/1 12 (Happy Servants of Jehovah)


 Matt. 5:8 - William Turner, Jr.: Finding True Happiness

 
[Matt. 5:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 3/1 4-5; ad 838; g71 8/22 27-28; w66 709, 711; w65 287; bf 668
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
w18.09 20-21; w10 3/15 30; w09 2/15 9; w04 11/1 12-13; w01 6/15 18-19; w91 1/15 16; w91 4/15 28
Research Guide - 7 references
w18.09 20-21 (Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”); w10 3/15 30 (Maintain “Purity of Heart” in These Critical Times); w09 2/15 9 (How Jesus’ Sayings Promote Happiness); w04 11/1 12-13 (Happy Servants of Jehovah); w01 6/15 18-19 pars. 1-3 (Remain Steadfast as Seeing the Invisible One!); w91 1/15 16 (Seek Those Rightly Disposed for Everlasting Life); w91 4/15 28 (Do You Remember?)


 Matt. 5:9 - Paul Gillies: “Happy Are the Peacemakers”

 
[Matt. 5:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w79 9/1 5; w78 3/1 5; g72 4/22 21; w71 372-374; te 131; g71 9/8 27-28; w66 493; g66 9/22 5; w60 69, 74, 667; w57 493; w51 488
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
w18.09 21; it-2 592; w13 4/1 7; w09 2/15 9; w08 5/15 4; g 5/06 28-29; w04 11/1 12-13; w01 9/1 9; w91 3/1 23
MWB 8-14/1/18 - 2 references
Mt 5:9, nwtsty; w07 12/1 17
Research Guide - 9 references
w18.09 21 par. 17 (Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”); it-2 “Peace” par. 8; w13 4/1 7 (A Meaningful Life—Jesus Shows the Way); w09 2/15 9 (How Jesus’ Sayings Promote Happiness); w08 5/15 4 (How Should We Treat Others?); g 5/06 28-29 (Is It Practical to Be Peaceable?); w04 11/1 12-13 (Happy Servants of Jehovah); w01 9/1 9 par. 5 (“Seek Peace and Pursue It”); w91 3/1 23 (“Seek Peace and Pursue It”)


 
[Matt. 5:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w83 5/1 12, 16-17; g80 10/22 7; w78 3/1 5-6; gh 32-33; w71 492; g71 9/22 27-28; w64 711; g63 9/22 5; w62 264; w42 212
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
lff lesson 59; jy 85; w09 2/15 10; w04 9/1 5; w04 11/1 13-14; gt chapter 35; w86 10/1 8
Research Guide - 7 references
lff lesson 59 (You Can Endure Persecution); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w09 2/15 10 (How Jesus’ Sayings Promote Happiness); w04 9/1 5 (What It Really Takes to Be Happy); w04 11/1 13-14 (Persecuted yet Happy); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 10/1 8 (Who Are Truly Happy?)


 
[Matt. 5:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w82 4/15 16-17; w78 3/1 5-6; gh 32-33; w74 219; w71 492; ad 1034; g71 10/22 27-28; w64 485, 711; g64 9/22 28; g63 9/22 5, 7; w62 264; w58 206; w53 58; w42 212
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
lff lesson 59; w18.09 21; jy 85; w04 9/1 5; w04 11/1 14-15; w01 5/1 15-17; w95 4/1 26-29; gt chapter 35; w86 10/1 8
Research Guide - 9 references
lff lesson 59 (You Can Endure Persecution); w18.09 21 pars. 18-19 (Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w04 9/1 5 (What It Really Takes to Be Happy); w04 11/1 14-15 (Persecuted yet Happy); w01 5/1 15-17 (Maintain Your Joy in Jehovah’s Service); w95 4/1 26-29 (How Christians Cope With Public Reproach); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 10/1 8 (Who Are Truly Happy?)


 
[Matt. 5:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w82 4/15 16-17; w78 3/1 5-6; gh 32-33; w71 492; g71 10/22 27-28; w62 264; w53 58; w51 550; w42 212
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
lff lesson 59; w18.09 21; jy 85; w04 11/1 15-18; w91 12/15 10; gt chapter 35; w86 10/1 8
Si (Matt. 5:12-14, 48) - 2 references
si 79 ¶3; si 177 ¶14
Research Guide - 7 references
lff lesson 59 (You Can Endure Persecution); w18.09 21 pars. 18-19 (Happy Are Those Who Serve “the Happy God”); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w04 11/1 15-18 (Persecuted yet Happy); w91 12/15 10 par. 7 (Rejoice in the Kingdom Hope!); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 10/1 8 (Who Are Truly Happy?)


Matt. 5:13 - Salt on the Shore of the Dead Sea
 ▶Matt. 5:13-16 - “Salt of the earth” and “light of the world” - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 05:15 – 06:12

 
[Matt. 5:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w85 5/15 24, 26; w84 6/1 18; w78 3/15 10; w75 646; g74 8/8 16; ad 1433; g71 3/8 26; g63 2/8 7; g60 9/8 27; g58 6/8 13; w56 632, 663; w55 190; nh 106
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
it-2 842; jy 86, 197; w12 5/1 4, 8-9; w12 12/1 21; w09 5/1 14; w99 8/15 32; w99 12/15 30; gt chapters 35, 84; w89 1/1 9; w86 10/1 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 842
Si (Matt. 5:12-14, 48) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶14
Research Guide - 13 references
it-2 “Salt” par. 5; jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); jy chap. 84 (Discipleship—How Serious?); w12 5/1 4 (A Question for Jesus); w12 5/1 8-9 (How Do Christian Teachings Affect Communities?); w12 12/1 21 (Did You Know?); w09 5/1 14 (Word Pictures in the Bible—Do You Understand Them?); w99 8/15 32 (“If the Salt Loses Its Strength”); w99 12/15 30 (Do You Remember?); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); gt chap. 84 (The Responsibility of Discipleship); w89 1/1 9 (The Responsibility of Discipleship); w86 10/1 9 (Who Are Truly Happy?)


 
[Matt. 5:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 16 references
w80 6/1 8-9; w78 3/15 11; w74 477; ad 353, 1026, 1186, 1671; w64 51, 405; w63 20; yb63 29; w62 172; w61 215; w60 12, 376; w55 190; w50 202; w48 246; w47 328
Index 1986-2026 - 12 references
cf 121; w12 5/1 4, 8-9; w08 5/15 5; w06 6/1 32; w02 2/1 30-31; w97 6/1 14; w93 1/15 11; w93 4/1 17; rs 438; w88 4/1 21; w86 10/1 9
Si (Matt. 5:12-14, 48) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶14
Research Guide - 12 references
cf chap. 12 par. 9 (“Without an Illustration He Would Not Speak to Them”); w12 5/1 4 (A Question for Jesus); w12 5/1 8-9 (How Do Christian Teachings Affect Communities?); w08 5/15 5 pars. 12-13 (How Should We Treat Others?); w06 6/1 32 (“The Ornament of All Galilee”); w02 2/1 30-31 (A City Upon a Mountain); w97 6/1 14 (A Secret Christians Dare Not Keep!); w93 1/15 11 (Light Bearers—For What Purpose?); w93 4/1 17 (Who Are Following the Light of the World?); rs 438 par. 4 (World); w88 4/1 21 par. 1 (God’s Judgments Must Be Declared); w86 10/1 9 (Who Are Truly Happy?)


Matt. 5:15 - First-Century Oil Lamp Matt. 5:15 - Domestic Lampstand
 
[Matt. 5:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w80 6/1 8-9; w78 3/15 11; ad 195; w65 271
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 262; it-2 195-196; w08 5/15 5; w97 6/1 14; w86 10/1 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 262
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Basket” par. 10; it-2 “Lamp” pars. 5-15; w08 5/15 5 pars. 12-14 (How Should We Treat Others?); w97 6/1 14 (A Secret Christians Dare Not Keep!); w86 10/1 9 (Who Are Truly Happy?)


 
[Matt. 5:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w84 6/1 21-22; w80 6/1 9; w78 3/15 11; w76 327; g76 5/8 20; w75 371; w65 337; w63 20, 339; yb63 29; g63 2/8 7; g62 5/22 27; w61 215; w60 12, 475; w47 328
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
w25.08 11; it-2 196; w08 5/15 5-6; w02 2/1 30-31; km 2/01 1; w97 6/1 14; w91 8/1 13; rs 438; w86 10/1 9
Research Guide - 9 references
w25.08 11 par. 13 (Accept Jehovah’s Love); it-2 “Lamp” par. 15; w08 5/15 5-6 pars. 12-16 (How Should We Treat Others?); w02 2/1 30-31 (A City Upon a Mountain); km 2/01 1 (Glorify Jehovah by Fine Works); w97 6/1 14 (A Secret Christians Dare Not Keep!); w91 8/1 13 pars. 19-20 (“The Light Has Come Into the World”); rs 438 par. 4 (World); w86 10/1 9 (Who Are Truly Happy?)


 ▶Matt. 5:17-20 - Jesus to fulfill the Law - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 06:12 – 07:37

 
[Matt. 5:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w81 4/15 14; w78 4/1 29; w78 7/1 5; w72 686; g72 11/22 6; ad 198, 291, 1506; im 279; w61 138; w57 391; w52 72; lg 175, 184; w45 56, 325
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 86; w10 2/1 13; gt chapter 35; w86 10/15 8
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w10 2/1 13 (Should You Keep the Weekly Sabbath?); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 10/15 8 (A High Standard for His Followers)


 
[Matt. 5:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w78 4/1 30; w71 480; ad 64, 476, 733, 834, 1354, 1678; w57 391; lg 184; w45 325
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 90; it-2 1215; wp17.4 13; w88 6/1 30
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 90
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Amen” par. 3; it-2 “Yohdh”; wp17.4 13 (A Powerful Reassurance From Hebrew’s Smallest Letter); w88 6/1 30 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 5:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 4/1 30; g77 9/22 28; w73 436; ad 1078; w70 407; g65 5/22 27; w52 287; lg 184, 187; w47 331; w45 325
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 86-87; gt chapter 35; w86 10/15 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 10/15 8 (A High Standard for His Followers)


 
[Matt. 5:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w80 5/1 7; w78 4/1 30-31; g65 5/22 27; w47 331
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 810; w98 8/1 9; w90 10/1 10-17
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Righteousness” par. 12; w98 8/1 9 pars. 8-10 (Jehovah—The Source of True Justice and Righteousness); w90 10/1 10-15 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions); w90 10/1 15-17 pars. 1-8 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness)


 ▶Matt. 5:21-26 - Counsel on anger and on settling personal conflicts - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 07:37 – 09:22

 
[Matt. 5:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w78 4/15 21; w76 121; w75 646; ad 1397, 1426; w61 275, 283; w53 543
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w26.05 6; w05 3/15 6; w90 10/1 13
w04-09 (Matt. 5:21, 22) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 29 (scriptural questions)
Research Guide - 3 references
w26.05 6 pars. 12-13 (Bible Principles—Why Are They Important?); w05 3/15 6 (What Influence Does Jesus Christ Have on You?); w90 10/1 13 pars. 12-13 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


Matt. 5:22 - The Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna) Matt. 5:22 - Modern-Day Valley of Hinnom
 
[Matt. 5:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 20 references
w82 3/15 23; cj 110; w78 4/15 21-22; w76 121; w76 708; ts 111-112; ad 550, 591, 633, 775; bi8-71 1355; w69 328; int69 1153-1154; w65 107; bi8-63 3574; w62 88; w61 275, 283; w60 146, 204; g60 5/8 28; w58 495; w54 735; w53 542; w50 479; bi7-50 766; w46 8
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
w26.05 6; it-1 846, 905-906; jy 87; w11 4/1 31; w08 1/15 29; w06 2/15 31; w05 3/15 6; w90 10/1 13, 15; w89 7/15 24-25
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 846
Questions From Readers (list) - 2 references
w53 542; w06 2/15 31
Research Guide - 10 references
w26.05 6 pars. 12-13 (Bible Principles—Why Are They Important?); it-1 “Fool” par. 3; it-1 “Gehenna” pars. 4-5; jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w11 4/1 31 (Is Gehenna a Place of Fiery Torment?); w08 1/15 29 par. 6 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); w06 2/15 31 (Questions From Readers); w05 3/15 6 (What Influence Does Jesus Christ Have on You?); w90 10/1 13-15 pars. 13-20 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions); w89 7/15 24-25 (Gems From Matthew’s Gospel)


 
[Matt. 5:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w80 7/1 28, 30; w78 5/1 29; lp 154-155; w76 28-30; w75 409; g74 11/8 27; w73 333; ad 59; w61 356, 543; w54 735
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
cl 222-223; lff lesson 56; it-1 83, 1160; w16.05 5; w09 2/15 10-11; w08 5/15 6; w02 3/15 5; w02 11/1 5-6; w99 10/15 16; w96 7/15 18; g96 2/8 26-27; w94 7/15 21-22
Research Guide - 13 references
cl chap. 22 (Is “the Wisdom From Above” at Work in Your Life?); lff lesson 56 points 3-5 (Maintain Unity in the Congregation); it-1 “Altar” par. 19; it-1 “Humility” par. 20; w16.05 5 par. 11 (Settle Differences in a Spirit of Love); w09 2/15 10-11 (Let Jesus’ Sayings Affect Your Attitude); w08 5/15 6 (How Should We Treat Others?); w02 3/15 5 (Good Leadership—Where Can We Find It?); w02 11/1 5-6 (Apologizing—A Key to Making Peace); w99 10/15 16 pars. 18-19 (Forgive From Your Heart); w96 7/15 18 par. 11 (Maintain Unity in These Last Days); g96 2/8 26-27 (What to Do When You Offend Others); w94 7/15 21-22 (How Do You Settle Differences?)


 
[Matt. 5:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
w80 7/1 28, 30; w78 5/1 29; lp 154-155; w76 28-30; w75 409; g74 11/8 27; w73 333; ad 1378; w63 116; w61 356, 543; w54 735
Index 1986-2026 - 16 references
cl 222-223; w21.12 25-27; lff lesson 56; it-1 1160; it-2 760; mwb18.01 8; w16.05 5; w09 2/15 10-11; w08 5/15 6; w02 3/15 5; w02 11/1 5-6; w99 10/15 16; w96 7/15 18; g96 2/8 26-27; w94 7/15 21-22; w89 11/15 19
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 760
Research Guide - 16 references
cl chap. 22 (Is “the Wisdom From Above” at Work in Your Life?); w21.12 25-27 (Continue to “Listen to Him”); lff lesson 56 points 3-5 (Maintain Unity in the Congregation); it-1 “Humility” par. 20; it-2 “Reconciliation”; mwb18.01 8 (First Make Your Peace With Your Brother—How?); w16.05 5 par. 11 (Settle Differences in a Spirit of Love); w09 2/15 10-11 (Let Jesus’ Sayings Affect Your Attitude); w08 5/15 6 (How Should We Treat Others?); w02 3/15 5 (Good Leadership—Where Can We Find It?); w02 11/1 5-6 (Apologizing—A Key to Making Peace); w99 10/15 16 pars. 18-19 (Forgive From Your Heart); w96 7/15 18 par. 11 (Maintain Unity in These Last Days); g96 2/8 26-27 (What to Do When You Offend Others); w94 7/15 21-22 (How Do You Settle Differences?); w89 11/15 19 par. 16 (Take a Personal Interest in Others)


 
[Matt. 5:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
g79 3/8 11-12; w78 5/1 30; ad 40, 866; w63 455; rg 288; w39 279
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1250; w08 5/15 6-7
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1250
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Jailer” par. 2; w08 5/15 6 par. 20 (How Should We Treat Others?)


 
[Matt. 5:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w78 5/1 30; ad 866, 1175; w63 455
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1250; nwt 1794
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1250
Si (Matt. 5:26, 38-39) - 1 reference
si 24 ¶26
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Jailer” par. 2; nwt 1794 (B14-B Currency and Weight)


 ▶Matt. 5:27-32 - Counsel on adultery and divorce - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 09:23 – 10:57

 
[Matt. 5:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w78 5/15 28; w77 255-256; w76 121; w75 646; w61 275; w59 543; w56 594; w53 734
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w26.05 6-7; w90 10/1 13
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 5:27-28) - 1 reference
w53 734
Research Guide - 2 references
w26.05 6-7 pars. 14-15 (Bible Principles—Why Are They Important?); w90 10/1 13 pars. 12-14 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 5:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 27 references
w85 4/15 16-18; g80 4/8 12; w78 5/15 28; w77 255-256; w76 121; gh 35; w73 32; w73 539; g73 11/22 27; w72 32; w71 142; ad 292, 729; w69 463; w65 164; g65 2/8 7; w64 153, 550; g64 8/22 8; w63 196; w62 320, 415; w61 275, 283, 506; w59 543; w57 399; w56 594; w53 734; w46 8
Index 1986-2026 - 15 references
w26.05 6-7; w26.09 4; ijwbq article 59; it-1 642; jy 87; g 3/13 10; g 2/12 14; w11 2/15 30; w05 3/15 6; w01 10/15 24; g98 7/8 21-22; gt chapter 35; w90 10/1 13, 15; w86 10/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 642
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 5:27-28) - 2 references
w53 734; w77 255
Research Guide - 14 references
w26.05 6-7 pars. 14-15 (Bible Principles—Why Are They Important?); w26.09 4-5 pars. 12-13 (Trust In Jehovah for Protection); it-1 “Divorce” par. 16; jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); ijwbq article 59 par. 3 (What Does the Bible Say About Pornography? Is Cybersex Wrong?); g 3/13 10 (Pornography); g 2/12 14 (Wisdom for the Eye); w11 2/15 30 pars. 9-10 (Do You Hate Lawlessness?); w05 3/15 6 (What Influence Does Jesus Christ Have on You?); w01 10/15 24 pars. 10-11 (Safeguard Your Heart); g98 7/8 21-22 (What Is Wrong With Flirting?); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w90 10/1 13-15 pars. 14-20 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions); w86 10/15 8 (A High Standard for His Followers)


 
[Matt. 5:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 5/15 28-29; w76 491; w73 80; w73 254; w68 52; w65 108; g65 2/8 7; w46 267; g40 4/17 31
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
w26.09 4-5; lff lesson 40; it-1 906; g17.4 15; jy 87; g 2/12 14; w10 1/1 6-7; w09 2/15 11-12; w01 10/15 26; gt chapter 35; w86 10/15 8-9
Research Guide - 11 references
w26.09 4 par. 13 (Trust In Jehovah for Protection); lff lesson 40 point 4 (How Can We Be Clean in God’s Eyes?); it-1 “Gehenna” par. 6; g17.4 15 (Temptation); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); g 2/12 14 (Wisdom for the Eye); w10 1/1 6-7 (Keeping Alcohol in Its Place); w09 2/15 11-12 (Let Jesus’ Sayings Affect Your Attitude); w01 10/15 26 par. 16 (Safeguard Your Heart); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 10/15 8-9 (A High Standard for His Followers)


 
[Matt. 5:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
g79 11/8 24, 32; w78 5/15 28-29; w76 491; w73 80; ad 633-634, 1535; w68 52; w65 108; g64 11/8 28; g55 3/22 26; w46 267; g40 4/17 31
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
lff lessons 40, 43; it-1 906; jy 87; w09 2/15 11-12; gt chapter 35; w86 10/15 8-9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 906
Research Guide - 7 references
lff lesson 40 point 4 (How Can We Be Clean in God’s Eyes?); lff lesson 43 point 6 (How Should Christians View Alcohol?); it-1 “Gehenna” par. 5; jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w09 2/15 11-12 (Let Jesus’ Sayings Affect Your Attitude); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 10/15 8-9 (A High Standard for His Followers)


Matt. 5:31 - Certificate of Divorce
 
[Matt. 5:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w78 5/15 29; li 237-238; w56 594; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w93 8/15 5; w90 10/1 13-14
Research Guide - 2 references
w93 8/15 4-5 (How to Strengthen Marriage Bonds); w90 10/1 13 par. 15 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 5:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 19 references
int 1146-1147; Rbi8 1576; w83 3/15 30; w80 1/15 30; w78 5/15 29-30; g75 9/22 27-28; w74 511; w74 671-672; w74 703-704; w72 31-32; w72 766-768; ad 39, 292, 460, 1116; g70 11/8 28; li 237-238; g64 10/22 28; w61 94; w60 724; w56 594; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w18.12 12; it-1 642-643; it-2 342; w93 8/15 5; jv 177; w90 10/1 13, 15; tp 147-148
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 642
Research Guide - 7 references
w18.12 11-12 pars. 9-10 (Honor “What God Has Yoked Together”); it-1 “Divorce”; it-2 “Marriage” par. 23; w93 8/15 5 (How to Strengthen Marriage Bonds); jv chap. 13 (Recognized by Our Conduct); w90 10/1 13-15 pars. 15-20 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions); tp chap. 13 pars. 14-15 (Your View of Sex—What Difference Does It Make?)


 ▶Matt. 5:33-48; Luke 6:27-30, 32-36 - Counsel on oaths, retaliation, and love for enemies - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 10:57 – 14:54

 
[Matt. 5:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w78 6/1 13; w75 646; w72 30; ad 1640
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
g93 4/8 25; w90 10/1 13-14
Si - 1 reference
si 102 ¶10
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 5:33-37) - 1 reference
w51 95
Research Guide - 2 references
g93 4/8 25 (Must We Pay Our Vows?); w90 10/1 13-14 pars. 12-16 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 5:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
cj 195-197; w78 6/1 13-14; g75 7/22 27; w72 30; w64 233; w61 282; g61 4/8 27; w51 95; g37 6/2 562
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w22.04 28; it-2 517-518; w17.10 32; g93 4/8 25; w90 10/1 14-15
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 517-518
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 5:33-37) - 1 reference
w51 95
Research Guide - 5 references
w22.04 28 par. 2 (Questions From Readers); it-2 “Oath” pars. 15-18; w17.10 32 (Did You Know?); g93 4/8 25 (Must We Pay Our Vows?); w90 10/1 14-15 pars. 16-20 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 5:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w85 2/1 11-12; w83 8/1 19; cj 195-197; w78 6/1 13-14; go 57; g75 7/22 27; w74 686; pm 366-367; w71 744-745; ad 477, 1122; g65 6/8 27; w64 80, 233; w61 282, 620; nu 19; g61 4/8 27; w58 633; gr 18; w42 92
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 517-518; w98 10/15 8-12; w90 10/15 17; ws 142
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 5:33-37) - 1 reference
w51 95
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Oath” pars. 15-18; w98 10/15 8-12 (Jerusalem—“The City of the Great King”); w90 10/15 17 par. 7 (Be Thankful—Jehovah’s Messianic Kingdom Rules); ws chap. 17 pars. 13-14 (Loyally Remembering Jehovah’s Organization)


 
[Matt. 5:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 6/1 13-14; g75 7/22 27; ad 683, 724, 831; g61 4/8 27
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 995, 1050; it-2 517-518
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 5:33-37) - 1 reference
w51 95
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Gray-headedness” par. 3; it-1 “Head” par. 4; it-2 “Oath” pars. 15-18


 
[Matt. 5:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 17 references
w82 8/1 29; w82 9/1 23; cj 195-197; w78 6/1 14; fl 136; g78 2/22 3-4; yy 178; w75 383; g75 7/22 27; w73 63; w72 30, 121; ad 869, 1238; te 71; w64 324; w63 268; g63 5/8 4; g62 8/8 4; w61 548; g61 4/8 27; g37 6/2 562
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 517-518; rr 85; w12 10/15 27-31; w90 10/1 14
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 517-518
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 5:33-37) - 1 reference
w51 95
Research Guide - 4 references
rr chap. 8 pars. 6-7 (“I Will Raise Up One Shepherd”); it-2 “Oath” pars. 15-18; w12 10/15 27-31 (Let Your Yes Mean Yes); w90 10/1 14 par. 16 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 5:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w78 6/15 8; w75 646; ad 308
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
ijwbq article 149; it-1 429; w14 9/1 9; g 9/10 10; w90 10/1 13-14
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 429
Si (Matt. 5:26, 38-39) - 2 references
si 24 ¶26; si 26 ¶8
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Cheek” par. 3; ijwbq article 149 (What Does “an Eye for an Eye” Mean?); w14 9/1 9 (Was God’s Law to Israel Just and Fair?); g 9/10 10 (What Does It Mean to Turn the Other Cheek?); w90 10/1 13-14 pars. 12-17 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 5:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
w78 6/15 8-9; g78 2/8 3; w75 648; g75 9/8 27; g74 3/8 4; w71 373; ad 308; te 132-133; w69 324; g63 7/22 3; g62 2/8 3; w60 204, 452; w55 478; w51 74; rg 288; w39 279
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
ijwbq article 149; mrt article 134; it-1 429; jy 87-88; g 9/10 10-11; lr 103-105; w98 12/15 23-25; gt chapter 35; w90 10/1 14-15; pe 236-237; w86 10/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 429
Si (Matt. 5:26, 38-39) - 1 reference
si 24 ¶26
Research Guide - 11 references
mrt article 134 par. 4 (Violence Is Not the Answer); it-1 “Cheek” par. 3; ijwbq article 149 (What Does “an Eye for an Eye” Mean?); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); g 9/10 10-11 (What Does It Mean to Turn the Other Cheek?); lr chap. 19 (Is It Right to Fight?); w98 12/15 21-25 (When Armed Robbers Strike); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w90 10/1 14-15 pars. 17-20 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions); pe chap. 28 par. 17 (Getting Along with One Another in Love); w86 10/15 9 (A High Standard for His Followers)


 
[Matt. 5:40] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
g79 3/8 11-12; w78 6/15 9-10; fl 27; g78 2/8 3; ad 467; w51 74; g33 7/5 625
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 654; w98 12/15 23-25
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 654
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Dress” par. 14; w98 12/15 21-25 (When Armed Robbers Strike)


 
[Matt. 5:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
Rbi8 1586; w78 6/15 10; fl 27; g78 2/8 3; w51 74
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-2 401; w15 2/1 6; nwt 1704; w12 4/1 9; bi12 1646; w05 2/15 23-26; w97 4/1 28; w96 5/1 12; g86 11/8 26-27
Research Guide - 8 references
it-2 “Mile”; w15 2/1 6 (How to Enjoy Hard Work); nwt 1704 (Glossary of Bible Terms); w12 4/1 9 (Did You Know?); w05 2/15 23-26 (‘If You Are Impressed Into Service’); w97 4/1 28 (Questions From Readers); w96 5/1 12 par. 9 (God and Caesar); g86 11/8 26-27 (Must All Taxes Be Paid?)


 
[Matt. 5:42] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w78 6/15 10; w66 93


 Matt. 5:43 - Geoffrey W. Jackson: Jesus Fulfilled the Law

 
[Matt. 5:43] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 7/1 5; ad 718; w68 127; w60 204; w53 479
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w26.05 7; cf 103-104; it-1 1043; w08 5/15 7-8; w95 6/15 5; w90 10/1 13-14
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1043
Questions From Readers (list) - 2 references
w53 479; w68 127
Research Guide - 6 references
w26.05 7 pars. 16-17 (Bible Principles—Why Are They Important?); cf chap. 10 par. 14 (“It Is Written”); it-1 “Hate” pars. 3-4; w08 5/15 7-8 (Keep On Doing Good); w95 6/15 5 (An End to Hatred Worldwide); w90 10/1 13-14 pars. 12-18 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 5:44] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 18 references
w85 3/15 23; g85 2/8 17-18; w78 7/1 5-6; w78 9/1 5; g78 8/8 28; w75 524-525; g75 12/8 29; ad 569, 718-719, 1288, 1330; g71 1/22 6; w68 479; w66 598; w65 9; yb65 14; g65 4/22 20; g64 2/22 27; g63 1/22 4; g63 2/8 8; w60 204; w53 479; w52 598; w33 51
Index 1986-2026 - 17 references
w26.03 27; w26.05 7; ijwbq article 195; mrt article 134; w24.11 7; it-1 726, 1043; it-2 274; w14 6/15 18-19; g 11/09 10-11; w08 5/15 8; w05 12/15 23; w01 1/1 17; g01 8/8 8-10; g98 10/22 7; w95 6/15 5; w90 10/1 14-15
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 1043; it-2 274
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w68 479
Research Guide - 17 references
w26.03 27 par. 4 (Why You Can Be Happy When You Are Hated); w26.05 7 pars. 16-17 (Bible Principles—Why Are They Important?); mrt article 134 par. 5 (Violence Is Not the Answer); w24.11 6-7 pars. 16-18 (How to Cope With Injustice); ijwbq article 195 (What Does It Mean to “Love Your Enemies”?); it-1 “Enemy” par. 9; it-1 “Hate” pars. 3-5; it-2 “Love” par. 12; w14 6/15 18 par. 8 (“You Must Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”); g 11/09 10-11 (Is It Possible to Love One’s Enemies?); w08 5/15 8 par. 4 (Keep On Doing Good); w05 12/15 23 par. 17 (Whom Do You Obey—God or Men?); w01 1/1 17 (How Far-Reaching Is Your Love?); g01 8/8 8-10 (Breaking the Cycle of Hate); g98 10/22 7 (Can All People Ever Love One Another?); w95 6/15 5 (An End to Hatred Worldwide); w90 10/1 14-15 pars. 18-20 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 5:45] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 19 references
w78 7/1 6; w78 9/1 5; lp 19; w76 492; km 9/76 3; w75 524-525; w74 120; w74 177, 190; w72 592; ad 569, 1324, 1536; g71 3/22 28; w65 367; w64 496; g64 7/22 28; w62 304; w61 286; w53 479
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w23.03 17; cl 273-274; w16.06 3; w09 1/1 14; w08 5/15 8; w89 12/1 5
Research Guide - 6 references
w23.03 17 par. 10 (Learn More About Jehovah Through His Creation); cl chap. 27 pars. 8-9 (“How Great His Goodness Is!”); w16.06 3 (Jehovah “Cares for You”); w09 1/1 14 (Be Thankful for the Rain); w08 5/15 8 par. 5 (Keep On Doing Good); w89 12/1 5 (The Amazing Scope of God’s Goodness)


 
[Matt. 5:46] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w78 7/1 6; ad 1578; w65 207; g64 7/22 28
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w08 5/15 8
Research Guide - 1 reference
w08 5/15 8 par. 6 (Keep On Doing Good)


 
[Matt. 5:47] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w78 7/1 6; w74 465; w65 207; g64 7/22 28; w61 91
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w08 5/15 8
Research Guide - 1 reference
w08 5/15 8 pars. 6-7 (Keep On Doing Good)


 
[Matt. 5:48] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
g79 11/8 24, 32; w78 7/1 6; w76 529; w74 150-151, 155; w71 565; ad 837, 1288; g67 11/8 4; w66 23; yb66 31; g66 12/8 3; w65 207; w64 707; g64 7/22 27; w63 35; w61 188; ns 29; g61 12/8 28; g60 7/22 27; w59 271
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 1212; it-2 605; jy 88; w10 11/15 22; w08 1/15 29; w08 5/15 8-9; w08 12/15 4; g03 7/22 12; w96 10/1 10; gt chapter 35; w86 10/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 605
Si (Matt. 5:12-14, 48) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶14
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w10 11/15 22
Research Guide - 11 references
it-1 “Integrity” par. 15; it-2 “Perfection” par. 20; jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w10 11/15 22 (Questions From Readers); w08 1/15 29 par. 7 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); w08 5/15 8 par. 8 (Keep On Doing Good); w08 12/15 4 (Why Keep Your Integrity?); g03 7/22 12 (Why Do I Feel That I Have to Be Perfect?); w96 10/1 10 par. 5 (“Follow the Course of Hospitality”); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 10/15 9 (A High Standard for His Followers)


Matthew 6
 ▶Matt. 6:1-4 - Avoid the display of righteousness - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 14:54 – 15:58

 
[Matt. 6:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 7/15 30; g73 8/8 28; g66 3/22 5; g66 12/8 3; w62 472; w60 15; w58 515
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w09 2/15 13-14; w90 10/1 15-16
Research Guide - 2 references
w09 2/15 13 par. 18 (Let Jesus’ Sayings Affect Your Attitude); w90 10/1 15-16 pars. 1-3 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness)


Matt. 6:2 - First-Century Synagogue
 
[Matt. 6:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w78 7/15 30-31; g77 4/8 27; w71 414; ad 64, 208, 806, 1618; w69 328; g66 3/22 5; w65 195; w62 472, 631; w61 740; g61 10/22 4; w58 515; w52 320; w51 644
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
ijwbq article 155; it-1 279, 939; it-2 1130; w09 2/15 14; w90 10/1 16
Research Guide - 6 references
ijwbq article 155 (What Does the Bible Say About Giving?); it-1 “Beggar, Begging” pars. 5-7; it-1 “Gifts of Mercy” par. 7; it-2 “Trumpet” par. 6; w09 2/15 14 par. 19 (Let Jesus’ Sayings Affect Your Attitude); w90 10/1 15-16 pars. 2-3 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness)


 
[Matt. 6:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w78 7/15 31; w78 8/1 14-15; g77 4/8 27; w71 414; w65 279; w62 284, 472; g61 10/22 4; w58 515; w52 320
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w09 2/15 14; g92 12/22 8
Research Guide - 2 references
w09 2/15 14 pars. 20-21 (Let Jesus’ Sayings Affect Your Attitude); g92 12/22 8 (Does Christmas Giving Make Sense?)


 
[Matt. 6:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w78 7/15 31; w71 414; w65 279; w62 472
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w09 2/15 14; g92 12/22 8
Research Guide - 2 references
w09 2/15 14 pars. 20-21 (Let Jesus’ Sayings Affect Your Attitude); g92 12/22 8 (Does Christmas Giving Make Sense?)


 ▶Matt. 6:5-15 - How to pray and the model prayer - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 15:58 – 18:19

 
[Matt. 6:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w78 8/1 14; w78 8/15 5; ad 64; w69 351; g66 3/22 6; w63 319; w61 740; w60 227; lg 160; w51 326; w43 361; w30 204
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
jy 88; w10 10/1 11; w09 2/15 15-16; w96 7/15 6; gt chapter 35; w90 7/15 6; w90 10/1 16-17; w86 11/1 8
Research Guide - 8 references
jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w10 10/1 11 (7 Will God Hear and Answer?); w09 2/15 15-16 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w96 7/15 6 (How Should We Pray to God?); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w90 7/15 6 (Because He Prayed); w90 10/1 16-17 pars. 4-5 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness); w86 11/1 8 (Prayer, and Trust in God)


 
[Matt. 6:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w85 4/15 11; w78 8/1 14-15; g66 3/22 6; g64 1/22 9; lg 160; w47 243; w43 361; w41 254; w37 233; w30 204
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
jy 88; w10 10/1 9; w09 2/15 16; w07 2/1 19; w96 7/15 6; w90 7/15 6
Research Guide - 6 references
jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w10 10/1 9 (5 Does It Matter Where and When?); w09 2/15 16 par. 7 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w07 2/1 19 (Jehovah Is an Appreciative God); w96 7/15 6 (How Should We Pray to God?); w90 7/15 6 (Because He Prayed)


 
[Matt. 6:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w80 6/1 25; w78 8/1 15; w78 8/15 5; ts 67; w72 335; g72 11/22 27; w69 351; g68 12/8 28; g66 3/22 6; w63 116; g62 3/22 16; w58 390; lg 162; w43 376; w41 255
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
w24.02 31; wp21.1 8; lff lesson 9; jy 88; g 9/14 9; w09 2/15 16; g 11/08 18-19; w99 1/15 17-18; w96 7/15 7; g92 6/8 20-21; gt chapter 35; w90 1/15 5; w86 5/15 22-23; w86 11/1 8
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w69 351
Research Guide - 14 references
w24.02 31 (Did You Know?); wp21.1 8 (Why Does God Not Answer All Prayers?); lff lesson 9 point 5 (Draw Close to God Through Prayer); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); g 9/14 9 (Prayer); w09 2/15 16 pars. 8-9 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); g 11/08 18-19 (How Does God View Aids to Worship?); w99 1/15 17-18 (Lift Up Loyal Hands in Prayer); w96 7/15 7 (How Should We Pray to God?); g92 6/8 20-21 (Prayers—Repetitious or Spontaneous?); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w90 1/15 5 (Whose Prayers Are Answered?); w86 5/15 22-23 (Praying Before Others With a Humble Heart); w86 11/1 8 (Prayer, and Trust in God)


 
[Matt. 6:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w78 8/1 15; ts 67; g62 3/22 16; lg 162
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
w14 4/1 4-5; w10 3/15 16; w09 2/15 16; kl 151
Research Guide - 4 references
w14 4/1 4-5 (Should You Pray?); w10 3/15 16 par. 8 (Walk by Spirit and Live Up to Your Dedication); w09 2/15 16 par. 10 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); kl chap. 16 par. 4 (How You Can Draw Close to God)


 Matt. 6:9 - Ronald Curzan: Jehovah’s Name Is Sanctified

 Matt. 6:9 - Troy Snyder: Our Role in Sanctifying Jehovah’s Name

 
Sample Conversations (Matt. 6:9) (more videos) - 2 videos
▶Second Return Visit - 2019
▶Initial Call: Kingdom - 2020


 
[Matt. 6:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 43 references
na 3-5, 10, 28-31; w82 4/15 3-4, 7; w81 1/15 31; kc 16; tr 127, 153-154; w80 2/1 10; w80 4/1 22; w78 5/1 16-20; w78 8/15 5; g75 12/22 14; w74 220; w74 313; w74 447-448; g74 6/8 7; g73 4/22 19; w72 170; g72 11/8 6; w71 647; ad 887, 891, 932, 1329-1330, 1410; w70 743; w69 229, 294, 496; g65 2/22 27; w63 103, 165; g63 1/22 28; w62 40, 235, 447; g62 6/8 6; g62 9/8 7; w61 241, 622, 746; ns 11; nu 23; w58 715; yw 27; w57 456; g56 2/8 25; w53 533; nh 13, 244; g53 1/8 25; lg 163; w51 488; g48 9/22 24; w43 361; w41 266; lb 30
Index 1986-2026 - 31 references
ijwbq articles 125, 191; cl 30; w21.09 20-21; lff lessons 9, 26, 33; w20.06 3; it-2 17, 668-669, 856; w17.02 9; w15 6/15 21-22; bhs 216; kr 41; w12 11/15 12; g 2/12 12; w11 8/1 27; w10 10/1 7; w09 2/15 17; w08 5/1 21; w06 7/15 4; w04 2/1 8-9; w04 9/15 4-5; w02 4/1 5-6; w99 1/15 13; w91 9/15 7-8; w90 1/15 5; w90 5/15 16-17; si 176; pe 184-185
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 17; it-2 668-669
Si (Matt. 6:9-10) - 2 references
si 29 ¶30; si 100 ¶43
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w62 447
Research Guide - 31 references
cl chap. 3 pars. 12-13 (“Holy, Holy, Holy Is Jehovah”); ijwbq article 191 (How to Pray—Is the Lord’s Prayer the Best Way?); w21.09 20-21 (Draw Close to Your Spiritual Family); lff lesson 9 point 1 (Draw Close to God Through Prayer); lff lesson 26 point 7 (Why Do Evil and Suffering Exist?); lff lesson 33 (What the Kingdom Will Accomplish); w20.06 3 (“Let Your Name Be Sanctified”); it-2 “Jehovah” par. 76; it-2 “Prayer” par. 9; it-2 “Sanctification” par. 4; w17.02 9 (The Ransom—A “Perfect Present” From the Father); ijwbq article 125 (How Many Names Does God Have?); w15 6/15 21-22 (Live in Harmony With the Model Prayer—Part I); bhs 216 (Endnotes); kr chap. 4 (Jehovah Exalts His Name); w12 11/15 12 par. 8 (Jesus Set the Pattern of Humility); g 2/12 12 (How Should We Pray to God?); w11 8/1 27 (Does God Dwell in One Place?); w10 10/1 7 (4 What About?); w09 2/15 17 par. 12 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w08 5/1 21 (How Can You Choose a Good Bible Translation?); w06 7/15 4 (God’s Kingdom—Superior in Every Way); w04 2/1 8-9 (“Lord, Teach Us How to Pray”); w04 9/15 4-5 (The Lord’s Prayer—Its Meaning for You); w02 4/1 5-6 (Search for God With Your Heart and Mind); w99 1/15 13 par. 13 (Are Your Prayers “Prepared as Incense”?); w91 9/15 7-8 (Prayers Sure to Be Answered); w90 1/15 5 (Whose Prayers Are Answered?); w90 5/15 16-17 (“Teach Us How to Pray”); si 176 par. 7 (Bible Book Number 40—Matthew); pe chap. 22 (Identifying the True Religion)


 
Sample Conversations (Matt. 6:10) (more videos) - 2 videos
▶Sample Teach the Truth Presentation - 2017
▶First Return Visit - 2018


 
[Matt. 6:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 48 references
w83 5/15 8-9; w82 4/15 3-4; w82 5/1 9-11; w81 4/15 15; kc 21; tr 103; w80 10/1 26-27; g79 1/22 27-28; w78 8/15 5-6; w75 261; g75 12/22 11; w74 235; w74 291; w74 625; w74 645; g74 6/8 7; w73 360-361; w73 389; w73 645; w73 689; g73 4/22 19; w72 170; g72 6/8 8; w71 67-68; w71 131-132; w71 281; ad 666, 802, 1269, 1289, 1330, 1336; te 159; w70 195, 743; w69 131, 496; is 181; g65 3/8 9; w63 166; g63 7/8 7; w62 11, 728; g62 6/8 6; g62 10/8 25; w61 241, 622; ns 243, 246; bd 59; nu 23; g61 4/22 21; w60 3, 131, 284, 632; w58 715; yw 27, 342; g56 2/8 25; nh 244; g53 1/8 25; lg 163; w51 495; g48 9/22 24; w43 371; w41 266; ci 95; w39 324; g35 6/5 561; lb 31; g31 4/1 442
Index 1986-2026 - 45 references
wp26.1 6; ijwbq article 191; w24.12 6-7; lff lessons 26, 33; wp20.2 3; g19.1 10-11; it-2 17, 170, 669; w17.02 9-11; w15 6/15 22-24; bhs 83-88, 90-91, 216; w14 1/15 16, 27-28; bh 76-82, 84; kr 8-12, 235-237, 240; g 2/12 12-13; w10 10/1 7-8; w09 2/15 17; w08 1/1 4-5; w08 5/15 12-13; w06 7/15 4, 7; w04 2/1 9-12; w04 4/15 3-7; w04 9/15 5-6; w03 12/15 28-29; w02 4/1 6; w99 1/15 13-14; w96 6/1 31; w96 7/15 6; bp 3; w92 2/1 5; w91 9/15 7-8; w90 1/15 5; w90 5/15 17, 20; w89 8/15 12-13; pe 135
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 17; it-2 668-669
Si (Matt. 6:9-10) - 1 reference
si 100 ¶43
MWB 15-21/1/18 - 1 reference
bhs 178 ¶12
Research Guide - 41 references
wp26.1 6 (Can Better Government Bring World Peace?); w24.12 6 par. 14 (A Miraculous Provision of Bread); ijwbq article 191 (How to Pray—Is the Lord’s Prayer the Best Way?); lff lesson 26 point 7 (Why Do Evil and Suffering Exist?); lff lesson 33 (What the Kingdom Will Accomplish); wp20.2 3 (“Thy Kingdom Come”—A Prayer Repeated by Millions of People); g19.1 10-11 (“Of . . . Peace There Shall Be No End”); it-2 “Jehovah” par. 76; it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 62; it-2 “Prayer” par. 10; w17.02 9-11 (The Ransom—A “Perfect Present” From the Father); w15 6/15 22-24 (Live in Harmony With the Model Prayer—Part I); bhs chap. 8 pars. 1-23 (What Is God’s Kingdom?); bhs 216 (Endnotes); w14 1/15 16 par. 14 (100 Years of Kingdom Rule—How Does It Affect You?); w14 1/15 27 par. 2 (“Let Your Kingdom Come”—But When?); bh chap. 8 pars. 1-22 (What Is God’s Kingdom?); kr chap. 1 (“Let Your Kingdom Come”); kr chap. 22 (The Kingdom Carries Out God’s Will on Earth); g 2/12 12-13 (How Should We Pray to God?); w10 10/1 7-8 (4 What About?); w09 2/15 17 par. 13 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w08 1/1 4-5 (A Request Made Around the World); w08 5/15 12-13 pars. 3-5 (Deliverance by God’s Kingdom Is at Hand!); w06 7/15 4-7 (God’s Kingdom—Superior in Every Way); w04 2/1 9-12 (“Lord, Teach Us How to Pray”); w04 4/15 3 (Is God’s Will Being Done?); w04 4/15 4-7 (When God’s Will Is Done on Earth); w04 9/15 5-6 (The Lord’s Prayer—Its Meaning for You); w03 12/15 28-29 (Questions From Readers); w02 4/1 6 (Search for God With Your Heart and Mind); w99 1/15 13 par. 14 (Are Your Prayers “Prepared as Incense”?); w96 6/1 31 (Questions From Readers); w96 7/15 6 (How Should We Pray to God?); bp 3 (The Government That Will Bring Paradise); w92 2/1 5 (False Prophets Today); w91 9/15 7-8 (Prayers Sure to Be Answered); w90 1/15 5 (Whose Prayers Are Answered?); w90 5/15 17-20 (“Teach Us How to Pray”); w89 8/15 12-13 pars. 11-15 (Opening Up the Way Back to Paradise); pe chap. 16 (God’s Government Begins Its Rule)


 Matt. 6:11 - M. Stephen Lett: Beware of the Power of Materialism

 
[Matt. 6:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 21 references
w82 4/15 3, 5; kc 26-27; tr 153-154; w78 8/15 6; g78 10/8 21-22; w76 499; g74 6/8 7; ad 566, 1221, 1243, 1555, 1670; w69 294, 496; w64 95, 643; w63 166; w62 434; g56 2/8 25; w54 231; g53 1/8 25; lg 163; w51 496; g48 9/22 25; w41 267; g35 6/5 561; lb 34
Index 1986-2026 - 15 references
ijwbq article 191; w24.12 6-7; it-1 363; w15 6/15 26-27; w14 6/1 7; g 2/12 12-13; w10 10/1 8; w09 2/15 17-18; w09 8/1 19-20; w04 2/1 13-14; w04 9/15 6; w99 1/15 14; w90 1/15 5; w90 5/15 17-18; w87 7/15 18
Research Guide - 15 references
w24.12 6 par. 14 (A Miraculous Provision of Bread); ijwbq article 191 (How to Pray—Is the Lord’s Prayer the Best Way?); it-1 “Bread” par. 1; w15 6/15 26-27 (Live in Harmony With the Model Prayer—Part II); w14 6/1 7 (Have You Tasted the Bread of Life?); g 2/12 12-13 (How Should We Pray to God?); w10 10/1 8 (4 What About?); w09 2/15 17 par. 14 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w09 8/1 19-20 (“What Are We to Eat?”); w04 2/1 13-14 (Jehovah Provides Our Daily Needs); w04 9/15 6 (The Lord’s Prayer—Its Meaning for You); w99 1/15 14 par. 15 (Are Your Prayers “Prepared as Incense”?); w90 1/15 5 (Whose Prayers Are Answered?); w90 5/15 17-18 (“Teach Us How to Pray”); w87 7/15 18 (Prayers Require Works)


 
[Matt. 6:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w82 4/15 3, 5; kc 27; w78 8/15 6; yy 184; w70 387-388; w65 304; w63 167; w58 507; g56 2/8 25; g53 1/8 25; lg 163; w51 498; g48 9/22 25; w41 268; lb 35
Index 1986-2026 - 18 references
ijwbq article 191; w25.02 10, 12; cl 264-265; it-1 601-602; w15 6/15 27-28; g 2/12 12-13; w10 8/15 6; w10 10/1 8; w09 2/15 18; w08 5/15 9; w04 2/1 14-16; w04 9/15 6; w99 1/15 14; w97 12/1 12; g93 12/8 19; w90 1/15 5; w90 5/15 18-19
Research Guide - 17 references
w25.02 8-13 (Jehovah’s Forgiveness—What It Means for You); cl chap. 26 par. 13 (A God Who Is “Ready to Forgive”); ijwbq article 191 (How to Pray—Is the Lord’s Prayer the Best Way?); it-1 “Debt, Debtor” par. 13; w15 6/15 27-28 (Live in Harmony With the Model Prayer—Part II); g 2/12 12-13 (How Should We Pray to God?); w10 8/15 6 (Questions From Readers); w10 10/1 8 (4 What About?); w09 2/15 18 par. 15 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w08 5/15 9 par. 9 (Keep On Doing Good); w04 2/1 14-16 (Jehovah Provides Our Daily Needs); w04 9/15 6 (The Lord’s Prayer—Its Meaning for You); w99 1/15 14 par. 16 (Are Your Prayers “Prepared as Incense”?); w97 12/1 12 par. 9 (Jehovah, a God “Ready to Forgive”); g93 12/8 19 (How Complete Is God’s Forgiveness?); w90 1/15 5 (Whose Prayers Are Answered?); w90 5/15 18-19 (“Teach Us How to Pray”)


 
[Matt. 6:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 16 references
w82 4/15 3, 5; kc 28; cj 29-30; w78 8/15 6; w77 30; w76 515-516; w72 329; w71 113; w70 190-191; w66 739; w64 231; w63 167; w61 746; w59 57; yw 47; g56 2/8 25; g53 1/8 25; lg 165; w51 500, 504; g48 9/22 25; w41 268; lb 36
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
ijwbq article 191; w15 6/15 28-29; g 2/12 12-13; w11 1/15 22-23; w10 10/1 8; w09 2/15 18; w06 1/15 28-29; w04 2/1 16-17; w04 9/15 6-7; w01 3/15 13; w99 1/15 14; w90 1/15 5-6; w90 5/15 19-20
Research Guide - 13 references
ijwbq article 191 (How to Pray—Is the Lord’s Prayer the Best Way?); w15 6/15 28-29 (Live in Harmony With the Model Prayer—Part II); g 2/12 12-13 (How Should We Pray to God?); w11 1/15 22-23 (Empowered to Fight Temptation and Cope With Discouragement); w10 10/1 8 (4 What About?); w09 2/15 18 par. 16 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w06 1/15 28-29 (Oppose Satan, and He Will Flee!); w04 2/1 16-17 (Jehovah Provides Our Daily Needs); w04 9/15 6-7 (The Lord’s Prayer—Its Meaning for You); w01 3/15 13 par. 12 (Gaining the Victory Over Human Weakness); w99 1/15 14 par. 17 (Are Your Prayers “Prepared as Incense”?); w90 1/15 5-6 (Whose Prayers Are Answered?); w90 5/15 19-20 (“Teach Us How to Pray”)


 
[Matt. 6:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w78 8/15 6; w75 675; ad 1509; g69 6/22 28; w65 304; w64 304; w63 167; w60 333; w51 291
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w04 2/1 15-16; w96 7/15 19
Si - 1 reference
si 242 ¶9
Research Guide - 2 references
w04 2/1 15-16 (Jehovah Provides Our Daily Needs); w96 7/15 19 par. 14 (Maintain Unity in These Last Days)


 
[Matt. 6:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
bw 107-108; w78 8/15 6; g69 6/22 28; w64 304; w63 167; w60 333; w51 291
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w04 2/1 15-16; w96 7/15 19
Research Guide - 2 references
w04 2/1 15-16 (Jehovah Provides Our Daily Needs); w96 7/15 19 par. 14 (Maintain Unity in These Last Days)


 ▶Matt. 6:16-18 - Avoid hypocritical fasting - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 18:19 – 19:15

 
[Matt. 6:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w85 11/15 28-29; w78 9/1 14-15; g74 12/8 27; w71 536; ad 64, 567-568, 818; g66 3/22 8; g63 2/22 28; w58 575; w53 287; w51 326
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 812; w90 10/1 17
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Fast” par. 9; w90 10/1 17 par. 6 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness)


 
[Matt. 6:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 9/1 15; g74 12/8 27; w71 536; ad 82, 723; g66 3/22 8; w53 287; g30 9/17 827
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 113, 812, 1050; w90 10/1 17
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Anointed, Anointing” par. 5; it-1 “Fast” par. 9; it-1 “Head” par. 4; w90 10/1 17 pars. 6-7 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness)


 
[Matt. 6:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w78 9/1 15; g74 12/8 27; w71 536; g66 3/22 8; w53 287
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 812
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Fast” par. 9


Matt. 6:19 - “Your Clothing Has Become Moth-Eaten”
 ▶Matt. 6:19-24 - Treasures on earth and in heaven - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 19:15 – 20:41

 
[Matt. 6:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w85 11/15 29; w78 9/15 9; w77 199; w75 561-562; w73 408; ad 1185, 1424; g66 6/8 6; g63 3/8 5; w62 135; w44 158; w41 172; ch 54
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-2 828; w12 12/15 7; w01 8/15 27; gt chapter 35; w89 7/15 13-14; w86 6/15 5
Research Guide - 6 references
it-2 “Rust”; w12 12/15 7 pars. 13-14 (Find Real Success in Life); w01 8/15 27 (Do Not Give Up in Doing What Is Fine); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w89 7/15 13-14 pars. 12-13 (Live a Balanced, Simple Life); w86 6/15 5 (Your Hope—God or Riches?)


 
[Matt. 6:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 14 references
w78 4/1 3; w78 9/15 9; w77 204-205; yy 170; w75 561-562; w73 158; w73 408; g72 5/8 4; ad 1407; w70 144-145; g70 1/22 7; g66 6/8 6; w63 197; w62 135, 437; w44 158; w41 172; ch 54
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-2 804; jy 89; w12 12/15 7-8; w08 2/15 14-15; g 6/07 8-9; w01 7/1 14-15; w93 8/15 31; gt chapter 35; w89 7/15 13-14; w86 6/15 5-6; w86 11/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 804
Research Guide - 11 references
it-2 “Riches”; jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w12 12/15 7-8 pars. 13-16 (Find Real Success in Life); w08 2/15 14 par. 16 (Jesus Christ—The Greatest Missionary); g 6/07 8-9 (Determined to Be Rich Spiritually); w01 7/1 14-15 (Share in the Joy of Giving!); w93 8/15 31 (Do You Remember?); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w89 7/15 13-14 pars. 12-13 (Live a Balanced, Simple Life); w86 6/15 5-6 (Your Hope—God or Riches?); w86 11/1 8 (Prayer, and Trust in God)


 
[Matt. 6:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 9/15 9; yy 170; w73 158; w73 408; w65 326; w63 536; w44 158
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w97 10/1 27; w89 7/15 13-14
Research Guide - 2 references
w97 10/1 27 (Is the Spirit of the World Poisoning You?); w89 7/15 13-14 pars. 12-14 (Live a Balanced, Simple Life)


 Matt. 6:22 [Audio drama - modern drama] - Keep Your Eye Simple - JESUS’ COUNSEL

 
[Matt. 6:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
uw 88; w82 4/15 31; w78 9/15 9; w76 311; w75 573; w73 407; ad 1024; w70 530-531; g66 12/8 7; w57 137; w47 229
Index 1986-2026 - 22 references
cf 52-53; w19.04 5-6; it-2 196; lvs 207-208; jy 89; lv 58-59, 181; g 2/12 14; w11 5/15 11-12; w10 4/15 24; w06 10/1 29; km 9/04 1; w01 3/1 5-6; w01 10/15 25; w97 10/1 26-27; w93 12/15 27; gt chapter 35; w89 7/15 14; km 4/89 3; w86 5/1 10-14; w86 8/15 30; w86 11/1 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 196
Research Guide - 22 references
cf chap. 5 pars. 14-15 (“All the Treasures of Wisdom”); w19.04 5-6 (Are You Fully Accomplishing Your Ministry?); it-2 “Lamp” par. 19; lvs chap. 15 par. 20 (Enjoy Your Work); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); lv chap. 5 (How to Keep Separate From the World); lv chap. 15 par. 20 (Find Enjoyment for Your Hard Work); g 2/12 14 (Wisdom for the Eye); w11 5/15 11-12 pars. 3-4 (Christian Families—“Keep Ready”); w10 4/15 24 par. 18 (Turn Your Eyes Away From Worthless Things!); w06 10/1 29 pars. 15-16 (Hope in Jehovah, and Be Courageous); km 9/04 1 (Keep Your Eye Simple); w01 3/1 5-6 (How to Find Real Happiness); w01 10/15 25 (Safeguard Your Heart); w97 10/1 26-27 (Is the Spirit of the World Poisoning You?); w93 12/15 27-28 (Keeping Our Eye “Simple” in Kingdom Work); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w89 7/15 14 par. 15 (Live a Balanced, Simple Life); km 4/89 3 (Give Close Attention to Personal Organization); w86 5/1 10-14 (Is Your Eye “Simple”?); w86 8/15 30 (Do You Remember?); w86 11/1 9 (Prayer, and Trust in God)


 
[Matt. 6:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 9/15 9-10; w76 311; w75 573-574; ad 1067; w70 530-531; g66 12/8 7; w57 137; w47 230-231
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
it-2 254; jy 89; g 2/12 14; w11 5/15 12; w10 4/15 24; w06 10/1 29; w97 10/1 26-27; gt chapter 35; w86 5/1 10-13; w86 11/1 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 254
Research Guide - 10 references
it-2 “Light” par. 6; jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); g 2/12 14 (Wisdom for the Eye); w11 5/15 12 pars. 6-7 (Christian Families—“Keep Ready”); w10 4/15 24 par. 18 (Turn Your Eyes Away From Worthless Things!); w06 10/1 29 pars. 15-16 (Hope in Jehovah, and Be Courageous); w97 10/1 26-27 (Is the Spirit of the World Poisoning You?); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 5/1 10-13 pars. 4-16 (Is Your Eye “Simple”?); w86 11/1 9 (Prayer, and Trust in God)


 Matt. 6:24 - Joel Dellinger: Cannot Slave for Two Masters

 
[Matt. 6:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 14 references
w80 3/15 8; w78 9/15 10; w78 10/1 24; w77 203; w75 232; w75 569; w72 299; ad 1409; w65 134; w60 359; w58 518; w56 341; w55 580; w52 732; w44 277; w42 104; w31 155
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w19.10 27; it-2 806; w08 4/15 4; g 6/07 8; w99 7/1 4-5; w90 12/1 4; w88 8/1 29; w86 6/1 16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 806
MWB 15-21/1/18 - 1 reference
Mt 6:24, nwtsty
Research Guide - 8 references
w19.10 27 par. 5 (Give Jehovah Exclusive Devotion); it-2 “Riches” par. 14; w08 4/15 4 pars. 7-8 (Repudiate “Valueless Things”); g 6/07 8 (Determined to Be Rich Spiritually); w99 7/1 4-5 (How Can Jesus Change Your Life?); w90 12/1 4 (Which God Do You Worship?); w88 8/1 29 (God’s Undeserved Kindness—Do Not Miss Its Purpose!); w86 6/1 16 par. 7 (Determined to Serve Jehovah With a Complete Heart)


 ▶Matt. 6:25-34 - Stop being anxious; seek first God’s Kingdom - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 20:41 – 23:28

 
[Matt. 6:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 19 references
int 1171; g82 12/8 20; g79 3/8 29; w78 10/1 24; w76 466; g75 9/8 28; w73 408; w71 573; ad 248, 695, 927, 1516, 1534, 1672; w63 167, 328; w62 434; w60 634; w58 214; w44 277
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
cl 212-213; w21.01 3; lff lesson 37; it-1 1008-1009; w16.07 9; wp16.1 15; w06 1/1 20-21; g04 6/8 16-17; w03 9/1 14-15; w94 11/15 24-25; w90 10/1 18-19; w89 7/15 14; w88 2/15 12; w87 11/15 4
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1008-1009
Si - 1 reference
si 107 ¶9
Research Guide - 14 references
cl chap. 21 (Jesus Reveals the “Wisdom From God”); w21.01 3 par. 5 (Keep Calm and Trust in Jehovah); lff lesson 37 point 6 (What the Bible Says About Work and Money); it-1 “Greek” par. 20; wp16.1 15 (Do Not Be Anxious); w16.07 9 pars. 8-10 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); w06 1/1 20-21 (How Firm Is Your Trust in God?); g04 6/8 16-17 (Does Anxiety Indicate a Lack of Faith?); w03 9/1 13-19 (Trust in Jehovah Completely in Times of Distress); w94 11/15 24-25 pars. 16-17 (Throw All Your Anxiety Upon Jehovah); w90 10/1 18-19 pars. 10-13 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness); w89 7/15 14 pars. 16-17 (Live a Balanced, Simple Life); w88 2/15 11 par. 8 (“Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled”); w87 11/15 4 (Can Religion Satisfy Our Needs?)


 
[Matt. 6:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 10/1 24-25; g78 10/8 21-22; w75 572; w73 408; w62 434
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
w24.09 27; w23.03 17-18; w16.07 9-10; g 8/14 11; w03 6/15 31; w95 9/15 32; w92 9/1 28; w90 10/1 18-19; w88 2/15 12
Research Guide - 9 references
w24.09 27 par. 6 (Enjoy the Greater Happiness That Comes From Giving); w23.03 17 par. 11 (Learn More About Jehovah Through His Creation); w16.07 9-10 pars. 11-13 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); g 8/14 11 (“Observe Intently the Birds”); w03 6/15 31 (What Birds Can Teach Us); w95 9/15 32 (A Lesson From Birds and Flowers); w92 9/1 28 (Jehovah Has Taken Good Care of Me); w90 10/1 18-19 pars. 11-13 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness); w88 2/15 11 par. 8 (“Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled”)


 
[Matt. 6:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w78 10/1 25; g63 3/8 6; w61 287, 636; w44 280
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
mrt article 29; w16.07 10; wp16.1 15; w10 4/15 14-15; w05 11/1 22; w90 10/1 19
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w61 287
Research Guide - 6 references
mrt article 29 (How to Control Worry); wp16.1 15 (Do Not Be Anxious); w16.07 10 par. 14 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); w10 4/15 14-15 (Do You Let Jehovah Question You?); w05 11/1 21-25 (Will You Walk With God?); w90 10/1 19 par. 13 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness)


Matt. 6:28-30 - Lilies of the Field
 
[Matt. 6:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w78 10/1 25; g74 1/22 9; w71 554; ad 1068; g62 8/8 3
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-2 255-256; w16.07 10-11; w03 6/1 32; g95 11/8 7; w93 2/1 32; w90 10/1 18-19
Research Guide - 6 references
it-2 “Lily” par. 3; w16.07 10-11 pars. 15-16 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); w03 6/1 32 (‘Solomon Was Not Arrayed as One of These’); g95 11/8 7 (The Most Neglected Artist of Our Time); w93 2/1 32 (“The Lilies of the Field”); w90 10/1 18-19 pars. 11-13 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness)


 
[Matt. 6:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w85 5/1 28-29; w78 10/1 25; g74 1/22 9; w71 554
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 255-256; w16.07 10-11; w03 6/1 32; g95 11/8 7
Si - 1 reference
si 65 ¶5
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Lily” par. 3; w16.07 10-11 pars. 15-16 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); w03 6/1 32 (‘Solomon Was Not Arrayed as One of These’); g95 11/8 7 (The Most Neglected Artist of Our Time)


 
[Matt. 6:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w78 10/1 25; w63 167
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w16.07 10-11; w93 2/1 32; w90 10/1 18-19
Research Guide - 3 references
w16.07 10-11 pars. 15-16 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); w93 2/1 32 (“The Lilies of the Field”); w90 10/1 18-19 pars. 11-13 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness)


 
[Matt. 6:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w85 11/15 29; w78 10/1 25-26; g78 3/22 27; w77 472-473; w76 466; w76 499; g74 8/8 5; w72 195-196; g63 3/8 6; w62 622; tc 25; w48 248
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w26.11 27; lff lesson 37; w16.07 11-12; wp16.1 15; w11 9/15 21-22; w06 1/1 22
Research Guide - 6 references
w26.11 27 (How to Be Content During Economic Hardship); lff lesson 37 point 6 (What the Bible Says About Work and Money); wp16.1 15 (Do Not Be Anxious); w16.07 11 par. 17 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); w11 9/15 21-22 pars. 6-7 (“Run . . . That You May Attain It”); w06 1/1 22 (How Firm Is Your Trust in God?)


 
[Matt. 6:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w78 10/1 25-26; w77 472-473; w76 499; gh 36-37; w75 403; w74 113; g74 8/8 5; w73 437; w72 195-196; w62 434
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w26.11 27; mrt article 29; lff lesson 37; w16.07 11-12; w11 9/15 21-22; w06 1/1 22; w89 7/15 11, 14
Research Guide - 7 references
w26.11 27 (How to Be Content During Economic Hardship); lff lesson 37 point 6 (What the Bible Says About Work and Money); mrt article 29 (How to Control Worry); w16.07 11 par. 17 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); w11 9/15 21-22 pars. 6-7 (“Run . . . That You May Attain It”); w06 1/1 22 (How Firm Is Your Trust in God?); w89 7/15 11-14 pars. 3-17 (Live a Balanced, Simple Life)


 Matt. 6:33 - Izak Marais: Seek First the Kingdom

 
[Matt. 6:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 66 references
w85 11/15 28; w84 7/15 20; w84 10/1 17; uw 87-94; w82 8/15 11; w81 10/15 21-22; w78 1/15 22; w78 8/1 22; w78 10/1 26; w78 11/1 17-18; w78 11/15 20; g78 4/22 27; g78 6/8 20; km 2/78 3; w77 239; w77 473; w76 499; w76 748; sl 328; fu 26-27; w74 113; w74 250; w74 534; g74 8/8 5; w73 317; w73 437; w73 489; w73 591; g73 6/22 13; w72 135-136; w72 195-196, 657; g72 10/22 16; w71 767; ad 695, 1064, 1516; w68 715; w67 77; w65 523; g65 9/8 6; w64 535, 643; g64 10/8 29; w63 51, 104, 136, 167, 302, 519, 536; ln 28; g63 2/8 6; w62 135, 341, 434, 524, 622, 743; tc 25; g62 5/8 12; w61 111, 136, 328, 447, 529; g61 10/8 28; w60 7, 16, 629, 634; w59 396, 715; w48 248; w44 278; w39 324; w31 24
Index 1986-2026 - 39 references
ijwbv article 15; lff lesson 37; wp20.2 14-15; it-1 1008; it-2 810; w16.07 12; w16.12 25; w15 9/15 24-25; w14 9/15 22; kr 65, 67; w12 4/15 14-15; w11 2/15 24; w11 9/15 12-14; w11 10/15 10-11; w10 10/15 7-8; w08 9/15 24; g 6/07 9; w06 1/1 20-29; w05 3/15 4-5; g03 9/8 27; w02 3/15 11-13; be 281; wt 101-109; w98 5/1 16; w98 9/1 20-21; w97 10/1 26-27; w96 2/1 20; w95 9/15 32; w94 11/15 24-25; jv 283-303; w90 10/1 19-20; si 165-166; w89 7/15 11, 14; w88 2/15 12; w88 8/15 18-19; w87 11/15 4-5, 11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 810-811
Si - 4 references
si 114 ¶18; si 117 ¶18; si 168 ¶14; si 178 ¶15
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w14 9/15 22
MWB 15-21/1/18 - 1 reference
Mt 6:33, nwtsty
Bible Verses Explained (Matt. 6:33) - 1 reference
“Seek First the Kingdom of God”
Research Guide - 38 references
lff lesson 37 point 6 (What the Bible Says About Work and Money); ijwbv article 15 (Matthew 6:33—“Seek First the Kingdom of God”); wp20.2 14-15 (Choose to Support God’s Kingdom Now!); it-1 “Greek” par. 19; it-2 “Righteousness” par. 11; w16.07 12 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); w16.12 25 par. 4 (Jehovah Rewards Those Who Earnestly Seek Him); w15 9/15 24-25 pars. 8-9 (How Can We Show That We Love Jehovah?); w14 9/15 22 (Questions From Readers); kr chap. 6 (People Who Preach—Ministers Offer Themselves Willingly); w12 4/15 14-15 (Maintain a Complete Heart Toward Jehovah); w11 2/15 24 (Love Righteousness With All Your Heart); w11 9/15 12-14 (Are You Letting Jehovah Be Your Share?); w11 10/15 10-11 pars. 10-11 (Is Your Recreation Beneficial?); w10 10/15 7-8 (Keep On Seeking First “His Righteousness”); w08 9/15 24 pars. 17-18 (Resist “the Spirit of the World”); g 6/07 9 (Determined to Be Rich Spiritually); w06 1/1 20-24 (How Firm Is Your Trust in God?); w06 1/1 25-29 (Seeking Righteousness Will Protect Us); w05 3/15 4-5 (What Influence Does Jesus Christ Have on You?); g03 9/8 27 (Does God Bless Us With Riches?); w02 3/15 11-13 (Is Christ’s Leadership Real to You?); be 281 par. 3 (The Message We Must Proclaim); wt chap. 11 (‘Keep On Seeking First the Kingdom’); w98 5/1 16 par. 11 (Who Will “Get Away Safe”?); w98 9/1 20-21 (Be Sure to Put First Things First!); w97 10/1 26-27 (Is the Spirit of the World Poisoning You?); w96 2/1 20 par. 15 (God’s Kingdom—Are You Getting the Sense of It?); w95 9/15 32 (A Lesson From Birds and Flowers); w94 11/15 24-25 pars. 16-17 (Throw All Your Anxiety Upon Jehovah); jv chap. 18 (“Seeking First the Kingdom”); w90 10/1 19-20 pars. 13-16 (Keep Seeking the Kingdom and God’s Righteousness); si 165 par. 11 (Bible Book Number 36—Zephaniah); w89 7/15 11-14 pars. 3-17 (Live a Balanced, Simple Life); w88 2/15 12 par. 10 (“Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled”); w88 8/15 18-19 pars. 11-13 (Manifest Trust in Jehovah—By Practicing the Things Learned); w87 11/15 4-5 (Can Religion Satisfy Our Needs?); w87 11/15 11 par. 6 (Unmarried but Complete for God’s Service)


 
[Matt. 6:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
w85 11/15 29; int 1171; w80 2/15 7; w78 10/1 26; w76 499-500; w74 113; g74 8/22 19; w72 195-196; ad 539, 695; g64 6/22 4; w62 434; g62 7/8 18; g62 11/8 4; w61 111, 647
Index 1986-2026 - 18 references
ijwbv article 4; mrt articles 23, 46; lff lesson 37; g20.1 8; it-1 119, 773, 1009; w16.04 11; w16.07 12; w16.12 21-22; wp16.1 15; w07 8/15 22; w07 10/15 4-6; w03 9/1 15; w98 12/1 24; g96 6/8 22; w88 2/15 12
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 119; it-1 1009
Bible Verses Explained (Matt. 6:34) - 1 reference
“Do Not Worry About Tomorrow”
Research Guide - 18 references
mrt article 46 pars. 6-7 (Job Loss—Bible Principles That Can Help You to Cope); lff lesson 37 point 6 (What the Bible Says About Work and Money); mrt article 23 pars. 5-7 (Anxiety in Men—How the Bible Can Help); ijwbv article 4 (Matthew 6:34—“Do Not Worry About Tomorrow”); g20.1 8 (How to Deal With Stress); it-1 “Anxiety” par. 9; it-1 “Evil” par. 4; it-1 “Greek” par. 20; wp16.1 15 (Do Not Be Anxious); w16.04 11 (Are You Using Your Imagination Wisely?); w16.07 12 par. 19 (Seek the Kingdom, Not Things); w16.12 21-22 (Throw All Your Anxiety on Jehovah); w07 8/15 22 par. 4 (Jehovah Is a Lover of Justice); w07 10/15 4-6 (Live With Tomorrow in View); w03 9/1 15 par. 8 (Trust in Jehovah Completely in Times of Distress); w98 12/1 24 (Standing at the Threshold of Greater Activity); g96 6/8 22 (Coping With Panic Attacks); w88 2/15 12 par. 10 (“Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled”)


Matthew 7
 Matt. 7:1-3 - Jonathan Smith: “Stop Judging”

 ▶Matt. 7:1-6; Luke 6:37-42 - Stop judging; practice giving - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 23:28 – 25:09

 
[Matt. 7:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w85 11/15 29; w78 10/15 27; g78 12/8 27; w75 92-93; g74 11/22 27; w73 335; ad 591; g66 6/8 7; w64 548; w63 273; g63 12/8 3; w59 175
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
cl 162-164; w21.12 19-21; jy 90; w08 3/15 26-27; w08 5/15 9; w02 11/15 18; w99 4/1 5; w90 10/1 22
Research Guide - 8 references
cl chap. 16 (“Exercise Justice” in Walking With God); w21.12 19-21 (Listen to the Voice of the Fine Shepherd); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w08 3/15 26-27 pars. 5-9 (Do You View Others as Jehovah Does?); w08 5/15 9 par. 13 (Keep On Doing Good); w02 11/15 18 (Keep On Serving Shoulder to Shoulder); w99 4/1 3-7 (A Book of Wisdom With a Message for Today); w90 10/1 22 pars. 3-6 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only)


 
[Matt. 7:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w78 10/15 27; w73 335; g66 6/8 7; g63 12/8 3; w59 175
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 90; w08 5/15 9-10; w99 4/1 5
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w08 5/15 9 par. 14 (Keep On Doing Good); w99 4/1 3-7 (A Book of Wisdom With a Message for Today)


 
[Matt. 7:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w84 6/1 19; w78 10/15 28; ad 551-552; g63 12/8 3; w62 174; w61 150; w60 709
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
lff lesson 56; it-1 790; w08 5/15 10; w02 9/1 11; w02 11/15 18; w90 10/1 22
Research Guide - 6 references
lff lesson 56 (Maintain Unity in the Congregation); it-1 “Eye” par. 13; w08 5/15 10 par. 15 (Keep On Doing Good); w02 9/1 11 par. 13 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”); w02 11/15 18 pars. 17-18 (Keep On Serving Shoulder to Shoulder); w90 10/1 22 pars. 3-5 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only)


 
[Matt. 7:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 10/15 28; ad 551-552; g63 12/8 3; w62 174; w61 150; w60 709
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 790; w08 5/15 10
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Eye” par. 13; w08 5/15 10 par. 15 (Keep On Doing Good)


 
[Matt. 7:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 10/15 28; g74 11/22 27; ad 551-552; g63 12/8 3; w62 174; w61 150; w60 709
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 790; w15 12/1 9; w08 5/15 10
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Eye” par. 13; w15 12/1 9 (Hypocrisy! Will It Ever End?); w08 5/15 10 par. 16 (Keep On Doing Good)


 
[Matt. 7:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 10/15 28; ad 462, 1061, 1281, 1563; w63 452; bf 675; qm55 81; w43 339; w33 136
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 644; it-2 594, 1049; jy 90; g00 2/8 21; gt chapter 35; w86 11/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 594
Research Guide - 7 references
it-1 “Dog” par. 5; it-2 “Pearl” par. 3; it-2 “Swine” par. 8; jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); g00 2/8 21 (Lying—Is It Ever Justified?); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w86 11/15 8 (The Way to Life)


 ▶Matt. 7:7-11 - Keep on asking, seeking, and knocking - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 25:09 – 26:08

 
[Matt. 7:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w85 11/15 28; w80 2/1 14; w78 11/1 22; w76 227-228; w76 726; g74 6/8 5; w72 155; g71 1/22 6; g71 6/8 27-28; w67 739; w65 505; w64 529, 643; w63 84, 527; ln 62
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
lff lesson 1; w09 2/15 18; w99 1/15 17-18; g92 6/8 21; w89 12/1 18; w88 2/15 13
Research Guide - 6 references
lff lesson 1 point 4 (How Can the Bible Help You?); w09 2/15 18 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w99 1/15 17 par. 10 (Lift Up Loyal Hands in Prayer); g92 6/8 21 (Prayers—Repetitious or Spontaneous?); w89 12/1 18 par. 17 (Do You Seek Hidden Treasures?); w88 2/15 10-15 (“Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled”)


 
[Matt. 7:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 11/1 22; w72 155; g71 1/22 6; w65 505; w64 529
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w09 2/15 18; w89 12/1 18
Research Guide - 2 references
w09 2/15 18 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w89 12/1 18 par. 17 (Do You Seek Hidden Treasures?)


 
[Matt. 7:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w78 11/1 22; w52 80
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w90 5/15 14-15; w86 11/15 8
Research Guide - 2 references
w90 5/15 14-15 pars. 17-19 (Fear Jehovah, the Hearer of Prayer); w86 11/15 8 (The Way to Life)


 
[Matt. 7:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w78 11/1 22; w52 80; w51 320
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w90 5/15 14-15
Research Guide - 1 reference
w90 5/15 14-15 pars. 17-19 (Fear Jehovah, the Hearer of Prayer)


 
[Matt. 7:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w79 2/1 6; w78 11/1 22-23; g75 9/22 3; w72 155; g60 8/8 28; w51 320; w46 278
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 854; w09 2/15 19; w90 5/15 14-15
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 854
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Foreknowledge, Foreordination” par. 21; w09 2/15 18-19 pars. 19-20 (Do Jesus’ Sayings Influence Your Prayers?); w90 5/15 14-15 pars. 17-19 (Fear Jehovah, the Hearer of Prayer)


 Matt. 7:12 - Robert Ciranko: How to Be a True Friend

 ▶Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31 - Golden Rule - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 26:08 – 26:31

 
[Matt. 7:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 21 references
w79 3/1 6; w78 11/1 23; fl 31-32; w77 85; w77 722; g77 7/8 7; gh 175; g76 5/22 3-4; km 9/76 3; g73 3/22 7; ad 231; g66 6/8 8; w65 210; g65 1/22 6; g65 5/8 4; w64 547; g64 7/8 27; g64 9/8 4; w63 388, 484, 572; w62 291, 703; g62 3/22 16; w61 283, 355; g61 11/22 3; g60 1/22 27; w56 452; rm 215; w47 331; w42 125
Index 1986-2026 - 20 references
ijwbq article 177; mrt articles 63, 127, 134; jy 90-91; w14 5/15 11-12; w14 6/15 18; w08 5/15 11; w07 10/1 5; w04 6/1 32; w01 8/15 4; w01 12/1 3-7; gt chapter 35; w90 4/1 13; w90 10/1 23; w89 6/15 13; w89 11/1 3-7; gm 167-168; g89 6/8 26; w86 11/15 8-9
Si (Matt. 7:12, 24-29) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶16
MWB 15-21/1/18 - 1 reference
w14 5/15 14-15 ¶14-16
Research Guide - 22 references
mrt article 127 pars. 31-33 (A Message From God’s Word—Hope for Refugees!); mrt article 134 par. 3 (Violence Is Not the Answer); mrt article 63 pars. 15-16 (Tolerance—How the Bible Can Help); ijwbq article 177 (What Is the Golden Rule?); jy chap. 35 (The Famous Sermon on the Mount); w14 5/15 11-12 pars. 2-3 (Follow the Golden Rule in Your Ministry); w14 6/15 18 par. 7 (“You Must Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”); w08 5/15 10-11 pars. 17-19 (Keep On Doing Good); w07 10/1 5 (Choices That Lead to Happiness); w04 6/1 32 (To Do or Not to Do to Others?); w01 8/15 4 (Making Your Youth a Success); w01 12/1 3-4 (The Golden Rule—A Universal Teaching); w01 12/1 4-7 (The Golden Rule—It Is Practical); gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w90 4/1 13 par. 11 (God’s Word Is Truth); w90 10/1 23 par. 7 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only); w89 6/15 13 par. 12 (Cultivating Christian Manners in an Unmannerly World); w89 11/1 3 (The Golden Rule—What Is It?); w89 11/1 4-7 (The Golden Rule—Why Still Valid?); gm chap. 12 pars. 15-16 (A Higher Source of Wisdom); g89 6/8 26 (Part 11—2 B.C.E.–100 C.E.—The Way of Faith, Hope, and Love); w86 11/15 8-9 (The Way to Life)


 ▶Matt. 7:13, 14 - The narrow gate - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 26:33 – 26:55

 
[Matt. 7:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 22 references
w82 4/1 28; w81 3/15 3-4; w80 1/15 21; w80 3/1 29; hp 168-170, 174-175; w79 8/15 16; w78 11/15 29-30; w74 362; w73 437-438; ad 61, 931; w70 147-148; g70 8/22 6; w67 172, 362; g65 4/22 28; g64 4/22 28; w63 392; g63 3/22 19; g63 10/22 6; g62 9/8 28; w61 69; w57 228; w53 85, 361; w52 173
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
w21.12 22-25; lff lesson 13; nwt 1720, 1730; w09 8/1 3-4; w08 5/1 22; w99 4/15 9; w99 10/1 30-31; w97 7/1 31; w95 9/1 3-4; w90 3/15 31; w90 10/1 23; sh 261; g89 11/22 31
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 7:13-14) - 1 reference
w90 3/15 31
Research Guide - 14 references
w21.12 22-25 (Continue to “Listen to Him”); lff lesson 13 point 4 (How False Religion Misrepresents God); nwt 1720 (A1 Principles of Bible Translation); nwt 1730 (A3 How the Bible Came to Us); w09 8/1 3-4 (Are All Religions Good?); w08 5/1 22 (How Can You Choose a Good Bible Translation?); w99 4/15 9 pars. 1-2 (The Only Way to Everlasting Life); w99 10/1 30-31 (Fortified to Say No to Wrongdoing); w97 7/1 31 (Questions From Readers); w95 9/1 3-4 (A Wide Road With Little Freedom); w90 3/15 31 (Questions From Readers); w90 10/1 23 pars. 8-9 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only); sh chap. 11 pars. 2-3 (Apostasy—The Way to God Blocked); g89 11/22 31 (“The Wide and Easy Way”)


 
[Matt. 7:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 21 references
w83 9/15 10; w81 3/15 3-4; w80 1/15 21; hp 168-170, 174-175; w78 1/1 31; w78 11/15 29-30; w77 621; w73 437-438; w70 147-148; g70 8/22 6; w67 362, 502; g65 4/22 28; w64 585; w63 84; ln 62; g63 10/22 6; w62 454; g62 9/8 28; w61 69; w58 35; w57 227; w53 85, 361
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
w21.12 22-25; lff lesson 13; it-2 168; w09 8/1 3-4; w99 4/15 9; w99 10/1 30-31; w95 9/1 5-7; w90 3/15 31; w90 10/1 23; sh 261; w88 10/1 27-29
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 168
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 7:13-14) - 1 reference
w90 3/15 31
Research Guide - 11 references
w21.12 22-25 (Continue to “Listen to Him”); lff lesson 13 point 4 (How False Religion Misrepresents God); it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 51; w09 8/1 3-4 (Are All Religions Good?); w99 4/15 9 pars. 1-2 (The Only Way to Everlasting Life); w99 10/1 30-31 (Fortified to Say No to Wrongdoing); w95 9/1 5-7 (The Narrow Road to Freedom); w90 3/15 31 (Questions From Readers); w90 10/1 23 pars. 8-9 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only); sh chap. 11 pars. 2-3 (Apostasy—The Way to God Blocked); w88 10/1 26-29 (Remember Christian Principles)


Matt. 7:15 - Wolf
 ▶Matt. 7:15-23; Luke 6:43-46 - False prophets; trees known by their fruits - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 26:55 – 28:40

 
[Matt. 7:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w83 9/15 10; w78 11/15 30; ad 84, 667, 1348, 1484, 1580, 1664; w64 645; w57 614; w52 68
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 917; gt chapter 35; w90 10/1 23; w86 11/15 9
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Sheep” par. 13; gt chap. 35 (The Most Famous Sermon Ever Given); w90 10/1 23 par. 9 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only); w86 11/15 9 (The Way to Life)


Matt. 7:16 - Fig Tree, Grapevine, and Thornbush
 
[Matt. 7:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w83 4/15 13; w79 7/1 23-24; w78 11/15 30-31; ad 1348; w64 526; w60 40; w57 614; w43 215; cg36 26
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
w08 1/15 29; w94 6/1 10-11; w90 2/1 16-20; w88 2/1 16-19
Research Guide - 4 references
w08 1/15 29 par. 8 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); w94 6/1 10 par. 12 (Have You Found the Right Religion?); w90 2/1 16-20 pars. 4-24 (God’s Judgment Against “the Man of Lawlessness”); w88 2/1 16-19 pars. 6-16 (Will You Be a Witness for the True God?)


 
[Matt. 7:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w79 7/1 23-24; w78 11/15 30-31; ad 538, 1394, 1614; w62 348; g62 5/22 27; w60 177, 206; w43 215


 
[Matt. 7:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w78 11/15 30-31; ad 1394; w60 206; w41 269; w37 216
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w87 7/15 29-31
Research Guide - 1 reference
w87 7/15 29-31 (Does True Christianity Produce Fanatics?)


 
[Matt. 7:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w83 8/15 20; cj 120; w78 11/15 30-31; ad 1328; w64 294, 526; w54 438
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w90 2/1 15-20
Research Guide - 1 reference
w90 2/1 15-20 (God’s Judgment Against “the Man of Lawlessness”)


 
[Matt. 7:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
tr 15; cj 120; w78 11/15 30-31; w69 167; w64 646; g63 1/22 8; g61 11/8 6; g57 4/22 13; w48 285; w37 216; w33 109
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w09 6/1 14-15; w87 7/15 29-31; w86 3/15 20
Research Guide - 3 references
w09 6/1 14-15 (Do All Religions Lead to the Same God?); w87 7/15 29-31 (Does True Christianity Produce Fanatics?); w86 3/15 20 pars. 16-17 (Allow No Place for the Devil!)


 
[Matt. 7:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 21 references
w78 12/1 14; g73 1/8 27; ad 461, 869, 924, 932, 1075, 1240, 1406, 1671, 1674; g65 4/22 28; w64 91, 252; g63 7/8 6; g63 7/22 6; g63 9/8 28; w62 348, 430; g61 11/8 7; g61 11/22 4; w60 206, 485, 531, 616; w57 500; w53 308; w48 285; w37 275
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
lff lesson 18; it-2 521; kl 46; pe 30-31
Research Guide - 4 references
lff lesson 18 (How to Identify Real Christians); it-2 “Obedience” par. 7; kl chap. 5 pars. 6-7 (Whose Worship Does God Accept?); pe chap. 3 pars. 13-15 (Your Religion Really Matters)


 
[Matt. 7:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 17 references
w81 9/1 7; w78 12/1 14-15; g77 5/22 27; g75 6/22 8; w74 326-327; w74 447; g74 4/22 27; w73 102; g73 1/8 27; ad 442, 655, 1328; g67 6/22 8; g63 7/22 6; g62 5/22 4; w60 485, 531, 616; w56 116; w55 568; dh 54
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-2 696, 1029; w95 10/15 26; kl 46; pe 30-31; w88 10/1 27
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1029
Research Guide - 6 references
it-2 “Prophet” par. 13; it-2 “Spiritism” par. 15; w95 10/15 26 par. 13 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); kl chap. 5 pars. 6-7 (Whose Worship Does God Accept?); pe chap. 3 par. 14 (Your Religion Really Matters); w88 10/1 27 (Remember Christian Principles)


 
[Matt. 7:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
w81 9/1 7; w79 8/1 11; w78 12/1 14-15; w75 118; w74 327; w73 102; g73 1/8 27; g72 4/22 25; ad 1348; g67 6/22 8; g65 4/22 28; g63 7/22 6-7; g62 5/22 4; w61 529; w60 485, 531; sr55 166; w52 171; w30 342
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
cf 185-187; pe 30-31; w88 10/1 27
Research Guide - 3 references
cf chap. 18 pars. 10-13 (“Continue Following Me”); pe chap. 3 par. 14 (Your Religion Really Matters); w88 10/1 27 (Remember Christian Principles)


 ▶Matt. 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49 - House built on rock versus house built on sand - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 28:40 – 29:55

 
[Matt. 7:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w78 12/15 12-13; fl 11-13; w71 638; ad 606, 924, 926; w69 137; g66 6/8 5; w64 275; g64 4/22 24; w63 83; ln 58; g63 7/8 5; w62 27; g62 8/8 8; w59 697; w52 515
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 373; w08 2/15 31-32; w08 11/1 29-31; w07 1/1 32; w07 9/1 31; w90 10/1 24
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 373
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Builder, Building” par. 18; w08 2/15 31-32 (Gilead Graduates Are Urged to “Start Digging”); w08 11/1 29-31 (Are You Building on Sand or on Rock?); w07 1/1 32 (You Can Weather the Storm); w07 9/1 31 (Questions From Readers); w90 10/1 24 pars. 13-14 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only)


 
[Matt. 7:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 12/15 12-13; ad 1658; w69 137; w64 339; g64 4/22 24; g63 7/8 5; w59 697
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 373; w08 2/15 31-32; w08 11/1 29-31; w07 1/1 32; w97 7/1 9; w90 10/1 24
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 373
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Builder, Building” par. 18; w08 2/15 31-32 (Gilead Graduates Are Urged to “Start Digging”); w08 11/1 29-31 (Are You Building on Sand or on Rock?); w07 1/1 32 (You Can Weather the Storm); w97 7/1 9 par. 5 (“Jehovah Will Not Forsake His People”); w90 10/1 24 pars. 13-14 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only)


 
[Matt. 7:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w78 12/15 13; fl 11-13; w71 638; g66 6/8 5; g63 7/8 5; w62 27; g62 8/8 8; w59 697; w58 215; w52 171; v-2 222
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w08 2/15 31-32; w08 11/1 29-31
Research Guide - 2 references
w08 2/15 31-32 (Gilead Graduates Are Urged to “Start Digging”); w08 11/1 29-31 (Are You Building on Sand or on Rock?)


 
[Matt. 7:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w78 12/15 13; w64 339; g63 7/8 5; w59 697; v-2 222
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w08 2/15 31-32; w08 11/1 29-31
Research Guide - 2 references
w08 2/15 31-32 (Gilead Graduates Are Urged to “Start Digging”); w08 11/1 29-31 (Are You Building on Sand or on Rock?)


 ▶Matt. 7:28, 29 - Crowds astounded at Jesus’ way of teaching - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 5] - Video section 29:55 – 30:42

 
[Matt. 7:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 7/1 32; w78 12/15 13-14; w61 31, 120, 150
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
cf 46, 48; cl 90, 92; w94 10/15 16-17; w90 10/1 24-25
MWB 15-21/1/18 (Matt. 7:28, 29) - 1 reference
Mt 7:28, 29, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
cl chap. 9 par. 11 (“Christ Is the Power of God”); cf chap. 5 par. 2 (“All the Treasures of Wisdom”); w94 10/15 16-17 pars. 2-3 (Do You Teach as Jesus Did?); w90 10/1 24-25 pars. 16-18 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only)


 
[Matt. 7:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
g79 2/22 28; w78 7/1 32; w78 12/15 13-14; ad 64, 931, 1327; w61 120, 150; w43 199
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
cf 46, 48; cl 90, 92; w94 10/15 17; w90 10/1 24-25
MWB 15-21/1/18 (Matt. 7:28, 29) - 1 reference
Mt 7:28, 29, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
cl chap. 9 par. 11 (“Christ Is the Power of God”); cf chap. 5 par. 2 (“All the Treasures of Wisdom”); w94 10/15 16-17 pars. 2-3 (Do You Teach as Jesus Did?); w90 10/1 24-25 pars. 16-18 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only)


Matthew 8
 ▶Matt. 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-15 - Jesus heals a leper - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 14:00 – 17:12

 
[Matt. 8:1] Textual references
Si (Matt. 8:1-11:30) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶17
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 8:1-3) - 1 reference
Mt 8:3, nwtsty


 
[Matt. 8:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w72 581; ad 1075, 1242; w68 351
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 478; it-2 266
Si (Matt. 8:2-4) - 1 reference
si 25 ¶2
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 8:1-3) - 1 reference
Mt 8:3, nwtsty
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Clean, Cleanness” par. 6; it-2 “Lord” par. 4


 
[Matt. 8:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w72 581
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 65; w08 12/1 5; gt chapter 25; w86 4/15 8-9
Si (Matt. 8:2-4) - 1 reference
si 25 ¶2
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 8:1-3) - 1 reference
Mt 8:3, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 25 (Compassionately Curing a Leper); w08 12/1 5 (Jesus—The Perfect Model to Follow); gt chap. 25 (Compassion for a Leper); w86 4/15 8-9 (Compassion for a Leper)


 
[Matt. 8:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 10, 1342
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 478-479; jy 65; gt chapter 25; w86 4/15 9
Si (Matt. 8:2-4) - 1 reference
si 25 ¶2
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Clean, Cleanness” pars. 6-7; jy chap. 25 (Compassionately Curing a Leper); gt chap. 25 (Compassion for a Leper); w86 4/15 9 (Compassion for a Leper)


Matt. 8:5 - A Roman Centurion, or Army Officer, Dressed for Battle
 ▶Matt. 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10 - Faith of an army officer - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 00:00 – 04:31

 
[Matt. 8:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
sm 34-35; w81 10/1 4; g79 2/22 27; ad 293, 304; is 83; g65 3/22 28
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
ijwbq article 70; it-1 176; it-2 540; gm 88-89
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 176
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Army Officer” par. 3; it-2 “Earthly Ministry of Jesus”; ijwbq article 70 (Are There Contradictions in the Bible?); gm chap. 7 (Does the Bible Contradict Itself?)


 
[Matt. 8:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1019, 1515
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 577
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Paralysis” par. 2


 
[Matt. 8:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 561
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 8:8-10) - 1 reference
w02 8/15 13 ¶16


 
[Matt. 8:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 132, 1515; w62 683
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 8:8-10) - 1 reference
w02 8/15 13 ¶16


 
[Matt. 8:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 851; w66 390; w51 125
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w02 8/15 13
Research Guide - 1 reference
w02 8/15 13 par. 16 (“I Set the Pattern for You”)


 
[Matt. 8:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w78 9/1 28; ad 842, 864, 1652; w67 208; w62 191; w51 125; w47 88, 169; w43 6, 219; w42 103; w41 265; w39 29, 379; w38 52; w35 28; v-3 295; w31 375
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 1179; jy 93; gt chapter 36; w86 12/1 9
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w62 191
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “West” par. 4; jy chap. 36 (A Centurion Shows Great Faith); gt chap. 36 (An Army Officer’s Great Faith); w86 12/1 9 (An Army Officer’s Great Faith)


 
[Matt. 8:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1580; w67 208; w43 6, 219; w39 379; w38 52; w31 375
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 93; gt chapter 36; w86 12/1 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 36 (A Centurion Shows Great Faith); gt chap. 36 (An Army Officer’s Great Faith); w86 12/1 9 (An Army Officer’s Great Faith)


 
[Matt. 8:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1328, 1335


 ▶Matt. 8:14, 15; Luke 4:38, 39; Mark 1:30, 31 - Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 02:56 – 05:10

 
[Matt. 8:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 535, 570; w51 173
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
ba 16
Research Guide - 1 reference
ba 16 (Can This Book Be Trusted?)


 ▶Matt. 8:16, 17; Luke 4:40, 41; Mark 1:32-34 - Jesus heals many others - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 05:12 – 07:21

 
[Matt. 8:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
sl 66; ad 442, 1021, 1165; w62 60
Si (Matt. 8:16-17) - 1 reference
si 119 ¶8


 
[Matt. 8:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
sl 66; w62 60
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 226, 633; w11 8/15 11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 226
Si (Matt. 8:16-17) - 1 reference
si 119 ¶8
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Azazel” par. 7; it-1 “Diseases and Treatment” par. 33; w11 8/15 11 par. 15 (They Waited for the Messiah)


 
[Matt. 8:18] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 113; gt chapter 44; w87 5/1 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 44 (Jesus Silences a Storm at Sea); gt chap. 44 (Silencing a Terrifying Storm); w87 5/1 9 (Silencing a Terrifying Storm)


 
[Matt. 8:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1578
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w11 11/15 24
Research Guide - 1 reference
w11 11/15 24 par. 3 (Help Men to Progress Spiritually)


Matt. 8:20 - Foxes’ Dens and Birds’ Nests
 
[Matt. 8:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w72 581; ad 723, 927, 1221, 1531; kj 55; w65 409; im 220; g62 8/8 3; g61 6/22 5; w48 52
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
cl 291; it-1 869, 1050; it-2 494; rr 76; jy 154-155; w11 11/15 24; gt chapter 65; w88 3/15 24
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 494
Si - 1 reference
si 133 ¶2
Research Guide - 9 references
cl chap. 29 par. 6 (“To Know the Love of the Christ”); rr 76 (Key Statements in the Book of Ezekiel); it-1 “Fox” par. 4; it-1 “Head” par. 5; it-2 “Nest” par. 7; jy chap. 65 (Teaching While Traveling to Jerusalem); w11 11/15 24 par. 3 (Help Men to Progress Spiritually); gt chap. 65 (A Secret Trip to Jerusalem); w88 3/15 24 (A Secret Trip to Jerusalem)


 
[Matt. 8:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 682, 1398; w62 735; w50 192
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 155; gt chapter 65; w88 3/15 25
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 65 (Teaching While Traveling to Jerusalem); gt chap. 65 (A Secret Trip to Jerusalem); w88 3/15 25 (A Secret Trip to Jerusalem)


 
[Matt. 8:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w74 95-96; w73 208-209; ad 1397-1398; w64 716; w62 219, 735; w61 109, 403; w52 639; w51 423; w50 192; w43 138
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 790; jy 155; gt chapter 65; w88 3/15 25
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 790
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Resurrection” par. 50; jy chap. 65 (Teaching While Traveling to Jerusalem); gt chap. 65 (A Secret Trip to Jerusalem); w88 3/15 25 (A Secret Trip to Jerusalem)


 
[Matt. 8:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 619
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 885; w15 6/15 6; jy 113; w12 8/1 18-19; gt chapter 44; w87 5/1 8-9
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Galilee, Sea of” par. 5; w15 6/15 6 pars. 13-14 (Christ—The Power of God); jy chap. 44 (Jesus Silences a Storm at Sea); w12 8/1 18-19 (Life in Bible Times—The Fisherman); gt chap. 44 (Silencing a Terrifying Storm); w87 5/1 8-9 (Silencing a Terrifying Storm)


 
[Matt. 8:25] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 113
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 44 (Jesus Silences a Storm at Sea)


 
[Matt. 8:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 932; w63 313, 659
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w21.11 22; lff lesson 16; jy 113
Research Guide - 3 references
w21.11 22 (How Strong Will Your Faith Be?); lff lesson 16 point 2 (What Did Jesus Do While on Earth?); jy chap. 44 (Jesus Silences a Storm at Sea)


 
[Matt. 8:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w62 62
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
lff lesson 16; jy 113; gt chapter 44; g90 10/8 12; w87 5/1 9
Research Guide - 5 references
lff lesson 16 point 2 (What Did Jesus Do While on Earth?); jy chap. 44 (Jesus Silences a Storm at Sea); gt chap. 44 (Silencing a Terrifying Storm); g90 10/8 12 (A New World Free From Suffering); w87 5/1 9 (Silencing a Terrifying Storm)


Matt. 8:28 - Cliffs on the Eastern Side of the Sea of Galilee
 
[Matt. 8:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w77 718-719; ad 613, 1123, 1134; g65 3/22 28; g63 5/8 28; w53 190
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 878; it-2 540, 740; jy 114; w97 12/1 5; w92 7/15 6; gt chapter 45; w87 5/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 878
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 8:28-32) - 2 references
w57 351; w58 159
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Gadarenes”; it-2 “Earthly Ministry of Jesus”; it-2 “Around the Sea of Galilee”; jy chap. 45 (Power Over Many Demons); w97 12/1 5 (Young People With a Secure Future); w92 7/15 6 (Does the Bible Contradict Itself?); gt chap. 45 (An Unlikely Disciple); w87 5/15 8 (An Unlikely Disciple)


 
[Matt. 8:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
int 1156; Rbi8 1583; us 39; w74 383; ad 94, 1019, 1119, 1608; bi8-71 1360; int69 1154; bi8-63 3583; w53 190; bi7-50 767; en 53
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 869; w97 12/1 5; gt chapter 45; w87 5/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 869
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 8:28-32) - 1 reference
w57 351
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Satan” par. 22; w97 12/1 5 (Young People With a Secure Future); gt chap. 45 (An Unlikely Disciple); w87 5/15 8 (An Unlikely Disciple)


 
[Matt. 8:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w57 351; w53 190
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 8:28-32) - 1 reference
w57 351


 
[Matt. 8:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w76 452; ad 1563; w57 351; w53 190
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 1049; gt chapter 45; w87 5/15 8-9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1049
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 8:28-32) - 1 reference
w57 351
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Swine” pars. 5-7; gt chap. 45 (An Unlikely Disciple); w87 5/15 8-9 (An Unlikely Disciple)


 
[Matt. 8:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 1003, 1549, 1563; w57 351; w53 190; w40 59
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 1049
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1049
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 8:28-32) - 1 reference
w57 351
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Swine” pars. 5-7


Matthew 9
Matt. 9:1 - North Shore of the Sea of Galilee, Looking Northwest
 ▶Matt. 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26 - Jesus forgives and heals a paralytic in Capernaum - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 17:26 – 22:28

 
[Matt. 9:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w75 669; ad 1204; w62 404; w61 733, 735; w43 185
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 411; it-2 470, 740; gl 28
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Capernaum” par. 7; it-2 “Naphtali” No. 2 ¶10; it-2 “Around the Sea of Galilee”; gl 28 (Jesus “in the Country of the Jews”)


 
[Matt. 9:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 1295, 1322; w63 678
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 67; gt chapter 26; w86 5/1 8-9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 26 (“Your Sins Are Forgiven”); gt chap. 26 (Back Home in Capernaum); w86 5/1 8-9 (Back Home in Capernaum)


 
[Matt. 9:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 597, 932


 
[Matt. 9:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 204, 1506, 1531; im 220
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 67; gt chapter 26; w86 5/1 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 26 (“Your Sins Are Forgiven”); gt chap. 26 (Back Home in Capernaum); w86 5/1 9 (Back Home in Capernaum)


Matt. 9:9 - Jesus Invites Matthew to Be His Follower
 ▶Matt. 9:9; Mark 2:13, 14; Luke 5:27, 28 - Jesus calls Matthew to be his follower - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 22:30 – 24:15

 
[Matt. 9:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
km 4/77 1; ad 58, 189; g65 8/8 4; g63 8/8 29
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 68; gt chapter 27; w87 10/15 22; w86 5/15 8
Si (Matt. 9:9-13) - 2 references
si 176 ¶4; si 176 ¶8
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 9:9-13) - 1 reference
Mt 9:10, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 27 (Matthew Is Called); gt chap. 27 (The Calling of Matthew); w87 10/15 22 par. 3 (Talk About the Glory of God’s Kingship); w86 5/15 8 (The Calling of Matthew)


 ▶Matt. 9:10-13; Mark 2:15-17; Luke 5:29-32 - Jesus dines with tax collectors in Matthew’s house - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 24:16 – 26:26

 
[Matt. 9:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 493-494; ad 1122
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 352; jy 68; gt chapter 27; w86 5/15 8-9
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 9:9-13) - 1 reference
Mt 9:10, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Matthew” par. 3; jy chap. 27 (Matthew Is Called); gt chap. 27 (The Calling of Matthew); w86 5/15 8-9 (The Calling of Matthew)


 
[Matt. 9:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 139-140; ad 65
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w17.11 16
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 9:9-13) - 1 reference
Mt 9:10, nwtsty
Research Guide - 1 reference
w17.11 16 par. 15 (Imitate Jehovah’s Justice and Mercy)


 
[Matt. 9:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 493-494; ad 814
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
ijwbq article 158; w24.08 4-5; it-1 1175; w17.11 16-17; jy 68; gt chapter 27; w86 5/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1175
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 9:9-13) - 1 reference
Mt 9:10, nwtsty
Research Guide - 7 references
w24.08 4-5 pars. 10-11 (What Jehovah Has Done to Rescue Sinful Humans); ijwbq article 158 (I Want to Die—Can the Bible Help Me When I Have Suicidal Thoughts?); it-1 “Illustrations” par. 10; w17.11 16 par. 15 (Imitate Jehovah’s Justice and Mercy); jy chap. 27 (Matthew Is Called); gt chap. 27 (The Calling of Matthew); w86 5/15 8 (The Calling of Matthew)


 
[Matt. 9:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w74 493-494; w72 551; w71 413-414; ad 814; g64 1/8 6; g64 2/8 5; w60 209
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
w24.08 4-5; it-1 1175; it-2 377; w17.11 16-17; jy 68; jd 146; w01 12/15 19; gt chapter 27; w86 5/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 1175; it-2 377
Si - 1 reference
si 145 ¶16
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 9:9-13) - 1 reference
Mt 9:10, nwtsty
Research Guide - 9 references
w24.08 4-5 pars. 10-11 (What Jehovah Has Done to Rescue Sinful Humans); it-1 “Illustrations” par. 10; it-2 “Mercy” pars. 14-15; w17.11 16 par. 15 (Imitate Jehovah’s Justice and Mercy); jy chap. 27 (Matthew Is Called); jd chap. 11 par. 13 (Jehovah Wants People to Gain Life—Do You?); w01 12/15 19 par. 15 (“Learn From Me”); gt chap. 27 (The Calling of Matthew); w86 5/15 8 (The Calling of Matthew)


 ▶Matt. 9:14-17; Luke 5:33-39; Mark 2:18-22 - Question about fasting - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 26:27 – 29:16

 
[Matt. 9:14] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 70; gt chapter 28; w89 7/15 25; w86 6/1 8-9
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 9:14-17) - 1 reference
w51 734
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 28 (Why Do Jesus’ Disciples Not Fast?); gt chap. 28 (Questioned About Fasting); w89 7/15 25 (Gems From Matthew’s Gospel); w86 6/1 8-9 (Questioned About Fasting)


 
[Matt. 9:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w71 538; ad 568, 1115; bf 419; w53 287; w51 734
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 812, 874; jy 70; gt chapter 28; w89 7/15 25; w86 6/1 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 812
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 9:14-17) - 2 references
w51 734; w53 285
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Fast” par. 11; it-1 “Friend” par. 14; jy chap. 28 (Why Do Jesus’ Disciples Not Fast?); gt chap. 28 (Questioned About Fasting); w89 7/15 25 (Gems From Matthew’s Gospel); w86 6/1 9 (Questioned About Fasting)


 
[Matt. 9:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 4/15 32; w71 424; ad 1659-1660; w52 55; w51 734
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 70; g93 2/8 19; gt chapter 28; w89 7/15 25; w86 6/1 9
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 9:14-17) - 1 reference
w51 734
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 28 (Why Do Jesus’ Disciples Not Fast?); g93 2/8 19 (Protests and Demonstrations—Can They Change the World?); gt chap. 28 (Questioned About Fasting); w89 7/15 25 (Gems From Matthew’s Gospel); w86 6/1 9 (Questioned About Fasting)


Matt. 9:17 - Animal Skins Used to Store Wine
 
[Matt. 9:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
g83 1/22 22-23; w78 4/15 32; w75 200; w75 591-592; w71 424; ad 253-254, 1076, 1514, 1658-1659; w70 493; w60 223; g60 3/8 14; w51 734
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-1 357; it-2 1187, 1189; jy 70; nwt 1716; gt chapter 28; w89 7/15 25; w86 6/1 9; tp 38-39
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1189
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 9:14-17) - 1 reference
w51 734
Research Guide - 9 references
it-1 “Bottle” par. 3; it-2 “Wine and Strong Drink” par. 1; it-2 “Wineskins”; jy chap. 28 (Why Do Jesus’ Disciples Not Fast?); nwt 1716 (Glossary of Bible Terms); gt chap. 28 (Questioned About Fasting); w89 7/15 25 (Gems From Matthew’s Gospel); w86 6/1 9 (Questioned About Fasting); tp chap. 4 par. 13 (World Destruction First—Then World Peace)


 
[Matt. 9:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w72 448; ad 1242, 1423; w68 351


 
[Matt. 9:20] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 628; jy 116; w95 7/15 16; gt chapter 46; w87 6/1 24
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Discharge, Running” par. 2; jy chap. 46 (Healed by Touching Jesus’ Garment); w95 7/15 15 par. 3 (Christian Women Deserve Honor and Respect); gt chap. 46 (She Touched His Garment); w87 6/1 24 (She Touched His Garment)


 
[Matt. 9:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 561; w51 127
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 805, 1153; w16.11 3; g 1/08 4-5; w95 7/15 16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 805
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Faith” pars. 9-10; it-1 “Hour” par. 9; w16.11 3 (A Word That Meant So Much!); g 1/08 4-5 (How Do God and Christ View Women?); w95 7/15 15-16 pars. 3-4 (Christian Women Deserve Honor and Respect)


 
[Matt. 9:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 269, 588, 1188
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w12 2/1 14
Research Guide - 1 reference
w12 2/1 14 (Did You Know?)


 
[Matt. 9:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1516
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 980; jy 118; gt chapter 47; w87 6/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 980
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Sleep” par. 8; jy chap. 47 (A Young Girl Lives Again!); gt chap. 47 (Tears Turned to Great Ecstasy); w87 6/15 8 (Tears Turned to Great Ecstasy)


 
[Matt. 9:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w72 448; w65 105
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w72 448


 
[Matt. 9:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1531
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 121; gt chapter 48; w87 7/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 48 (Performing Miracles, But Rejected Even in Nazareth); gt chap. 48 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth); w87 7/1 8 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth)


 
[Matt. 9:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w62 60
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 121; gt chapter 48; w87 7/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 48 (Performing Miracles, But Rejected Even in Nazareth); gt chap. 48 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth); w87 7/1 8 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth)


 
[Matt. 9:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
g80 10/22 7; w63 115; g62 8/8 5


 
[Matt. 9:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
g71 12/22 27; w51 446


 
[Matt. 9:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 442, 1003; g63 5/8 21


 
[Matt. 9:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w65 581; im 169; nh 107
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w88 7/15 6
Research Guide - 1 reference
w88 7/15 6 (Jesus—Who Is He?)


Matt. 9:35 - First-Century Synagogue
 
[Matt. 9:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w74 281; w73 270; ad 1165, 1328; g66 5/22 6; w63 228; w62 60, 100; w51 262; w50 52
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
lff lesson 16; jy 122; gt chapter 49; w87 7/15 8
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 9:35-38) - 1 reference
Mt 9:36, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
lff lesson 16 points 1-2 (What Did Jesus Do While on Earth?); jy chap. 49 (Preaching in Galilee and Training the Apostles); gt chap. 49 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee); w87 7/15 8 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee)


 
[Matt. 9:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w74 59-60; w74 281; g74 10/8 24-25; w71 412-413; ad 1140, 1328, 1331; g64 5/8 3; w61 150, 286, 518; w60 209; w54 167
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
cf 157-159; w17.09 10; w07 12/15 6; w00 2/15 24-25; w96 1/15 29; w94 11/1 13-14
Si (Matt. 9:36-38) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶17
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 9:35-38) - 1 reference
Mt 9:36, nwtsty
Research Guide - 6 references
cf chap. 15 pars. 15-18 (“Moved With Pity”); w17.09 10 par. 9 (Imitate Jehovah’s Compassion); w07 12/15 6 (Become “Tenderly Compassionate”); w00 2/15 24 par. 15 (Are You Moved to Act as Jesus Was?); w96 1/15 29 (Light Ends an Age of Darkness); w94 11/1 13-14 pars. 16-17 (Jehovah—Our Tenderly Compassionate Father)


 Matt. 9:37 - David Schafer: We Live in the Time of the Harvest

 
[Matt. 9:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
ad 717; w66 302; w65 265; w64 332; w62 177; w61 50; w56 728; w52 89; w46 246
w04-09 (Matt. 9:37, 38) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 9:36-38) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶17
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 9:35-38) - 1 reference
Mt 9:36, nwtsty


 
[Matt. 9:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w82 11/15 23; w79 7/15 9-10; w78 6/1 18; w66 302; w65 265; w61 50; w56 728; w52 89; w46 246
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w08 1/15 30; w87 7/15 17
Si (Matt. 9:36-38) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶17
MWB 22-28/1/18 (Matt. 9:35-38) - 1 reference
Mt 9:36, nwtsty
Research Guide - 2 references
w08 1/15 30 par. 4 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); w87 7/15 17 par. 11 (Prayers Require Works)


Matthew 10
 
[Matt. 10:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1665; g66 5/8 29; bf 419
Si (Matt. 10:1-42) - 1 reference
si 180 ¶31


 
[Matt. 10:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
ad 637, 867-868, 947, 1234, 1296; bf 419; w52 250


 
[Matt. 10:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
ad 358, 867-868, 976, 1057, 1578; w63 158; w58 666; w52 394
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 129
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 129
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Judas” No. 3


 
[Matt. 10:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
ad 290, 637, 848, 976, 1503, 1681
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 129
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 129
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶2


 
[Matt. 10:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w79 10/1 19-20; w74 464; w74 691; w71 159-160; w65 265; g62 6/22 28; w60 427
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter 51; w87 8/15 8
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 10:5-6) - 1 reference
w71 159
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 51 (Murder During a Birthday Party); w87 8/15 8 (Murder During a Birthday Party)


 
[Matt. 10:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w79 10/1 19-20; w74 691; w71 159-160; ad 851; w66 391; w65 265; w64 742; g62 6/22 28; ns 224; w60 427; w58 462; sr55 189; w46 152; w44 293
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 1232
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 10:5-6) - 1 reference
w71 159
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Israel” No. 2 ¶34


 
[Matt. 10:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w85 12/15 14; w83 2/1 17-18; kc 75; or 8; w71 78; w70 620-621; sv 9-10; w65 265; w64 742; g62 4/22 13; w61 750; w60 200, 632; w44 293; ki 225; g34 2/14 314
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
lff lesson 21; it-1 988; jy 122; w02 1/1 9; jv 556; gt chapter 49; w87 7/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 166-168
Si (Matt. 10:7-8, 16, 39) - 2 references
si 178 ¶18; si 180 ¶29
Research Guide - 7 references
lff lesson 21 point 3 (How Is the Good News Being Preached?); it-1 “Good News” par. 14; jy chap. 49 (Preaching in Galilee and Training the Apostles); w02 1/1 9 par. 5 (All True Christians Are Evangelizers); jv chap. 25 (Preaching Publicly and From House to House); gt chap. 49 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee); w87 7/15 8-9 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee)


 
[Matt. 10:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 14 references
w74 447; w73 397; g73 8/8 5; ad 510; w66 671; w65 265, 277; w64 68, 331, 742, 751; w61 277, 434; ns 347; g61 7/8 28; w55 537; dh 28
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
lff lesson 21; g 6/10 22-23; w03 8/1 20-22; w01 2/15 28; gt chapter 49; w87 7/15 9; w87 10/15 21
Si (Matt. 10:7-8, 16, 39) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶18
Research Guide - 7 references
lff lesson 21 point 3 (How Is the Good News Being Preached?); g 6/10 22-23 (Should You Be Charged for Religious Services?); w03 8/1 20-22 (“You Received Free, Give Free”); w01 2/15 28 (Questions From Readers); gt chap. 49 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee); w87 7/15 9 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee); w87 10/15 21 (Insight on the News)


Matt. 10:9, 10 - Staff and Food Pouch
 
[Matt. 10:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
uw 90; w78 6/1 19; w77 224; ad 591, 1361; w65 409; w51 326; w50 135
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
cf 91, 93; it-2 717; km 6/13 1; w11 3/15 6; gt chapter 49; w87 7/15 9
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 10:9-10) - 1 reference
w77 224
Research Guide - 6 references
cf chap. 9 (“Go . . . and Make Disciples”); it-2 “Purse”; km 6/13 1 par. 2 (Are You Willing to Adapt?); w11 3/15 6 (Questions From Readers); gt chap. 49 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee); w87 7/15 9 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee)


 
[Matt. 10:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w85 12/15 14-15; uw 90; w78 6/1 19; w77 224; ad 181, 591, 1416, 1446; w65 409; w59 714; w51 326; w50 136; w39 79; v-3 280
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
cf 91, 93; it-1 845-846; it-2 861; km 6/13 1; w11 3/15 6; gt chapter 49; w87 7/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 845-846
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 10:9-10) - 1 reference
w77 224
Research Guide - 7 references
cf chap. 9 (“Go . . . and Make Disciples”); it-1 “Food Pouch” par. 1; it-2 “Sandal” par. 4; km 6/13 1 par. 2 (Are You Willing to Adapt?); w11 3/15 6 (Questions From Readers); gt chap. 49 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee); w87 7/15 9 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee)


 
[Matt. 10:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w85 12/15 15; w83 2/1 23; w79 7/15 10; yb77 4-5; w59 715; w43 187
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
od 90-91; it-2 673; w07 11/15 28-29; km 12/03 1; w01 7/15 11-13; w96 2/15 19-20; w96 12/15 16-17; w88 1/1 23-24; w88 7/15 11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 673
Research Guide - 9 references
od chap. 9 (Methods of Preaching the Good News); it-2 “Preacher, Preaching” par. 18; w07 11/15 28-29 (Imitate the Great Disciple Maker); km 12/03 1 (Searching Out Deserving Ones); w01 7/15 11-13 (Be Joyful Harvest Workers!); w96 2/15 19-20 (How to Find Joy in Disciple Making); w96 12/15 16 par. 10 (Taught to Do Jehovah’s Will); w88 1/1 23-24 pars. 15-17 (“The Good News Has to Be Preached First”); w88 7/15 11 par. 9 (Do Not Give Up in Doing What Is Fine)


 
[Matt. 10:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w85 12/15 15; w84 8/15 19-20; w59 716; w54 15
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w18.06 22; w89 6/15 18; w88 7/15 11
Research Guide - 3 references
w18.06 22 par. 5 (“Let Your Light Shine” to Glorify Jehovah); w89 6/15 18 par. 10 (“Behave in a Manner Worthy of the Good News”); w88 7/15 11 par. 8 (Do Not Give Up in Doing What Is Fine)


 
[Matt. 10:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w85 12/15 15; w84 8/15 19-20; w61 13; yb61 20; w59 716; w54 15
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w18.05 11; w01 7/15 13; w89 6/15 18
Research Guide - 3 references
w18.05 11 (Peace—How Can You Find It?); w01 7/15 13 (Be Joyful Harvest Workers!); w89 6/15 18 par. 10 (“Behave in a Manner Worthy of the Good News”)


 
[Matt. 10:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
km 11/80 3; w73 271; ad 165, 472, 592; w66 210; w65 139; w64 742; w53 9; w42 218; w38 326
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 219, 660, 847; w88 1/1 23-24; w88 2/1 29; w88 7/15 11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 660; it-1 847
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Attitudes and Gestures” par. 40; it-1 “Dust” par. 11; it-1 “Foot” par. 7; w88 1/1 23-24 pars. 15-17 (“The Good News Has to Be Preached First”); w88 2/1 28-29 (Why You Should Be Interested); w88 7/15 11 par. 9 (Do Not Give Up in Doing What Is Fine)


 
[Matt. 10:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
g75 10/22 13; ts 184; ad 981-982, 1519; w65 88, 139, 479; w54 85; w52 338; w51 287; g45 11/7 3; w38 326
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
w24.05 5-6; it-1 985; it-2 137, 775-776, 985; w88 6/1 30-31; w87 7/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 985; it-2 985
Research Guide - 7 references
w24.05 5 par. 15 (Trust in the Merciful “Judge of All the Earth”!); it-1 “Gomorrah” par. 5; it-2 “Judgment Day” par. 14; it-2 “Repentance” par. 36; it-2 “Sodom” par. 7; w88 6/1 30-31 (Questions From Readers); w87 7/15 9 (Another Preaching Tour of Galilee)


 Matt. 10:16 - Kenneth Flodin: Neutral in the Ministry

Matt. 10:16 - Wolf
 
[Matt. 10:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 16 references
w82 4/15 27; w80 4/1 15; g79 7/22 26; g77 11/22 25; ad 927, 1472, 1664; w64 308; w63 304, 320; w62 572, 768; w59 447; w57 285; w56 76; w53 488
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 898; w16.04 29; w96 7/15 22
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 898
Si (Matt. 10:7-8, 16, 39) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶18
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Serpent, Snake” pars. 6-7; w16.04 29 (Maintain Your Neutrality in a Divided World); w96 7/15 22 (What “Instinctively Wise” Creatures Can Teach Us)


Matt. 10:17 - Whip for Scourging
 
[Matt. 10:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 203, 385; w63 304; w62 572; w53 488
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 272; w03 3/1 12
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 272
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Beating” pars. 6-14; w03 3/1 12 (‘Be Courageous and Strong!’)


 
[Matt. 10:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w62 95, 692; w60 558; w52 379; w44 377
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-1 119; w16.09 16; jy 124; w03 3/1 12; jv 486-488, 678; w91 5/15 31; gt chapter 50; w87 8/1 8
Research Guide - 9 references
it-1 “Anxiety” par. 10; w16.09 16 (Defending the Good News Before High Officials); jy chap. 50 (Prepared to Preach Despite Persecution); w03 3/1 12 (‘Be Courageous and Strong!’); jv chap. 22 (Part 4—Witnesses to the Most Distant Part of the Earth); jv chap. 30 (‘Defending and Legally Establishing the Good News’); w91 5/15 31 (Questions From Readers); gt chap. 50 (Preparation to Face Persecution); w87 8/1 8 (Preparation to Face Persecution)


 
[Matt. 10:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w80 8/1 9
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w21.09 24-25; it-1 119
Research Guide - 2 references
w21.09 24-25 pars. 18-19 (Draw Close to Your Spiritual Family); it-1 “Anxiety” par. 10


 
[Matt. 10:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w80 8/1 9; w74 414-415; g69 12/22 27
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w21.09 24-25; it-1 119
Research Guide - 2 references
w21.09 24-25 pars. 18-19 (Draw Close to Your Spiritual Family); it-1 “Anxiety” par. 10


 
[Matt. 10:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w63 304
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
jy 124; w91 5/15 31
Si (Matt. 10:21, 35-39) - 1 reference
si 157 ¶17
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w91 5/15 31
Research Guide - 2 references
jy chap. 50 (Prepared to Preach Despite Persecution); w91 5/15 31 (Questions From Readers)


 Matt. 10:22 - Mark Sanderson: They Would Be Objects of Persecution

 
[Matt. 10:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w73 657; ad 924; w62 95; w61 211; w48 104; w43 52
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 124; gt chapter 50; w87 8/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 50 (Prepared to Preach Despite Persecution); gt chap. 50 (Preparation to Face Persecution); w87 8/1 8 (Preparation to Face Persecution)


 
[Matt. 10:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w79 2/15 28; g72 12/8 23; w68 346; w65 100; w62 95; w42 217; w35 299
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w24.05 10; jy 124; w02 4/15 32; gt chapter 50; w87 8/1 8-9
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w62 95
Research Guide - 5 references
w24.05 10 par. 7 (What Do We Know About Jehovah’s Future Judgments?); jy chap. 50 (Prepared to Preach Despite Persecution); w02 4/15 32 (When It Is Wise to Run Away); gt chap. 50 (Preparation to Face Persecution); w87 8/1 8-9 (Preparation to Face Persecution)


 
[Matt. 10:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 562; w64 743; w63 561
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 124-125; gt chapter 50; w87 8/1 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 50 (Prepared to Preach Despite Persecution); gt chap. 50 (Preparation to Face Persecution); w87 8/1 9 (Preparation to Face Persecution)


 
[Matt. 10:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 206; w64 743; nh 107
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 275
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Beelzebub” par. 2


 
[Matt. 10:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w63 110, 358; g63 3/8 3; g61 5/8 7; wo 58; w33 324, 327


Matt. 10:27 - Typical Flat-Roofed Houses
 
[Matt. 10:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
or 114; ad 1067; w65 711; w64 743, 754-755; w63 590; jp 143; en 319; w35 90; wo 58; g34 2/14 317; w33 324, 327
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 254
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Light” par. 9


Matt. 10:28 - The Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna)
 
[Matt. 10:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 33 references
w82 4/1 27-28; hp 118; w79 9/15 30; w78 6/1 4; w76 500; gh 90; w75 53; w75 286; g75 8/8 28; g75 10/22 11; ts 111-116; w73 208; w73 238; g73 7/22 28; ad 90, 634, 1134, 1534; w68 435; w65 109, 165, 711; im 145; w64 743, 750-755; w63 233; bf 511, 648; w61 583, 658; w60 183; w55 561; dh 40; lg 71, 97; w51 108, 351; w50 154, 388; w49 267; g49 6/8 25; w47 90; ci 273; w36 75; w33 328; af 8; wd 27
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-1 616-617, 906; it-2 1006-1007; jy 125; w07 5/15 30; w01 12/1 23; gt chapter 50; rs 173-174; w87 8/1 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 616-617; it-2 1006-1007
Si - 1 reference
si 29 ¶29
Research Guide - 9 references
it-1 “Destruction” par. 6; it-1 “Gehenna” par. 6; it-2 “Soul” pars. 27-28; jy chap. 50 (Prepared to Preach Despite Persecution); w07 5/15 30 par. 15 (The Resurrection—Is It Real to You?); w01 12/1 23 (Fear Jehovah and Keep His Commandments); gt chap. 50 (Preparation to Face Persecution); rs 173 par. 3 (Hell); w87 8/1 9 (Preparation to Face Persecution)


Matt. 10:29 - Sparrow
 
Sample Conversations (Matt. 10:29) (more videos) - 3 videos
▶First Return Visit - 2019
▶Return Visit - 2020
▶Initial Call: God Cares - 2021


 
[Matt. 10:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w82 8/15 14; w76 512; ad 234, 400, 1175; w38 363
Index 1986-2026 - 17 references
ijwbq article 159; w25.08 11-12; w23.03 18; cl 241-242; lff lesson 38; wp18.3 4; it-2 427, 1015; nwt 1794; w08 3/1 12; w08 4/1 9; w05 2/1 5-6; w05 8/1 4-5, 22-23; g05 5/8 15; w03 7/1 16-17; g99 6/8 13
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1015
MWB 29/1-4/2/18 (Matt. 10:29, 30) - 1 reference
Mt 10:29, 30, nwtsty
Research Guide - 17 references
w25.08 11 par. 14 (Accept Jehovah’s Love); w23.03 18 par. 12 (Learn More About Jehovah Through His Creation); cl chap. 24 (Nothing Can “Separate Us From God’s Love”); lff lesson 38 point 2 (Appreciate the Gift of Life); ijwbq article 159 (Do Animals Go to Heaven?); wp18.3 4 (Does God Notice You?); it-2 “Money” par. 9; it-2 “Sparrow” pars. 3-4; nwt 1794 (B14-B Currency and Weight); w08 3/1 12 (Did You Know?); w08 4/1 9 pars. 2-5 (An Observer Who Sees Our Worth); w05 2/1 5-6 (How Precious Is Your Life?); w05 8/1 4-5 (The Bible Can Help You Find Joy); w05 8/1 21-25 (Jehovah Has Numbered “the Very Hairs of Your Head”); g05 5/8 15 (A New Home for an Injured Sparrow); w03 7/1 16-17 pars. 10-12 (“God Is Love”); g99 6/8 13 (You Have Value in God’s Eyes!)


 
[Matt. 10:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 704; g35 1/16 227
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
w23.03 18; cl 241-242; lff lesson 38; it-1 1021; w05 2/1 5-6; w05 8/1 4-5, 22-23; w03 7/1 16-17; g99 6/8 13
MWB 29/1-4/2/18 (Matt. 10:29, 30) - 1 reference
Mt 10:29, 30, nwtsty
Research Guide - 9 references
w23.03 18 par. 12 (Learn More About Jehovah Through His Creation); cl chap. 24 (Nothing Can “Separate Us From God’s Love”); lff lesson 38 point 2 (Appreciate the Gift of Life); it-1 “Hair” par. 13; w05 2/1 5-6 (How Precious Is Your Life?); w05 8/1 4-5 (The Bible Can Help You Find Joy); w05 8/1 22-23 pars. 6-11 (Jehovah Has Numbered “the Very Hairs of Your Head”); w03 7/1 16-17 pars. 10-12 (“God Is Love”); g99 6/8 13 (You Have Value in God’s Eyes!)


 
[Matt. 10:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w80 1/1 8
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
w23.03 18; cl 241-242; lff lesson 38; wp18.3 4; w06 5/1 15; w05 2/1 5-6; w05 8/1 4-5; w03 7/1 16-17; g99 6/8 12-13
Research Guide - 9 references
w23.03 18 par. 12 (Learn More About Jehovah Through His Creation); cl chap. 24 (Nothing Can “Separate Us From God’s Love”); lff lesson 38 point 2 (Appreciate the Gift of Life); wp18.3 4 (Does God Notice You?); w06 5/1 15 (Have No Fear—Jehovah Is With You!); w05 2/1 5-6 (How Precious Is Your Life?); w05 8/1 4-5 (The Bible Can Help You Find Joy); w03 7/1 16-17 pars. 10-12 (“God Is Love”); g99 6/8 12-13 (You Have Value in God’s Eyes!)


 
[Matt. 10:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1080; g63 7/8 4
w04-09 (Matt. 10:32, 33) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)


 
[Matt. 10:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w74 370; w64 488; w62 209; w60 336; w34 141
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w06 3/1 6; w90 1/1 13-14
w04-09 (Matt. 10:32, 33) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)
Research Guide - 2 references
w06 3/1 6 (Who Are Genuine Christians?); w90 1/1 13 par. 18 (“Not Ashamed of the Good News”)


 Matt. 10:34, 35 - Leonard Myers: Show Love to Unbelieving Relatives While Being Loyal to Jehovah

 
[Matt. 10:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
g73 1/22 15; g72 12/22 6; ad 130, 893; w64 485; w60 42; w49 150; w43 51
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w22.07 31; lff lesson 59; it-2 19; w17.10 12-16; jy 125; w08 1/15 29
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 19
Research Guide - 6 references
w22.07 31 (Questions From Readers); lff lesson 59 point 4 (You Can Endure Persecution); it-2 “Jehovah” pars. 87-88; w17.10 12-16 (The Truth Brings, “Not Peace, But a Sword”); jy chap. 50 (Prepared to Preach Despite Persecution); w08 1/15 29 par. 9 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew)


 
[Matt. 10:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
g73 1/22 15; g72 12/22 6; ad 130, 570; w64 249, 485; g64 5/22 23; w61 753; w60 42; w53 742; w43 51
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w26.01 26; lff lesson 59; it-2 19; w13 11/15 11; w08 1/15 29
Si (Matt. 10:21, 35-39) - 2 references
si 156 ¶6; si 157 ¶17
Research Guide - 5 references
w26.01 26 par. 2 (Speak the Truth Graciously); lff lesson 59 point 4 (You Can Endure Persecution); it-2 “Jehovah” pars. 87-88; w13 11/15 11 par. 4 (How Can We Maintain “a Waiting Attitude”?); w08 1/15 29 par. 9 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew)


 
[Matt. 10:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
us 50; g73 1/22 15; g72 12/22 6; w71 203; w71 533; g65 9/22 6; w64 485; w61 753; w60 42, 530; w43 51
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w22.07 31; lff lesson 59; w13 11/15 11
w04-09 (Matt. 10:34-38) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 29 (scriptural questions)
Si (Matt. 10:21, 35-39) - 2 references
si 156 ¶6; si 157 ¶17
Research Guide - 3 references
w22.07 31 par. 3 (Questions From Readers); lff lesson 59 point 4 (You Can Endure Persecution); w13 11/15 11 par. 4 (How Can We Maintain “a Waiting Attitude”?)


 
[Matt. 10:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w85 7/15 17-19; w71 203; w64 249, 486; w63 370; w62 742; w61 596, 753; w60 530; w43 51
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w22.07 31; lff lesson 58; w95 10/1 8-9
w04-09 (Matt. 10:34-38) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 29 (scriptural questions)
Si (Matt. 10:21, 35-39) - 1 reference
si 157 ¶17
Research Guide - 3 references
w22.07 31 par. 4 (Questions From Readers); lff lesson 58 point 1 (Remain Loyal to Jehovah); w95 10/1 8-9 (Does God Come First in Your Family?)


 
[Matt. 10:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 1609; bi8-71 1360; w69 340; int69 1155; bi8-63 3584; w50 426; bi7-50 768; w43 51
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w22.07 31; it-2 1117
w04-09 (Matt. 10:34-38) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 29 (scriptural questions)
Si (Matt. 10:21, 35-39) - 1 reference
si 157 ¶17
Research Guide - 2 references
w22.07 31 par. 5 (Questions From Readers); it-2 “Torture Stake” par. 4


 
[Matt. 10:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 1534; w64 711; w63 75; ln 40; bd 55; w52 255; w50 55
Si (Matt. 10:7-8, 16, 21, 35-39) - 2 references
si 157 ¶17; si 178 ¶18


 
[Matt. 10:40] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w69 664; w66 191; w62 46; sr55 163; w53 511


 
[Matt. 10:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w79 5/1 13-14; ad 507, 1203, 1543; w66 191; w64 702; ns 270
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w03 11/1 12
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w66 191
Research Guide - 1 reference
w03 11/1 12 (Women Who Made Jehovah’s Heart Rejoice)


 
[Matt. 10:42] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w75 714; w74 20; w74 78; w74 627-628; w73 264; ad 657; w66 191; ns 270; w57 51; w49 154
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w88 1/1 24
Research Guide - 1 reference
w88 1/1 23 par. 17 (“The Good News Has to Be Preached First”)


Matthew 11
 
[Matt. 11:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 91-92
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 672
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Preacher, Preaching” par. 9


 ▶Matt. 11:2-6; Luke 7:18-23 - John the Baptist asks about “the Coming One” - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 08:58 – 12:27

 
[Matt. 11:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g66 5/22 7
w04-09 (Matt. 11:2-6) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 29 (scriptural questions)
MWB 29/1-4/2/18 (Matt. 11:2, 3) - 1 reference
jy 96 ¶2-3


 
[Matt. 11:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w81 8/1 6; w81 12/1 18; ad 1147; g66 5/22 7; im 212; w52 62
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
w26.12 15; wcg 201; it-2 388; jy 96; w10 12/1 19; w08 1/15 29-30; w97 7/1 5-6; gt chapter 38; w87 1/1 16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 388
Research Guide - 9 references
w26.12 15 par. 5 (Like Jesus, Promote God’s Kingdom as the Real Solution); wcg chap. 44 (“There Is No One Greater”); it-2 “Messiah” par. 14; jy chap. 38 (John Wants to Hear From Jesus); w10 12/1 19 (Why Did They Reject the Messiah?); w08 1/15 29 par. 10 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); w97 7/1 5-6 (The Miraculous Healing of Mankind Is Near); gt chap. 38 (Did John Lack Faith?); w87 1/1 16 (Did John Lack Faith?)


 
[Matt. 11:4] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 96; gt chapter 38; w87 1/1 16-17
w04-09 (Matt. 11:2-6) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 29 (scriptural questions)
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 38 (John Wants to Hear From Jesus); gt chap. 38 (Did John Lack Faith?); w87 1/1 16-17 (Did John Lack Faith?)


 
[Matt. 11:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 1184, 1320, 1331; w52 210
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
wcg 201; it-2 653; jy 96; w97 7/1 5-6; gt chapter 38; w87 1/1 16-17
w04-09 (Matt. 11:2-6) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 29 (scriptural questions)
Research Guide - 6 references
wcg chap. 44 (“There Is No One Greater”); it-2 “Poor” par. 8; jy chap. 38 (John Wants to Hear From Jesus); w97 7/1 5-6 (The Miraculous Healing of Mankind Is Near); gt chap. 38 (Did John Lack Faith?); w87 1/1 16-17 (Did John Lack Faith?)


 
[Matt. 11:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w64 576
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w21.05 2-7; gt chapter 38; w87 1/1 16-17
w04-09 (Matt. 11:2-6) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 29 (scriptural questions)
Research Guide - 3 references
w21.05 2-7 pars. 3-18 (Will You Stumble Because of Jesus?); gt chap. 38 (Did John Lack Faith?); w87 1/1 16-17 (Did John Lack Faith?)


 ▶Matt. 11:7-15; Luke 7:24-30 - Jesus praises John the Baptist - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 12:29 – 14:54

 
[Matt. 11:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1381
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 763
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 763
Si (Matt. 11:7-12) - 1 reference
si 174 ¶14
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Reed” par. 5


Matt. 11:8 - Royal Houses
 
[Matt. 11:8] Textual references
Si (Matt. 11:7-12) - 1 reference
si 174 ¶14


 
[Matt. 11:9] Textual references
Si (Matt. 11:7-12) - 1 reference
si 174 ¶14


 
[Matt. 11:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w80 7/15 19; ad 1097, 1146; w67 175; w65 462; ns 231; w55 692; sr55 87; w51 125; w36 323
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-2 88, 385; jy 96; gt chapter 38; si 173; w87 1/1 17; w87 6/15 12
Si (Matt. 11:7-12) - 1 reference
si 174 ¶14
Research Guide - 7 references
it-2 “John” No. 1 ¶14; it-2 “Messenger” par. 4; jy chap. 38 (John Wants to Hear From Jesus); gt chap. 38 (Did John Lack Faith?); si 173 par. 4 (Bible Book Number 39—Malachi); w87 1/1 17 (Did John Lack Faith?); w87 6/15 12 (A Time of Testing and Sifting)


 
[Matt. 11:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
g74 8/22 28; g73 5/8 7; g65 5/8 7; g65 5/22 27; w62 191, 327; w61 32; ns 231; w58 605; sr55 248; w52 287; el 294; w47 331; w46 248; ki 223; w35 28; w31 356; g30 3/5 376
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
ijwbq article 178; wcg 201; w19.08 29-30; it-2 385; jy 96; w08 1/15 21; w92 2/15 29; gt chapter 38; si 174; w87 1/1 17
Questions From Readers (list) - 3 references
w61 32; w62 191; w92 2/15 29
Research Guide - 10 references
wcg chap. 44 (“There Is No One Greater”); ijwbq article 178 par. 4 (Who Was John the Baptist?); w19.08 29-30 (John the Baptist—A Lesson in Maintaining Joy); it-2 “Messenger” par. 4; jy chap. 38 (John Wants to Hear From Jesus); w08 1/15 21 par. 5 (Counted Worthy to Receive a Kingdom); w92 2/15 29 (Questions From Readers); gt chap. 38 (Did John Lack Faith?); si 174 par. 14 (Bible Book Number 39—Malachi); w87 1/1 17 (Did John Lack Faith?)


 
[Matt. 11:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ts 105-106; w72 90-92; ad 1003; g65 5/8 7; w61 638; ns 231; w51 595; el 294
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 168; w05 2/1 11; w92 7/15 18
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 168
Si (Matt. 11:7-12) - 1 reference
si 174 ¶14
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Kingdom of God” pars. 50-52; w05 2/1 11 pars. 12-13 (“Finding One Pearl of High Value”); w92 7/15 18 par. 16 (Reject Worldly Fantasies, Pursue Kingdom Realities)


 
[Matt. 11:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 1003, 1031, 1460; w31 356
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 168
Si (Matt. 11:13-14) - 1 reference
si 65 ¶5
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 50


 
[Matt. 11:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 1161; w65 462, 493; ns 231; w50 331
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
ijwbq article 113; it-1 595; w11 8/15 10; w01 5/1 22; w97 9/15 12; gt chapter 38; si 173; w89 7/1 30; w87 1/1 17
Si (Matt. 11:13-14, 16) - 3 references
si 65 ¶5; si 174 ¶15; si 178 ¶18
Research Guide - 9 references
it-1 “Day of Jehovah” par. 6; ijwbq article 113 pars. 3-4 (Does the Bible Teach Reincarnation?); w11 8/15 10 par. 11 (They Waited for the Messiah); w01 5/1 22 (Spiritism and the Search for True Spirituality); w97 9/15 12 pars. 9-11 (Will You Be Faithful Like Elijah?); gt chap. 38 (Did John Lack Faith?); si 173 par. 4 (Bible Book Number 39—Malachi); w89 7/1 30 (The True Lord Comes for Judgment); w87 1/1 17 (Did John Lack Faith?)


Matt. 11:16 - The Marketplace Matt. 11:16, 17 - Bone Flute
 ▶Matt. 11:16-19; Luke 7:31-35 - Unresponsive generation - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 14:54 – 15:51

 
[Matt. 11:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
g79 12/22 27-28; fl 124; w74 416; ad 1192; w54 50
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 98
Si (Matt. 11:14, 16) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶18
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 11:16-17) - 1 reference
w74 416
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 39 (Woe to an Unresponsive Generation)


 
[Matt. 11:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
g79 12/22 27-28; fl 124; w74 416; ad 164; w54 50
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 98; gt chapter 39; w87 1/15 24
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 11:16-17) - 1 reference
w74 416
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 39 (Woe to an Unresponsive Generation); gt chap. 39 (The Proud and the Lowly); w87 1/15 24 (The Proud and the Lowly)


 
[Matt. 11:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
g79 12/22 27-28; w77 324-325; w74 416; ad 1210; ns 216; w43 185
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 98; gt chapter 39; w87 1/15 24
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 39 (Woe to an Unresponsive Generation); gt chap. 39 (The Proud and the Lowly); w87 1/15 24 (The Proud and the Lowly)


 
[Matt. 11:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
g79 12/22 27-28; w77 324-325; w77 521; w76 38; w74 139-140; w74 464; w73 29; or 114; ad 436, 662, 1076, 1543, 1660; ns 216; w60 223; w54 639; w51 510; w43 185; w42 207; ph30 29
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
w26.02 4; w18.08 6; it-1 964; jy 98; w01 8/1 12-13; gt chapter 39; w87 1/15 24
Research Guide - 7 references
w26.02 4 par. 10 (How to Help Our Unbelieving Relatives); w18.08 6 par. 12 (Do You Have the Facts?); it-1 “Glutton” par. 3; jy chap. 39 (Woe to an Unresponsive Generation); w01 8/1 12-13 pars. 3-4 (Make Your Advancement Manifest); gt chap. 39 (The Proud and the Lowly); w87 1/15 24 (The Proud and the Lowly)


 ▶Matt. 11:20-24 - Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum condemned - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 15:53 – 16:52

 
[Matt. 11:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 597; w65 138
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w88 6/1 30
Research Guide - 1 reference
w88 6/1 30 (Questions From Readers)


Matt. 11:21 - Chorazin and Bethsaida ▶Matt. 11:21 - Capernaum, Chorazin, and Bethsaida
 
[Matt. 11:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ka 127; ad 144, 314; w65 138; w52 338; s 347; w38 326
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 540, 740; w89 7/1 16-17; w88 6/1 30
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Earthly Ministry of Jesus”; it-2 “Around the Sea of Galilee”; w89 7/1 16-17 (“Woe To You, Chorazin!”—Why?); w88 6/1 30 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 11:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w73 366-367; ad 981; w65 25, 138; im 372; yb65 34; s 347; w38 326
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 775-776, 940; w88 6/1 30
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Repentance” par. 36; it-2 “Sidon” par. 8; w88 6/1 30 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 11:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
bi12-81 1451; ka 127; ad 294, 700, 733, 982, 1577; bi8-71 1361; bi12-70 1460; int69 1157; w65 42, 138, 479; bi8-63 3586; g62 6/8 28; bi12-61 1458; w52 338; w51 287; bi7-50 772; w40 126
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
w24.05 5-6; it-1 412, 1016, 1062; gt chapter 39; w89 7/1 16-17; pe 179; w88 6/1 30; w87 1/15 25
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 412; it-1 1062
Research Guide - 9 references
w24.05 5 par. 15 (Trust in the Merciful “Judge of All the Earth”!); it-1 “Capernaum” par. 12; it-1 “Hades” par. 6; it-1 “Heaven” pars. 24-25; gt chap. 39 (The Proud and the Lowly); w89 7/1 16-17 (“Woe To You, Chorazin!”—Why?); pe chap. 21 par. 10 (Judgment Day and Afterward); w88 6/1 30 (Questions From Readers); w87 1/15 24-25 (The Proud and the Lowly)


 
[Matt. 11:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
ts 184; w73 366-367; ad 982, 1399; w65 25, 138; im 372; yb65 34; w52 338; w51 287; w40 126; vn 38
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
w24.05 5-6; it-2 775-776; jy 98; gt chapter 39; pe 179; w88 6/1 30-31; w87 1/15 25
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w88 6/1 30
Research Guide - 7 references
w24.05 5 par. 15 (Trust in the Merciful “Judge of All the Earth”!); it-2 “Repentance” par. 36; jy chap. 39 (Woe to an Unresponsive Generation); gt chap. 39 (The Proud and the Lowly); pe chap. 21 par. 10 (Judgment Day and Afterward); w88 6/1 30-31 (Questions From Readers); w87 1/15 24-25 (The Proud and the Lowly)


 ▶Matt. 11:25-27 - Jesus praises his Father for favoring the humble - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 17:00 – 18:11

 
[Matt. 11:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w74 180; ad 1016; is 160; g66 2/8 5; g65 9/22 29; w64 333; w62 427; w58 309
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w13 1/1 9
Research Guide - 1 reference
w13 1/1 9 (“You Have . . . Revealed Them to Babes”)


 
[Matt. 11:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w78 7/15 22; w76 562-563; w71 265-266; ad 488-489, 599, 666, 932-933, 1639
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
cf 17-18; w97 10/1 19; w94 6/1 29; w89 5/15 12
Research Guide - 4 references
cf chap. 2 (“The Way and the Truth and the Life”); w97 10/1 19 par. 10 (Loyally Upholding God’s Inspired Word); w94 6/1 29 (“Jesus Christ Is Lord”—How and When?); w89 5/15 12 par. 7 (Showing Love and Respect as a Husband)


 ▶Matt. 11:28-30 - Jesus’ yoke of discipleship refreshes - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 18:11 – 18:53

 
[Matt. 11:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w71 260; ad 267, 1679; w70 591-592; w67 152; w65 120; w63 210; w61 676; w59 47; w58 19; w56 21; w51 680; w45 265; g44 1/19 17
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
ijwbv article 28; w19.09 20-21; it-1 376; it-2 1216; jy 98; w07 5/15 11-12; w04 6/1 16; w04 8/15 22-23; w01 12/15 9-11; w95 8/15 12-17; gt chapter 39; w89 5/15 12; w89 7/15 16-21; w87 1/15 25
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1216
Si (Matt. 11:28-30) - 1 reference
si 176 ¶8
MWB 29/1-4/2/18 - 1 reference
Mt 11:28, nwtsty
Bible Verses Explained (Matt. 11:28-30) - 1 reference
“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Give You Rest”
Research Guide - 14 references
ijwbv article 28 (Matthew 11:28-30—“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Give You Rest”); w19.09 20-21 (“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Refresh You”); it-1 “Burden” par. 9; it-2 “Yoke” par. 7; jy chap. 39 (Woe to an Unresponsive Generation); w07 5/15 11-12 (Why Meet Together?); w04 6/1 16 pars. 8-9 (Blessed Are Those Who Give Glory to God); w04 8/15 22-23 pars. 1-7 (Tired but Not Tiring Out); w01 12/15 9-11 (Relief From Stress—A Practical Remedy); w95 8/15 12-17 (A Loving Invitation to the Tired Ones); gt chap. 39 (The Proud and the Lowly); w89 5/15 12 par. 7 (Showing Love and Respect as a Husband); w89 7/15 16-21 (‘Finding Refreshment for Your Souls’); w87 1/15 25 (The Proud and the Lowly)


 Matt. 11:29, 30 - Kenneth Flodin: ‘Jesus’ Yoke Is Kindly’

Matt. 11:29, 30 - Yoke
 
[Matt. 11:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 32 references
km 12/85 7; su 166; w83 6/1 18; w82 9/15 24; kc 75; w78 6/1 24; w77 406-407; w76 164; w76 483-484; w74 103; w73 277; or 107; w71 31; w71 260; ad 267, 1679; w70 591-594; w67 152, 306; w66 451; w65 120, 454; g64 8/22 8; w63 104, 131, 210, 426, 434; w62 307; w61 16, 676; yb61 25; w60 69; w56 21; w51 680; w45 265; w43 107
Index 1986-2026 - 30 references
ijwbv article 28; w25.01 10; w20.05 18; w19.09 21, 23-25; w18.01 8-9; it-1 376; it-2 168, 399, 1216; jy 98; w12 11/15 13; km 5/08 1; w07 5/15 11-13; w04 6/1 16; w04 8/15 22-23; w01 12/15 11-20; w00 9/1 7-8; w97 6/15 32; w95 8/15 17-22; w93 6/1 10; w91 9/1 27; w91 10/15 21-22, 24; gt chapter 39; w89 5/15 12; w89 7/15 16-21; yp 70; w87 1/15 25; tp 137
IT-1 / IT-2 - 4 references
it-1 376; it-2 168; it-2 399; it-2 1216
Si (Matt. 11:28-30) - 1 reference
si 176 ¶8
MWB 29/1-4/2/18 (Matt. 11:29, 30) - 1 reference
Mt 11:29, nwtsty
Bible Verses Explained (Matt. 11:28-30) - 1 reference
“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Give You Rest”
Research Guide - 29 references
w25.01 10 par. 11 (Husbands, Honor Your Wife); ijwbv article 28 (Matthew 11:28-30—“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Give You Rest”); w20.05 18 (Mildness—How Does It Benefit Us?); w19.09 21-25 (“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Refresh You”); w18.01 8-9 pars. 6-7 (“He Gives Power to the Tired One”); it-1 “Burden” par. 9; it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 52; it-2 “Mildness” par. 3; it-2 “Yoke” par. 7; jy chap. 39 (Woe to an Unresponsive Generation); w12 11/15 13 (Jesus Set the Pattern of Humility); km 5/08 1 (“Take My Yoke Upon You”); w07 5/15 11-13 (Why Meet Together?); w04 6/1 16 pars. 8-9 (Blessed Are Those Who Give Glory to God); w04 8/15 22-23 pars. 1-7 (Tired but Not Tiring Out); w01 12/15 11-15 (Relief From Stress—A Practical Remedy); w01 12/15 15-20 (“Learn From Me”); w00 9/1 7 par. 7 (Reflect the Mental Attitude of Christ); w97 6/15 32 (“Slave for the Master, Christ”); w95 8/15 17-22 (“My Yoke Is Kindly and My Load Is Light”); w93 6/1 10 par. 9 (Serving Jehovah With a Self-Sacrificing Spirit); w91 9/1 27 pars. 11-12 (Communication in the Christian Ministry); w91 10/15 21-24 (“Let Us Also Put Off Every Weight”); gt chap. 39 (The Proud and the Lowly); w89 5/15 12 par. 7 (Showing Love and Respect as a Husband); w89 7/15 16-21 (‘Finding Refreshment for Your Souls’); yp chap. 8 (How Can I Make Real Friends?); w87 1/15 25 (The Proud and the Lowly); tp chap. 12 par. 17 (Respect for Authority Essential for Peaceful Living)


 
[Matt. 11:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
kc 75; w73 277; or 107, 184; w71 260; ad 267, 993; w70 591, 593-595; w65 120; w64 302; w61 676; w56 21; w45 265
Index 1986-2026 - 12 references
ijwbv article 28; it-1 376; it-2 168; mwb18.01 7; jy 98; w10 8/1 26; w07 5/15 11-13; w01 12/15 20; w91 10/15 21-22, 24; gt chapter 39; w89 7/15 16-21
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 168
Si (Matt. 11:28-30) - 1 reference
si 176 ¶8
MWB 29/1-4/2/18 (Matt. 11:29, 30) - 1 reference
Mt 11:29, nwtsty
Bible Verses Explained (Matt. 11:28-30) - 1 reference
“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Give You Rest”
Research Guide - 11 references
ijwbv article 28 (Matthew 11:28-30—“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Give You Rest”); it-1 “Burden” par. 9; it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 52; mwb18.01 7 (Jesus Offered Refreshment); jy chap. 39 (Woe to an Unresponsive Generation); w10 8/1 25-26 (“The Carpenter”); w07 5/15 11-13 (Why Meet Together?); w01 12/15 20 (“Learn From Me”); w91 10/15 21-24 (“Let Us Also Put Off Every Weight”); gt chap. 39 (The Proud and the Lowly); w89 7/15 16-21 (‘Finding Refreshment for Your Souls’)


Matthew 12
Matt. 12:1 - Kernels of Grain
 ▶Matt. 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5 - Jesus, “Lord even of the Sabbath” - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 42:09 – 44:27

 
[Matt. 12:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w82 7/15 30; w77 91-92; km 4/77 1; ad 717, 1075; w60 109
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 76; w97 11/15 28; gt chapter 31; w86 7/15 8
Si (Matt. 12:1-50) - 2 references
si 54 ¶5; si 178 ¶19
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 12:1-8) - 1 reference
w82 7/15 30
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w97 11/15 28 (The Mishnah and God’s Law to Moses); gt chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w86 7/15 8 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath)


 
[Matt. 12:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w82 7/15 30; w77 91-92; km 4/77 1; w60 109, 208
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 76; w97 11/15 28; gt chapter 31; w86 7/15 8
Si (Matt. 12:1-4) - 1 reference
si 54 ¶5
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w97 11/15 28 (The Mishnah and God’s Law to Moses); gt chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w86 7/15 8 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath)


 
[Matt. 12:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w82 7/15 30-31; km 4/77 1; ad 46, 425, 1440; w54 689; w52 575
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 76; w02 8/15 11-12; w02 9/1 18; gt chapter 31; w86 7/15 8-9
Si (Matt. 12:1-4) - 1 reference
si 54 ¶5
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w02 8/15 11 par. 9 (“I Set the Pattern for You”); w02 9/1 18 par. 20 (“Without an Illustration He Would Not Speak to Them”); gt chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w86 7/15 8-9 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath)


 
[Matt. 12:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w82 7/15 30-31; km 4/77 1; ad 15; w54 689; w52 575
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-2 936; jy 76; w02 9/1 18; gt chapter 31; w86 7/15 8-9
Si (Matt. 12:1-4) - 2 references
si 26 ¶8; si 54 ¶5
Research Guide - 5 references
it-2 “Showbread” par. 3; jy chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w02 9/1 18 par. 20 (“Without an Illustration He Would Not Speak to Them”); gt chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w86 7/15 8-9 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath)


 
[Matt. 12:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w82 7/15 30-31; ad 1426
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 76-77; gt chapter 31; w86 7/15 9
Si - 1 reference
si 35 ¶37
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); gt chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w86 7/15 9 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath)


 
[Matt. 12:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w82 7/15 30-31


 
[Matt. 12:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w72 551; w71 413-414; ad 794, 932; g64 1/8 6; g64 2/8 6
Si - 1 reference
si 145 ¶16


 
[Matt. 12:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
ad 392, 1075, 1427; w70 31; w69 623; w68 761; w61 680; w51 680; w45 51
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-2 265-266, 833; jy 77; w08 2/15 28; gt chapter 31; w86 7/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 265-266; it-2 833
Research Guide - 6 references
it-2 “Lord” par. 3; it-2 “Sabbath Day” par. 17; jy chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w08 2/15 28 par. 7 (Highlights From the Book of Mark); gt chap. 31 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath); w86 7/15 9 (Plucking Grain on the Sabbath)


Matt. 12:9 - First-Century Synagogue
 ▶Matt. 12:9-14; Luke 6:6-11; Mark 3:1-6 - Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 44:28 – 48:48

 
[Matt. 12:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1381; g65 12/8 8; w60 109
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 78; w98 8/1 9; gt chapter 32; w86 8/1 8
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 32 (What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?); w98 8/1 9 par. 11 (Jehovah—The Source of True Justice and Righteousness); gt chap. 32 (What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?); w86 8/1 8 (What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?)


 
[Matt. 12:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w60 109
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 78; w98 8/1 9; gt chapter 32; w86 8/1 9
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 32 (What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?); w98 8/1 7-12 (Jehovah—The Source of True Justice and Righteousness); gt chap. 32 (What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?); w86 8/1 9 (What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?)


 
[Matt. 12:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
g72 11/22 6; w60 109; nh 171


 
[Matt. 12:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1393


 
[Matt. 12:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g65 12/8 8
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 78; gt chapter 32; w86 8/1 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 32 (What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?); gt chap. 32 (What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?); w86 8/1 9 (What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?)


 ▶Matt. 12:15-21; Mark 3:7-12 - Great multitude on the shore; Jesus as God’s beloved servant; many are healed - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 4] - Video section 48:50 – 51:02

 
[Matt. 12:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 927; g65 12/8 8


 
[Matt. 12:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
g71 12/22 27; g65 12/8 8; w51 447
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 878
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 878
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Gadarenes” par. 6


 
[Matt. 12:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
g71 12/22 27


 
[Matt. 12:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 28, 924, 984; g65 12/8 9; jh 25
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
cf 39-40; cl 151-156; jy 80; ip-2 31-32, 35-37; w98 8/1 9-11; w93 1/15 10; gt chapter 33; w86 8/15 24-25
Research Guide - 8 references
cl chap. 15 pars. 7-19 (Jesus “Establishes Justice in the Earth”); cf chap. 4 (“Look! The Lion of the Tribe of Judah”); jy chap. 33 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy); ip-2 chap. 3 (“My Chosen One, Whom My Soul Has Approved!”); w98 8/1 9-11 (Jehovah—The Source of True Justice and Righteousness); w93 1/15 10 par. 7 (Light Bearers—For What Purpose?); gt chap. 33 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy); w86 8/15 24-25 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy)


 
[Matt. 12:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 1557; g71 12/22 27; g65 12/8 9; w51 434, 447; w49 375; g39 2/22 17
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 878; it-2 1039-1040; jy 80; gt chapter 33; w86 8/15 24-25
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 878; it-2 1039-1040
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Gadarenes” par. 6; it-2 “Street” par. 4; jy chap. 33 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy); gt chap. 33 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy); w86 8/15 24-25 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy)


 Matt. 12:20 - Nicholas Ahladis: Consider Our Sympathetic High Priest

 
[Matt. 12:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w77 406; ad 586, 1381, 1397; g65 12/8 9; w30 4
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
w25.11 18, 20; it-2 763; mwb17.12 5; w15 2/15 8; jy 80-81; w08 6/15 6; w08 10/1 5; w98 8/1 14; w95 11/15 21-24; w94 10/1 16-17; w93 1/15 10; gt chapter 33; w86 8/15 24-25
MWB 5-11/2/18 - 1 reference
Mt 12:20, nwtsty
Research Guide - 13 references
w25.11 18-20 (Consider Our Sympathetic High Priest—Jesus); it-2 “Reed” par. 5; mwb17.12 5 (New Feature of the Midweek Meeting); w15 2/15 8 par. 13 (Imitate Jesus’ Humility and Tenderness); jy chap. 33 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy); w08 6/15 6 (Powerful Despite Weaknesses); w08 10/1 5 (Foretelling the Messiah); w98 8/1 13 par. 8 (Imitate Jehovah—Exercise Justice and Righteousness); w95 11/15 21-24 (Would You Extinguish a Smoldering Wick?); w94 10/1 16 par. 6 (Shepherding God’s Flock With Love); w93 1/15 10 par. 7 (Light Bearers—For What Purpose?); gt chap. 33 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy); w86 8/15 24-25 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy)


 
[Matt. 12:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w83 1/15 31; w83 11/15 25; w73 103; ad 924; g65 6/8 5; g65 12/8 9; ko 16; w42 365; w34 6; jh 25
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 80-81; gt chapter 33; w86 8/15 25
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 33 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy); gt chap. 33 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy); w86 8/15 24-25 (Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy)


 ▶Matt. 12:22-30; Mark 3:19b, 20 - Demons expelled by holy spirit, not by Beelzebub - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 27:24 – 30:12

 
[Matt. 12:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 451, 1322; g63 5/8 21


 
[Matt. 12:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
lp 162-163; hs 47; ad 174; w63 508, 681; w61 58; ns 57, 68; nh 107; w48 185; ci 64; rg 13
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
cf 113-114; it-1 275; it-2 867, 1028-1029; nwt 1694; w02 9/1 11-12
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1028-1029
Research Guide - 6 references
cf chap. 11 par. 13 (“Never Has Any Man Spoken Like This”); it-1 “Beelzebub” par. 2; it-2 “Satan” par. 12; it-2 “Spiritism” pars. 12-15; nwt 1694 (Glossary of Bible Terms); w02 9/1 11 par. 17 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”)


 
[Matt. 12:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1579; w69 511-512; g47 11/22 10
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w02 9/1 12
Research Guide - 1 reference
w02 9/1 11 par. 17 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”)


 
[Matt. 12:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
g77 5/22 27-28; w63 515, 681; g62 5/22 4; w56 116
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
cf 113-114; w02 9/1 12
Research Guide - 2 references
cf chap. 11 par. 13 (“Never Has Any Man Spoken Like This”); w02 9/1 11 par. 17 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”)


 
[Matt. 12:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
g77 5/22 27-28; ad 1549; ns 68; w56 116; w52 339; w48 186
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
cf 114; it-2 1028-1029; jy 103; w02 9/1 12; gt chapter 41; w87 2/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1028-1029
Research Guide - 6 references
cf chap. 11 par. 14 (“Never Has Any Man Spoken Like This”); it-2 “Spiritism” pars. 12-15; jy chap. 41 (Miracles—By Whose Power?); w02 9/1 12 par. 18 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”); gt chap. 41 (A Center of Controversy); w87 2/15 9 (Jesus—A Center of Controversy)


 
[Matt. 12:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
ad 581, 889, 924, 1003, 1544-1545; w63 503; w62 648; w55 568; dh 54; w52 339; w51 595; w48 186; w45 6
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 61, 167
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 61; it-2 167
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Jesus Christ” par. 67; it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 48


 
[Matt. 12:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 924, 1551; w40 316
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 1029, 1031
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Spiritism” par. 14; it-2 “Spoil” par. 7


 
[Matt. 12:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w85 6/1 29; go 170; w69 233; g66 2/8 4; g65 4/22 16; w64 402, 530; w63 515; w62 576; g62 10/8 28; g62 10/22 8; w60 392; w52 73, 342; w51 734; wl 124; w41 278; w40 71; w39 11, 346; ne 28
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 103; gt chapter 41; w87 2/15 9
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w51 734
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 41 (Miracles—By Whose Power?); gt chap. 41 (A Center of Controversy); w87 2/15 9 (Jesus—A Center of Controversy)


 ▶Matt. 12:31, 32; Mark 3:22-30 - Unforgivable sin - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 30:12 – 30:52

 
[Matt. 12:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 22 references
g78 2/8 27-28; lp 162-164; hs 98-99; w75 39; g75 11/22 28; w74 76; ts 181-182; ad 239, 601, 1444, 1508, 1546, 1549; w69 511; w65 141; w63 508; bf 648; g61 5/22 28; w58 427; w55 550; w52 126, 231, 339, 599; w48 185; g39 9/6 17
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
it-1 339; it-2 792, 969; jy 103; w07 7/15 18; w07 8/15 19; g03 2/8 12-13; gt chapter 41; rs 410; w87 2/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 969; it-2 1029
Research Guide - 10 references
it-1 “Blasphemy” par. 12; it-2 “Resurrection” pars. 59-62; it-2 “Sin, I” par. 46; jy chap. 41 (Miracles—By Whose Power?); w07 7/15 18 pars. 8-9 (Have You Sinned Against the Holy Spirit?); w07 8/15 19 (Do You Remember?); g03 2/8 12-13 (Is There an Unforgivable Sin?); gt chap. 41 (A Center of Controversy); rs 410 par. 2 (Trinity); w87 2/15 9 (Jesus—A Center of Controversy)


 
[Matt. 12:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 22 references
g78 2/8 27-28; lp 162-164; w75 39; w75 460; w74 76; ts 181-182; ad 432, 1568; w69 511; w65 81, 141; w64 43; w63 455, 508; bf 648; w61 435; g61 5/22 28; w58 47; w55 550; w53 72; w52 126, 231, 339, 599; w48 185; g39 9/6 17; w38 377; g36 11/4 94; w33 206; g30 9/17 828
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-2 792, 969, 1056; jy 103; w92 9/15 9; gt chapter 41; rs 299, 410; w87 2/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 969; it-2 1056
Research Guide - 9 references
it-2 “Resurrection” pars. 59-62; it-2 “Sin, I” par. 46; it-2 “Systems of Things” par. 17; jy chap. 41 (Miracles—By Whose Power?); w92 9/15 9-10 (Jehovah Forgives in a Large Way); gt chap. 41 (A Center of Controversy); rs 299 par. 1 (Purgatory); rs 410 par. 2 (Trinity); w87 2/15 9 (Jesus—A Center of Controversy)


 ▶Matt. 12:33-37 - Tree known by its fruit - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 30:54 – 31:56

 
[Matt. 12:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
w47 138
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 104; gt chapter 42; w87 3/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); gt chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w87 3/1 8 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees)


Matt. 12:34 - Horned Viper
 
[Matt. 12:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
fl 77; w77 659; ad 1637; w64 474; w63 435; w62 198; w61 31; w60 329; w51 104; w47 138
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 989-990; it-2 1157; w08 1/1 12; w03 9/15 10-11
Si - 1 reference
si 178 ¶19
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Gossip, Slander” par. 3; it-2 “Viper” par. 5; w08 1/1 12 (Build Up Your Family With “Delightful Words”); w03 9/15 10-11 (Spiritual Conversations Build Up)


 
[Matt. 12:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
fl 77; ad 1411; w61 18, 31; yb61 29; w60 329; w47 138


 
[Matt. 12:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
cj 102-103; w78 12/1 22; w70 255; w64 639; w63 153
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 104
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees)


 
[Matt. 12:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
cj 102-103; w78 12/1 22; w65 110; w64 639; w63 153
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 104
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees)


 ▶Matt. 12:38-42 - Sign of Jonah - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 31:59 – 33:26

 
[Matt. 12:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 5/15 19-20; w74 748; ad 1501, 1578; w64 576; sr55 148
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-2 941; jy 104; w96 11/15 29; gt chapter 42; w87 3/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 941
Si (Matt. 12:38-41) - 1 reference
si 154 ¶11
Research Guide - 5 references
it-2 “Sign” par. 6; jy chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w96 11/15 29 (Would You Have Recognized the Messiah?); gt chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w87 3/1 8 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees)


 
[Matt. 12:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w82 11/1 31; w78 5/15 20; sr55 148; w54 374; w51 144; rm 255
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-2 941; jy 104; jd 11; w96 5/15 28; w95 11/1 13; gt chapter 42; si 153-155; w87 3/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 941
Research Guide - 8 references
it-2 “Sign” par. 6; jy chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); jd chap. 1 pars. 15-16 (Jehovah’s Messages for Then and Now); w96 5/15 28 (Jonah Learns About Jehovah’s Mercy); w95 11/1 13 par. 13 (Saved From a “Wicked Generation”); gt chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); si 153-155 pars. 3-11 (Bible Book Number 32—Jonah); w87 3/1 8 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees)


 
[Matt. 12:40] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 18 references
su 40, 42; w82 11/1 31; g81 4/8 18-19; w75 710; w73 766-767; w72 580; ad 27, 428-429, 586, 731, 923, 1488; g66 3/8 29; w65 45; w62 247; g60 5/22 27; w58 736; sr55 148; w54 374; w50 303; w44 86; w38 40
Index 1986-2026 - 12 references
it-1 593, 838, 1059; it-2 101, 693; jy 104; w03 3/15 17-18; w96 5/15 28; gt chapter 42; w90 8/15 30; si 153-155; w87 3/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 593; it-1 838
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w58 736
Research Guide - 12 references
it-1 “Day” par. 11; it-1 “Fish” par. 9; it-1 “Heart” par. 21; it-2 “Jonah, Book of” par. 11; it-2 “Prophecy” par. 19; jy chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w03 3/15 17 par. 12 (Try to See Others as Jehovah Sees Them); w96 5/15 28 (Jonah Learns About Jehovah’s Mercy); gt chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w90 8/15 30 (Questions From Readers); si 153-155 pars. 3-11 (Bible Book Number 32—Jonah); w87 3/1 8 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees)


 
[Matt. 12:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
su 57-58; g81 4/8 18; g75 10/22 13; ts 183-185; ka 128; ad 981-982, 1228, 1389; w65 113; sr55 148; w52 339; w47 188; s 345; w38 326
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
w24.05 5; it-2 101; w96 5/15 28; si 153-155
Research Guide - 4 references
w24.05 5 pars. 13-14 (Trust in the Merciful “Judge of All the Earth”!); it-2 “Jonah, Book of” par. 11; w96 5/15 28 (Jonah Learns About Jehovah’s Mercy); si 153-155 pars. 3-12 (Bible Book Number 32—Jonah)


 
[Matt. 12:42] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 20 references
w85 3/15 14-15; w85 5/1 29; g75 10/22 13; ts 183-185; ka 54, 128; w72 106; ad 101, 931, 1363, 1482, 1662-1663; w69 620, 749; w65 113, 244; w64 543; bf 105; w62 616; tc 11; w57 690; w52 339; w46 255
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
cf 83; it-2 693, 912-913; w99 7/1 31; w90 6/1 6-7; w90 6/15 5-6; si 114
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 912-913
Si - 3 references
si 65 ¶5; si 69 ¶26; si 111 ¶37
Research Guide - 7 references
cf chap. 8 par. 14 (“For This I Was Sent”); it-2 “Prophecy” par. 19; it-2 “Sheba” No. 6 ¶4-6; w99 7/1 31 (A Visit That Was Richly Rewarded); w90 6/1 6-7 (A Grand Millennium Approaching); w90 6/15 5-6 (Earth-Wide Security—How?); si 114 pars. 16-18 (Bible Book Number 21—Ecclesiastes)


 ▶Matt. 12:43-45 - The return of an unclean spirit - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 33:27 – 34:37

 
[Matt. 12:43] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ts 85-86; ad 442; w65 159; w52 191
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 612
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 12:43-45) - 1 reference
w52 191
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Demon” par. 2


 
[Matt. 12:44] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w81 2/15 26; ts 85-86; ad 1671; w52 191
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 12:43-45) - 1 reference
w52 191


 
[Matt. 12:45] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w81 2/15 26; ts 85-86; w65 159; w63 155; w52 191
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 105; w95 11/1 13; gt chapter 42; w87 3/1 8-9
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 12:43-45) - 1 reference
w52 191
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w95 11/1 13 par. 13 (Saved From a “Wicked Generation”); gt chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w87 3/1 8-9 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees)


 ▶Matt. 12:46-50; Mark 3:21, 31-35; Luke 8:19-21 - Jesus’ mother and brothers - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 34:42 – 36:12

 
[Matt. 12:46] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 262, 868, 1119; w59 190; w50 522
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 369-370
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 369-370
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Brother” pars. 7-10


 
[Matt. 12:47] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w59 190; w50 522


 
[Matt. 12:48] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w59 190; w50 522
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
lr 222-223
Research Guide - 1 reference
lr chap. 43 (Who Are Our Brothers and Sisters?)


 
[Matt. 12:49] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w67 256; w62 351; w50 522
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 105; lr 223; gt chapter 42; w87 3/1 9
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); lr chap. 43 (Who Are Our Brothers and Sisters?); gt chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w87 3/1 9 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees)


 
[Matt. 12:50] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w71 75; w71 421; te 81-82; g68 9/8 28; w67 256; w62 351; w59 190; w50 522
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-2 347; jy 105; w10 2/1 4; w03 5/1 8; lr 223; w98 11/15 13-14; gt chapter 42; w87 3/1 9
Research Guide - 8 references
it-2 “Mary” No. 1 ¶13; jy chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w10 2/1 4 (What Is Heaven Like?); w03 5/1 8 par. 3 (Do You Ask, “Where Is Jehovah?”); lr chap. 43 (Who Are Our Brothers and Sisters?); w98 11/15 13 par. 16 (Walking With God—The Early Steps); gt chap. 42 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees); w87 3/1 9 (Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees)


Matthew 13
Matt. 13:1, 2 - The Sea of Galilee Near Capernaum
 ▶Matt. 13:1, 2; Mark 4:1, 2; Luke 8:4 - From a boat, Jesus teaches large crowds - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 36:13 – 36:34

 
[Matt. 13:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
km 4/77 1
Si (Matt. 13:1-58) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶20


 
[Matt. 13:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
km 4/77 1
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w88 6/15 24-26
Research Guide - 1 reference
w88 6/15 24-26 (How Did the Crowds Hear Jesus?)


Matt. 13:3 - Sowing Seed
 ▶Matt. 13:3-9; Mark 4:3-9; Luke 8:5-8 - Seed sown on four different types of soil - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 36:35 – 37:55

 
[Matt. 13:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
km 4/77 1; ad 815; w50 482


 
[Matt. 13:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
km 4/77 1; ad 580, 815; w63 563; w51 655; w50 482
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 830, 1178
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 830
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Field” par. 4; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 34


 
[Matt. 13:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 815, 1415; w64 248; w51 655; w50 482
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1178; w03 2/1 11
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 34; w03 2/1 11 (“Remain in My Word”)


 
[Matt. 13:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 1559; w64 248; w58 550; w50 482
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w03 2/1 11
Research Guide - 1 reference
w03 2/1 11 (“Remain in My Word”)


 
[Matt. 13:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w62 176; w51 655; w50 482
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w03 2/1 12
Research Guide - 1 reference
w03 2/1 12 (“Remain in My Word”)


 
[Matt. 13:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 677, 815; w50 482
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 986, 1178
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Goodness” par. 8; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 34


 
[Matt. 13:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w64 68
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w96 2/1 17
Research Guide - 1 reference
w96 2/1 17 par. 5 (God’s Kingdom—Are You Getting the Sense of It?)


 ▶Matt. 13:10-17; Mark 4:10-13; Luke 8:9, 10 - Why Jesus used illustrations - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 38:00 – 40:49

 
[Matt. 13:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w65 467
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 108
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom)


 
[Matt. 13:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
kc 96-97; ts 151-152; ad 998; w65 467; w61 267
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 160; w06 2/15 19-20
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 836-837
Si (Matt. 13:11, 57) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶20
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 9; w06 2/15 19-20 (An Administration for Fulfilling God’s Purpose)


 
[Matt. 13:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w70 12; yb70 10; w65 468; w47 228


 
[Matt. 13:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w76 359; w75 593-594; ad 814, 1336; w61 267; w55 169; w53 383; g51 9/22 25
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 1175; gt chapter 43; w87 4/1 8
MWB 8-14/12/25 (Matt. 13:13-15) - 1 reference
ip-1 99 ¶23
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 8; gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/1 8 (Benefiting From Jesus’ Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 13:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w75 593-594; ad 814, 1624; w53 345, 383; w51 302
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 1175; gt chapter 43; w87 4/1 8
Si (Matt. 13:14-15) - 2 references
si 123 ¶36; si 181 ¶32
MWB 8-14/12/25 (Matt. 13:13-15) - 1 reference
ip-1 99 ¶23
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 8; gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/1 8 (Benefiting From Jesus’ Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 13:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w75 593-594; ad 474, 551, 814, 1386-1387; w65 326, 467; w62 500; w61 452; w53 345, 383; w51 302
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 1175; it-2 772; yb95 253; gt chapter 43; w87 4/1 8; w86 6/1 17-18
Si (Matt. 13:14-15) - 2 references
si 123 ¶36; si 181 ¶32
MWB 8-14/12/25 (Matt. 13:13-15) - 1 reference
ip-1 99 ¶23
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 8; it-2 “Repentance” par. 14; yb95 253 (Jehovah’s Word Will Not Return to Him Without Results); gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/1 8 (Benefiting From Jesus’ Illustrations); w86 6/1 17 par. 13 (Determined to Serve Jehovah With a Complete Heart)


 Matt. 13:16 - M. Stephen Lett: Listen With Understanding

 
[Matt. 13:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w81 2/15 23; w61 267; w57 138


 
[Matt. 13:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w77 83-84; w65 330; w61 267; ki 222


 ▶Matt. 13:18-23; Mark 4:14-29; Luke 8:11-18 - Illustration of the sower explained - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 40:49 – 42:25

 
[Matt. 13:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w76 220-221; w70 12-13; yb70 11-12; w63 563; w62 500; w50 483
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
kr 78; w03 2/1 8-9; w93 8/1 19
Research Guide - 3 references
kr chap. 8 par. 3 (Tools for Preaching—Producing Literature for the Worldwide Field); w03 2/1 8-9 (“Remain in My Word”); w93 8/1 19 par. 16 (Let No One Spoil Your Useful Habits)


 
[Matt. 13:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w76 220-221; g72 3/22 27; w70 13-14; yb70 13; w64 248; g51 9/22 26; w50 487


 
[Matt. 13:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w76 220-221; ad 1292; w70 13-14; yb70 13-14; w64 248; g51 9/22 26; w50 487
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w03 2/1 11
Research Guide - 1 reference
w03 2/1 11 pars. 13-14 (“Remain in My Word”)


 
[Matt. 13:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w84 5/15 9; w76 220-222; w75 570-571; w74 420; g72 3/22 27; ad 1567; w70 14; yb70 14-15; g67 1/8 13; w63 433, 536; g63 5/22 6; w62 500; g51 9/22 26; w50 489; v-2 71
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 118; w12 8/15 25-27; w08 9/15 23-24; w06 8/1 10; w04 9/15 12; w03 2/1 12-13; w98 5/15 5; w86 6/15 11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 118
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Anxiety” par. 3; w12 8/15 25-27 (Stand Firm and Avoid Satan’s Traps!); w08 9/15 23-24 (Resist “the Spirit of the World”); w06 8/1 10 (You Cannot Save It, so Use It Well); w04 9/15 12 pars. 10-12 (“Go On Acquiring Power in the Lord”); w03 2/1 8-13 (“Remain in My Word”); w98 5/15 5 (Can Riches Make You Happy?); w86 6/15 11-12 (The Blessing of Jehovah Makes Rich)


 
[Matt. 13:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 14 references
w77 466; w72 91; or 108-109; g72 3/22 27; km 2/72 3; w70 15-17; yb70 15-16; yl 188; w64 285; w63 83; ln 60; w62 524; w61 113, 464; w53 660; w51 655; g51 9/22 26; w50 491
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 986; jy 109; km 11/12 1; w03 2/1 21-22; wt 107; w97 10/15 14; km 2/95 1
Research Guide - 7 references
it-1 “Goodness” par. 8; jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom); km 11/12 1 par. 3 (See Good for Your Hard Work); w03 2/1 21-22 (“Keep Bearing Much Fruit”); wt chap. 11 par. 11 (‘Keep On Seeking First the Kingdom’); w97 10/15 14 pars. 6-8 (Jehovah Cherishes Your Whole-Souled Service); km 2/95 1 (The Word of the Kingdom—Getting the Sense of It)


 ▶Matt. 13:24-30 - The wheat and the weeds - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 42:26 – 43:46

 
[Matt. 13:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w81 8/1 17-18; sl 207; ad 1346, 1464, 1466, 1539; w65 191; w64 41; w63 537; w60 605; pa 163; nh 192; w46 248
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
mwb18.02 3; w10 3/15 19-20; g 2/07 7-9; w04 2/15 5-6; w03 9/1 5-6
Si (Matt. 13:24-30) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
MWB 5-11/2/18 (Matt. 13:24-26) - 1 reference
w13 7/15 9-10 ¶2-3
Research Guide - 5 references
mwb18.02 3 (The Illustration of the Wheat and the Weeds); w10 3/15 19-20 pars. 3-4 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”); g 2/07 7-9 (What Does the Future Hold for Christianity?); w04 2/15 5-6 (Is Religion at the Root of Mankind’s Problems?); w03 9/1 5-6 (One True Christian Faith—A Reality)


 
[Matt. 13:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w81 8/1 18-20; sl 207; w74 479-480; g73 1/8 19; ad 93, 816, 1650; w66 244; w65 191; w64 41; w63 246; bf 471; w62 117; w61 108, 143; w60 605; nh 192; w46 249; w35 346
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
it-1 1178-1179; it-2 1176; rr 97-98; mwb18.02 3; w16.10 32; w10 3/15 19-21; g 2/07 7-9; w04 2/15 5-6; w03 9/1 5-6; w02 9/1 16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1176
MWB 5-11/2/18 (Matt. 13:24-26) - 1 reference
w13 7/15 9-10 ¶2-3
Research Guide - 10 references
rr chap. 9 par. 10 (“I Will Give Them a Unified Heart”); it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 36-37; it-2 “Weeds” par. 6; mwb18.02 3 (The Illustration of the Wheat and the Weeds); w16.10 32 (Did You Know?); w10 3/15 19-21 pars. 3-7 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”); g 2/07 7-9 (What Does the Future Hold for Christianity?); w04 2/15 5-6 (Is Religion at the Root of Mankind’s Problems?); w03 9/1 5-6 (One True Christian Faith—A Reality); w02 9/1 16 par. 13 (“Without an Illustration He Would Not Speak to Them”)


 
[Matt. 13:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w81 8/1 18, 20; w66 555; w64 41; w46 249
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w13 7/15 9-10
Research Guide - 1 reference
w13 7/15 9 par. 3 (“Look! I Am With You All the Days”)


 
[Matt. 13:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w81 8/1 20; ad 1016; w64 41; w46 251
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w13 7/15 10
Research Guide - 1 reference
w13 7/15 10 (“Look! I Am With You All the Days”)


 
[Matt. 13:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w81 8/1 20; w64 41; bf 471; w61 143; w46 251
MWB 5-11/2/18 (Matt. 13:27-29) - 1 reference
w13 7/15 10 ¶4


 
[Matt. 13:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w81 8/1 20; ad 816, 1650; w64 41; w61 143; w46 251
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1179; it-2 1176; w10 3/15 19, 21
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1176
MWB 5-11/2/18 (Matt. 13:27-29) - 1 reference
w13 7/15 10 ¶4
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 37; it-2 “Weeds” par. 6; w10 3/15 19-21 pars. 3-8 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”)


Matt. 13:30 - Remains of Ancient Storehouses at Masada Matt. 13:30 - Reapers
 
[Matt. 13:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 19 references
w84 5/15 24; w81 8/1 20, 22-25; w75 594, 599; yb75 33; w74 561; w71 174; ad 94, 893, 1556, 1650; w70 539; w66 373; w65 191; w64 41, 76; w61 143; g61 11/8 8; w60 605; g58 2/8 25; w46 251; w35 91; w30 182
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
it-2 207, 1038, 1176; rr 98-99; mwb18.02 3; kr 88; w13 7/15 12; w12 1/15 7-8; w10 3/15 19, 21-22; w10 4/15 12; w10 6/15 5; w94 5/1 23-24; w93 11/1 32
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 207; it-2 1176
Research Guide - 13 references
rr chap. 9 (“I Will Give Them a Unified Heart”); it-2 “Last Days” pars. 9-11; it-2 “Storehouse” par. 6; it-2 “Weeds” par. 6; mwb18.02 3 (The Illustration of the Wheat and the Weeds); kr chap. 9 par. 6 (Results of Preaching—“The Fields . . . Are White for Harvesting”); w13 7/15 12 pars. 10-12 (“Look! I Am With You All the Days”); w12 1/15 7-8 (True Christians Respect God’s Word); w10 3/15 19-22 pars. 3-12 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”); w10 4/15 12 (Do You Remember?); w10 6/15 5 (United in Love—Annual Meeting Report); w94 5/1 23 par. 13 (Why Jehovah’s Witnesses Keep on the Watch); w93 11/1 32 (Harvesttime!)


Matt. 13:31, 32 - Mustard Grain
 ▶Matt. 13:31-33; Mark 4:30-32 - The mustard grain and the leaven - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 43:47 – 44:42

 
[Matt. 13:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w76 768; w75 592-593, 595-599; sl 206-209; km 11/75 4; ad 589, 816, 1193
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 1179; jy 108; w14 12/15 7-8; kr 90; w08 7/15 17-19, 21
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1179
Si (Matt. 13:31-35) - 1 reference
si 106 ¶31
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 13:31-32) - 1 reference
w76 768
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 38-39; jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom); w14 12/15 7-8 (‘Listen and Understand the Meaning’); kr chap. 9 pars. 11-12 (Results of Preaching—“The Fields . . . Are White for Harvesting”); w08 7/15 17-21 (You Do Not Know Where It Will Have Success!)


 
[Matt. 13:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w76 768; w75 595-599; sl 206-209; ad 816, 1193; w56 703
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-1 1179; it-2 454; w14 12/15 7-8; kr 90; w08 7/15 17-19, 21; g96 8/8 22-23; gt chapter 43; w87 3/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 1179; it-2 454
Si (Matt. 13:31-35) - 1 reference
si 106 ¶31
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 13:31-32) - 1 reference
w76 768
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 38-39; it-2 “Mustard”; w14 12/15 7-8 (‘Listen and Understand the Meaning’); kr chap. 9 pars. 11-12 (Results of Preaching—“The Fields . . . Are White for Harvesting”); w08 7/15 17-21 (You Do Not Know Where It Will Have Success!); g96 8/8 22-23 (Mustard—A Hot Subject); gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 3/15 9 (Teaching With Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 13:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
kc 101; w75 597, 601-604; sl 209-214; ad 816, 1051; w70 746-747; w62 204
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 1179; it-2 1008; jy 108; w14 12/15 8-10; kr 90-91; w08 7/15 19-21
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1179
Si (Matt. 13:31-35) - 1 reference
si 106 ¶31
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 40; it-2 “Sourdough” par. 2; jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom); w14 12/15 8-10 (‘Listen and Understand the Meaning’); kr chap. 9 pars. 13-14 (Results of Preaching—“The Fields . . . Are White for Harvesting”); w08 7/15 19-21 (You Do Not Know Where It Will Have Success!)


 ▶Matt. 13:34, 35; Mark 4:33, 34 - Jesus’ use of illustrations fulfills prophecy - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 44:45 – 45:13

 
[Matt. 13:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w75 589; ad 813; w65 467; w61 370
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 1175; w11 8/15 11; w02 9/1 13-18
Si (Matt. 13:31-35) - 1 reference
si 106 ¶31
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 2; w11 8/15 11 par. 14 (They Waited for the Messiah); w02 9/1 13-18 (“Without an Illustration He Would Not Speak to Them”)


 
[Matt. 13:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w77 92; w75 589; ad 813; w62 524; w52 246
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
cf 119; it-1 1175; w11 8/15 11; w02 9/1 14
Si (Matt. 13:31-35) - 1 reference
si 106 ¶31
Research Guide - 4 references
cf chap. 12 par. 4 (“Without an Illustration He Would Not Speak to Them”); it-1 “Illustrations” par. 2; w11 8/15 11 par. 14 (They Waited for the Messiah); w02 9/1 13 par. 3 (“Without an Illustration He Would Not Speak to Them”)


 ▶Matt. 13:36-43 - Illustration of the wheat and the weeds explained - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 45:14 – 47:10

 
[Matt. 13:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w73 272
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 110
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom)


 
[Matt. 13:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w81 8/1 17-18; w70 272; w64 41; w60 606; w47 170
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w10 3/15 19-20
Research Guide - 1 reference
w10 3/15 19 par. 4 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”)


 
[Matt. 13:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 19 references
w84 3/1 31; uw 180; w81 8/1 17-20; w80 2/15 16; w79 4/1 12; w75 594, 599; pm 101-102, 362; w70 272; w66 204, 555, 651; w65 175; im 317; w64 41-42; w63 304; bf 471; w61 108, 166; w60 606; nh 192; rm 303; w47 170; w46 248; w35 346
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 1056; w10 3/15 19-21
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1056
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Systems of Things” pars. 14-15; w10 3/15 19-21 pars. 2-7 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”)


 
[Matt. 13:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 17 references
w81 8/1 17, 20-23; w80 2/15 15; hp 141; w78 6/1 17; w75 594; po 171-172; pm 101-105, 362; w70 272; w66 372, 555; im 317; w64 41-42, 47; g64 11/22 27; bf 514; g61 11/8 8; w60 606; nh 192; w51 368, 405; w49 332; w46 243, 251, 253; w34 299
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-2 207, 1056; kr 88-89; w10 3/15 20-22; w10 6/15 5; ws 68
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 207; it-2 1056
Research Guide - 6 references
it-2 “Last Days” pars. 9-11; it-2 “Systems of Things” pars. 14-15; kr chap. 9 par. 6 (Results of Preaching—“The Fields . . . Are White for Harvesting”); w10 3/15 20-22 pars. 5-12 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”); w10 6/15 5 (United in Love—Annual Meeting Report); ws chap. 8 pars. 6-7 (Sharing in “the Joy” of the “Prince of Peace”)


 
[Matt. 13:40] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w84 3/1 31; w81 8/1 22-23; hp 141; w65 175; im 317; w64 41-42; bf 514; w60 435, 606; w52 89; w50 406; w46 253
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 207, 1056; nwt 1695-1696; w10 3/15 22
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1056
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Last Days” par. 9; it-2 “Systems of Things” pars. 14-15; nwt 1695-1696 (Glossary of Bible Terms); w10 3/15 22 par. 15 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”)


 
[Matt. 13:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 19 references
w84 5/15 22; w83 9/15 14; w81 8/1 22-24; hs 160; ad 78, 1035; w70 272, 404; w66 374; w65 175; w64 41-42, 339; w63 474; bf 514; w61 59, 72, 541; w60 606-607; w51 368; w50 229; w46 253; w39 344, 377; w38 153, 304; w36 104; jh 270; w33 166, 261; pp 45, 360; v-3 122; w31 133, 374; w30 278, 342
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 207; w13 7/15 12; w10 3/15 22; w87 7/1 19
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Last Days” par. 9; w13 7/15 12 pars. 10-11 (“Look! I Am With You All the Days”); w10 3/15 22 par. 13 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”); w87 7/1 18-19 pars. 12-13 (Michael the Great Prince Stands Up)


 
[Matt. 13:42] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w83 9/15 14; w81 8/1 24; pm 362; ad 1580; w64 41; bf 514; w61 108; w60 606; w50 406; w46 253; w39 377; pp 360; w31 133, 374
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 617; w13 7/15 13; w13 12/15 16; w10 3/15 22; w87 12/15 6
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Destruction” par. 11; w13 7/15 9-14 (“Look! I Am With You All the Days”); w13 12/15 16 (Do You Remember?); w10 3/15 22 par. 14 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”); w87 12/15 6 (Angels—Do They Affect Your Life?)


 
[Matt. 13:43] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w81 8/1 24-25; w74 561; w70 272; w64 41; bf 514, 546; w61 108, 144; w60 435, 606; w58 550; w50 203, 229; w47 170; w38 59; w34 154; w31 133
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w13 7/15 13-14; w10 3/15 23; w10 7/15 22-23; g 2/07 8-9; dp 292; w86 5/15 13-14
Si - 1 reference
si 50 ¶28
Research Guide - 6 references
w13 7/15 9-14 (“Look! I Am With You All the Days”); w10 3/15 23 (“The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun”); w10 7/15 22-23 pars. 8-10 (“The Spirit Searches Into . . . the Deep Things of God”); g 2/07 8-9 (What Does the Future Hold for Christianity?); dp chap. 17 par. 11 (Identifying True Worshipers in the Time of the End); w86 5/15 13-14 pars. 14-19 (“The Things Revealed Belong to Us”)


 ▶Matt. 13:44-46 - Hidden treasure and the fine pearl - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 47:11 – 48:03

 
[Matt. 13:44] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w84 9/15 8-9; w75 594; ad 185, 816; g65 2/8 5; w60 633; w54 503; w50 134; w49 279; w48 188; w42 230; w41 233; ci 105; w39 150; s 181
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 1179; jy 110-111; w14 12/15 10; kr 65-66; gt chapter 43; w87 4/15 8-9
Si - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 41; jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom); w14 12/15 10 (‘Listen and Understand the Meaning’); kr chap. 6 (People Who Preach—Ministers Offer Themselves Willingly); gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/15 8-9 (Blessed With More Instruction)


 
[Matt. 13:45] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w84 9/15 9; w78 6/15 5; w75 21; w75 594; ad 816; g62 5/22 28; w60 634; w49 279; w48 188; w42 230; ci 105; w39 151; s 182; w33 108
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 1179; it-2 594; w17.06 10; jy 111; w14 12/15 10; kr 65; w09 1/1 23; w05 2/1 8-18; w91 1/15 19-20; gt chapter 43; w87 4/15 8-9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1179
Si (Matt. 13:45-46) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 12 references
it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 42-43; it-2 “Pearl” par. 3; w17.06 10 (Set Your Heart on Spiritual Treasures); jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom); w14 12/15 10 (‘Listen and Understand the Meaning’); kr chap. 6 (People Who Preach—Ministers Offer Themselves Willingly); w09 1/1 23 (How Far East Could Missionaries Go?); w05 2/1 8-13 (“Finding One Pearl of High Value”); w05 2/1 13-18 (Pursuing the “Pearl of High Value” Today); w91 1/15 19 par. 18 (Seek Those Rightly Disposed for Everlasting Life); gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/15 8-9 (Blessed With More Instruction)


 
[Matt. 13:46] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w84 7/1 6; w84 9/15 9; w78 6/15 5; w75 21; w75 594; ad 816; g64 9/22 27; w60 634; w51 54; w49 279; w48 188; w42 230; ci 105; w39 151; s 182; w33 108
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 1179; it-2 594; w17.06 10; jy 111; w14 12/15 10; kr 65; w05 2/1 8-18; w93 5/1 32; w91 1/15 19-20; gt chapter 43; w87 4/15 8-9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1179
Si (Matt. 13:45-46) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 12 references
it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 42-43; it-2 “Pearl” par. 3; w17.06 10 (Set Your Heart on Spiritual Treasures); jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom); w14 12/15 10 (‘Listen and Understand the Meaning’); kr chap. 6 (People Who Preach—Ministers Offer Themselves Willingly); w05 2/1 8-13 (“Finding One Pearl of High Value”); w05 2/1 13-18 (Pursuing the “Pearl of High Value” Today); w93 5/1 32 (How Much Would You Give for This?); w91 1/15 19 par. 18 (Seek Those Rightly Disposed for Everlasting Life); gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/15 8-9 (Blessed With More Instruction)


Matt. 13:47, 48 - Fishermen Hauling in a Dragnet
 ▶Matt. 13:47-50 - The dragnet - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 48:04 – 48:51

 
[Matt. 13:47] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
kc 103; w75 593-594; ad 586, 816; w68 31; w67 685; km 9/67 4, 6; im 317; w50 406
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
it-1 649, 1179; jy 111; w14 12/15 13; kr 107; w12 8/1 20; w08 7/15 20-21; w92 6/15 17-22; gt chapter 43; w87 4/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1179
Si (Matt. 13:47-50) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 10 references
it-1 “Dragnet” par. 2; it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 44-45; jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom); w14 12/15 13 (Do You “Grasp the Meaning”?); kr chap. 10 pars. 17-18 (The King Refines His People Spiritually); w12 8/1 20 (Life in Bible Times—The Fisherman); w08 7/15 17-21 (You Do Not Know Where It Will Have Success!); w92 6/15 17-22 (What Do the Dragnet and Fish Mean for You?); gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/15 9 (Blessed With More Instruction)


 
[Matt. 13:48] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
kc 103-104; w75 593-594; ad 585, 816; w67 685; im 317
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 649, 838, 1179; w14 12/15 13-14; kr 107; w12 8/1 20; w08 7/15 20-21; w92 6/15 17-18, 20-21; gt chapter 43; w87 4/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1179
Si (Matt. 13:47-50) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 10 references
it-1 “Dragnet” par. 2; it-1 “Fish” par. 8; it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 44-45; w14 12/15 13-14 pars. 9-12 (Do You “Grasp the Meaning”?); kr chap. 10 (The King Refines His People Spiritually); w12 8/1 20 (Life in Bible Times—The Fisherman); w08 7/15 17-21 (You Do Not Know Where It Will Have Success!); w92 6/15 17-21 pars. 3-20 (What Do the Dragnet and Fish Mean for You?); gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/15 9 (Blessed With More Instruction)


 
[Matt. 13:49] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w75 593-594; w67 685; im 317; g64 11/22 27; pa 174; w49 332; v-1 266
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
w25.05 6-7; jy 111; w14 12/15 13-14; nwt 1695-1696; w10 11/1 17; w08 7/15 20-21; w92 6/15 17-21; gt chapter 43; w87 4/15 9
Si (Matt. 13:47-50) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 9 references
w25.05 6-7 (Imitate the Faithful Angels); jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom); w14 12/15 13-14 pars. 9-12 (Do You “Grasp the Meaning”?); nwt 1695-1696 (Glossary of Bible Terms); w10 11/1 17 (How Spirit Creatures Affect Us); w08 7/15 17-21 (You Do Not Know Where It Will Have Success!); w92 6/15 17-21 pars. 3-20 (What Do the Dragnet and Fish Mean for You?); gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/15 9 (Blessed With More Instruction)


 
[Matt. 13:50] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w77 511; w75 594-595; w67 685, 687, 697; w50 406; v-1 266
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 617; kr 107; w08 7/15 20-21; w92 6/15 17-19, 22; gt chapter 43; w87 4/15 9
Si (Matt. 13:47-50) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Destruction” par. 11; kr chap. 10 (The King Refines His People Spiritually); w08 7/15 17-21 (You Do Not Know Where It Will Have Success!); w92 6/15 17-22 pars. 3-22 (What Do the Dragnet and Fish Mean for You?); gt chap. 43 (Teaching With Illustrations); w87 4/15 9 (Blessed With More Instruction)


 ▶Matt. 13:51-53 - A public instructor brings out treasures new and old - [The Good News According to Jesus - Episode 6] - Video section 48:52 – 49:59

 
[Matt. 13:51] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 738
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w96 2/1 18-19
w04-09 (Matt. 13:51, 52) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)
Research Guide - 1 reference
w96 2/1 18 par. 10 (God’s Kingdom—Are You Getting the Sense of It?)


 
[Matt. 13:52] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1358
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
cf 80-81; it-2 712-713; w17.06 12-13; jy 111; km 11/08 1; w96 2/1 18-19
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 712-713
w04-09 (Matt. 13:51, 52) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)
Research Guide - 6 references
cf chap. 8 pars. 6-8 (“For This I Was Sent”); it-2 “Public Instructor”; w17.06 12-13 pars. 13-16 (Set Your Heart on Spiritual Treasures); jy chap. 43 (Illustrations About the Kingdom); km 11/08 1 pars. 1-2 (We Have Precious Treasures to Share); w96 2/1 18 par. 10 (God’s Kingdom—Are You Getting the Sense of It?)


 
[Matt. 13:54] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 618, 922, 1208; w66 7; yb66 10
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
cf 48-49; cl 209, 211; gt chapter 48; w90 3/1 17; w87 7/1 8
Research Guide - 5 references
cl chap. 21 (Jesus Reveals the “Wisdom From God”); cf chap. 5 (“All the Treasures of Wisdom”); gt chap. 48 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth); w90 3/1 17 (Nazareth—Home of the Prophet); w87 7/1 8 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth)


 
[Matt. 13:55] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
ad 262, 868, 963-964, 1119; g68 9/8 27; g66 12/8 28; w65 584; w62 761; g61 2/22 27; w50 522
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-1 369-370, 1251; jy 121; w10 8/1 24-26; gt chapter 48; si 248; rs 255-256; g88 11/8 12; w87 7/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 369-370; it-1 1251
Si - 1 reference
si 261 ¶2
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w50 522
Research Guide - 9 references
it-1 “Brother” pars. 7-10; it-1 “James” No. 4; jy chap. 48 (Performing Miracles, But Rejected Even in Nazareth); w10 8/1 24-26 (“The Carpenter”); gt chap. 48 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth); si 248-249 pars. 1-4 (Bible Book Number 59—James); rs 255 par. 5-p. 256 par. 1 (Mary (Jesus’ Mother)); g88 11/8 12 (Mary in the Church and in the Bible); w87 7/1 8 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth)


 
[Matt. 13:56] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
g68 9/8 27; g66 12/8 28; w50 522
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 121; gt chapter 48; rs 255-256; g88 11/8 12; w87 7/1 8
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 48 (Performing Miracles, But Rejected Even in Nazareth); gt chap. 48 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth); rs 255 par. 5-p. 256 par. 1 (Mary (Jesus’ Mother)); g88 11/8 12 (Mary in the Church and in the Bible); w87 7/1 8 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth)


 
[Matt. 13:57] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
sl 52; w73 13; w62 761
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 121; gt chapter 48; w87 7/1 8
Si (Matt. 13:11, 57) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶20
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 48 (Performing Miracles, But Rejected Even in Nazareth); gt chap. 48 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth); w87 7/1 8 (Leaving Jairus’ Home and Revisiting Nazareth)


 
[Matt. 13:58] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 561-562; w62 319; w51 266
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 805
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w62 319
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Faith” par. 10


Matthew 14
 
[Matt. 14:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 758, 996
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 1095-1096
Si (Matt. 14:1-17:27) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶21
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Herod” No. 2-No. 2 ¶5


Matt. 14:3 - Coin Made by Herod Antipas
 
[Matt. 14:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 118, 760, 1303
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 162, 1095, 1099-1100
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Aretas”; it-1 “Herod” No. 2 ¶2-No. 5; it-1 “Herodias” par. 4


 
[Matt. 14:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 118
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 162, 1095, 1100
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Aretas”; it-1 “Herod” No. 2 ¶4; it-1 “Herodias” par. 4


 
[Matt. 14:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 74, 237, 760; w69 96; im 87; w56 742
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
lff lesson 44; it-1 1099-1100; it-2 841-842; w98 10/15 31
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 841-842
Research Guide - 5 references
lff lesson 44 point 4 (Do All Celebrations Please God?); it-1 “Herod” No. 5 ¶4; it-1 “Herodias” par. 3; it-2 “Salome” No. 2; w98 10/15 31 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 14:7] Textual references
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1095-1096


 
[Matt. 14:8] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 1100
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Herodias” par. 4


 
[Matt. 14:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 758
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 1095-1096
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1095-1096
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Herod” No. 2-No. 2 ¶4


 
[Matt. 14:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 397; w62 712


 
[Matt. 14:12] Textual references
w04-09 (Matt. 14:12, 13, 23) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)


Matt. 14:13-22 - Northeast Portion of the Sea of Galilee
 
[Matt. 14:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w80 11/15 7; g64 7/8 15; w60 69
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 128; gt chapter 52; w87 9/1 16
w04-09 (Matt. 14:12, 13, 23) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 52 (Feeding Thousands With a Few Loaves and Fish); gt chap. 52 (Jesus Miraculously Feeds Thousands); w87 9/1 16 (Jesus Miraculously Feeds Thousands)


 
[Matt. 14:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w83 5/1 5-6; w83 8/15 30; g75 6/22 7; w72 581; w71 412-413; ad 150, 1140


 
[Matt. 14:16] Textual references
Si (Matt. 14:16-21) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶33
MWB 12-18/2/18 (Matt. 14:16, 17) - 1 reference
w13 7/15 15 ¶2


Matt. 14:17-19 - Fish and Loaves
 
[Matt. 14:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 585
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 838
Si (Matt. 14:16-21) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶33
MWB 12-18/2/18 (Matt. 14:16, 17) - 1 reference
w13 7/15 15 ¶2
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Fish” par. 5


 
[Matt. 14:18] Textual references
Si (Matt. 14:16-21) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶33
MWB 12-18/2/18 (Matt. 14:18, 19) - 1 reference
w13 7/15 15 ¶3


 
Sample Conversations (Matt. 14:19) (more videos) - 1 video
▶Return Visit: Kingdom - 2020


 
[Matt. 14:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
ad 163, 241, 732, 1071, 1327; g65 11/22 27; w61 18; yb61 28
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
lff lesson 16; it-1 341; jy 128; gt chapter 52; gm 69; w87 9/1 17
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 341
Si (Matt. 14:16-21) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶33
MWB 12-18/2/18 (Matt. 14:18, 19) - 1 reference
w13 7/15 15 ¶3
Research Guide - 6 references
lff lesson 16 point 2 (What Did Jesus Do While on Earth?); it-1 “Blessing” par. 18; jy chap. 52 (Feeding Thousands With a Few Loaves and Fish); gt chap. 52 (Jesus Miraculously Feeds Thousands); gm chap. 5 pars. 32-33 (The “New Testament”—History or Myth?); w87 9/1 17 (Jesus Miraculously Feeds Thousands)


Matt. 14:20 - Baskets
 
[Matt. 14:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w76 192; g72 10/22 14; ad 174, 195; g65 12/8 27; w61 18; yb61 28
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
lff lesson 16; it-1 262; gm 69
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 262
Si (Matt. 14:16-21) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶33
MWB 12-18/2/18 (Matt. 14:20, 21) - 2 references
Mt 14:21, nwtsty; w13 7/15 15 ¶1
Research Guide - 3 references
lff lesson 16 point 2 (What Did Jesus Do While on Earth?); it-1 “Basket” par. 7; gm chap. 5 pars. 32-33 (The “New Testament”—History or Myth?)


 
[Matt. 14:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
g72 10/22 14; ad 927; w60 192
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
lff lesson 16; jy 128; gt chapter 52; gm 69; w87 9/1 16-17
Si (Matt. 14:16-21) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶33
MWB 12-18/2/18 (Matt. 14:20, 21) - 2 references
Mt 14:21, nwtsty; w13 7/15 15 ¶1
Research Guide - 5 references
lff lesson 16 point 2 (What Did Jesus Do While on Earth?); jy chap. 52 (Feeding Thousands With a Few Loaves and Fish); gt chap. 52 (Jesus Miraculously Feeds Thousands); gm chap. 5 pars. 32-33 (The “New Testament”—History or Myth?); w87 9/1 16-17 (Jesus Miraculously Feeds Thousands)


 
[Matt. 14:22] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w26.12 29
Research Guide - 1 reference
w26.12 29 (The Benefits of Solitude)


 Matt. 14:23-34 [Dramatic Bible readings - Part 2 / 3] - Be Faithful and Conquer Your Fears [Web audio]

 
[Matt. 14:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 932; w41 254
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w26.12 28; cf 134; lff lesson 9
w04-09 (Matt. 14:12, 13, 23) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)
Research Guide - 3 references
w26.12 28 (The Benefits of Solitude); cf chap. 13 par. 14 (“I Love the Father”); lff lesson 9 point 7 (Draw Close to God Through Prayer)


 
[Matt. 14:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 619, 1608; te 61-62
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 885
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Galilee, Sea of” par. 5


 
[Matt. 14:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1224; te 61-62
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
w18.09 22; it-2 499; jy 131; w95 3/1 3; w91 8/1 22-23; gt chapter 53; w87 9/15 8
Research Guide - 7 references
w18.09 22 (Do You Know the Time?); it-2 “Night” par. 3; jy chap. 53 (A Ruler Who Can Control the Elements); w95 3/1 3 (Jesus’ Miracles—History or Myth?); w91 8/1 22-23 (‘What Time Was It?’); gt chap. 53 (A Desired Superhuman Ruler); w87 9/15 8 (A Desired Superhuman Ruler)


 
[Matt. 14:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 91, 93
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 128, 131
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 131
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Apostle” par. 5; it-1 “Apparition”


 
[Matt. 14:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1297
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w21.12 17-18
Research Guide - 1 reference
w21.12 17-18 pars. 6-8 (Listen to the Voice of the Fine Shepherd)


 
[Matt. 14:29] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w21.12 17-18
Research Guide - 1 reference
w21.12 17-18 pars. 6-8 (Listen to the Voice of the Fine Shepherd)


 
[Matt. 14:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1563
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w21.12 17-18; it-2 1048; w15 9/15 14; w12 8/1 29; g90 10/22 17-18
Research Guide - 5 references
w21.12 17-18 pars. 6-8 (Listen to the Voice of the Fine Shepherd); it-2 “Swimmer” par. 2; w15 9/15 14 (“Stand Firm in the Faith”); w12 8/1 29 (Champions of the Truth); g90 10/22 17-18 (How Can I Survive My Parents’ Separation?)


 
[Matt. 14:31] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
ia 185-186; w12 8/1 29; w09 9/15 7-8; w09 10/1 24-25
Research Guide - 4 references
ia chap. 21 (He Fought Against Fear and Doubt); w12 8/1 29 (Champions of the Truth); w09 9/15 7 par. 5 (Keep Christ’s Mental Attitude in You); w09 10/1 24-25 (He Fought Against Fear and Doubt)


 
[Matt. 14:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1242


 
[Matt. 14:34] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 739-740
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 739
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Province of Galilee”; it-2 “Around the Sea of Galilee”


 NOTE - The previous part of the dramatic Bible reading (1/3) is at chapter 5 of Luke on this site. The next part is at chap. 26 of Matthew.

Matthew 15
 
[Matt. 15:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 294; w63 487
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 411; jy 136; gt chapter 56; w87 11/1 8
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Capernaum” par. 10; jy chap. 56 (What Really Defiles a Person?); gt chap. 56 (What Defiles a Man?); w87 11/1 8 (What Defiles a Man?)


 
[Matt. 15:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
ad 65, 196, 578, 709, 853, 975, 1507, 1610, 1647; w63 487; w60 208; w58 494; ep 76
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-2 967, 1119, 1171; w16.08 30; jy 136; w97 6/15 13; gt chapter 56; w87 11/1 8; w86 9/15 13-14
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1171
Research Guide - 9 references
it-2 “Sin, I” par. 37; it-2 “Tradition” par. 3; it-2 “Washing of Hands” par. 4; w16.08 30 pars. 2-3 (Questions From Readers); jy chap. 56 (What Really Defiles a Person?); w97 6/15 13 (Jerusalem in Bible Times—What Does Archaeology Reveal?); gt chap. 56 (What Defiles a Man?); w87 11/1 8 (What Defiles a Man?); w86 9/15 13-14 pars. 17-18 (Skillful Counselors—A Blessing to Their Brothers)


 
[Matt. 15:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
ad 397, 591, 611, 1061, 1269, 1301, 1411, 1426, 1610; w66 565; w64 166; w63 487; w62 127; ns 218; lg 12; ep 76; rw 23
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 877-878, 967; w97 11/15 28; w88 12/1 4-5
Si (Matt. 15:3, 30) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶21
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Scribe” par. 9; it-2 “Sin, I” par. 37; w97 11/15 28 (The Mishnah and God’s Law to Moses); w88 12/1 4-5 (Religious Traditions and the Bible)


 
[Matt. 15:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
fl 169; ad 312, 1393; w63 487; w62 438
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w88 12/1 4-5
Si - 3 references
si 24 ¶26; si 40 ¶31; si 107 ¶9
Research Guide - 1 reference
w88 12/1 4-5 (Religious Traditions and the Bible)


 
[Matt. 15:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
fl 169; ad 439, 1641; g65 10/22 8; w63 487; w62 438; w51 171
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 506; it-2 1163; jy 136; fy 174-175; gt chapter 56; w88 12/1 4-5; w87 6/15 27; w87 11/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 506; it-2 1163
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Corban”; it-2 “Vow” par. 10; jy chap. 56 (What Really Defiles a Person?); fy chap. 15 par. 4 (Honoring Our Elderly Parents); gt chap. 56 (What Defiles a Man?); w88 12/1 4-5 (Religious Traditions and the Bible); w87 6/15 27 (Family Care—How Far Does It Extend?); w87 11/1 8 (What Defiles a Man?)


 
[Matt. 15:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
fl 169; ad 1641, 1668; g65 10/22 8; w63 487; w62 438; w61 634; lg 12; w51 171; ep 76; w37 279
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 506; it-2 1163; jy 136; fy 174-175; gt chapter 56; w90 10/1 11; w88 12/1 4-5; w87 11/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 506; it-2 1163
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Corban”; it-2 “Vow” par. 10; jy chap. 56 (What Really Defiles a Person?); fy chap. 15 par. 4 (Honoring Our Elderly Parents); gt chap. 56 (What Defiles a Man?); w90 10/1 11 par. 4 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions); w88 12/1 4-5 (Religious Traditions and the Bible); w87 11/1 8 (What Defiles a Man?)


 
[Matt. 15:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 1345; w64 263; w63 487; bf 414; rw 23; w37 232
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 150
Si (Matt. 15:7-9) - 1 reference
si 123 ¶36
MWB 12-18/2/18 (Matt. 15:7-9) - 1 reference
Mt 15:7, nwtsty
MWB 26/1-1/2/26 (Matt. 15:7-9) - 1 reference
w21.05 9 ¶7
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Kidneys” par. 6


 
[Matt. 15:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
ad 539, 1070, 1329; w64 166, 263; g64 1/8 7; w63 487; bf 414; w61 48; w60 530; w51 327; rw 23
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 150
Si (Matt. 15:7-9) - 1 reference
si 123 ¶36
MWB 12-18/2/18 (Matt. 15:7-9) - 1 reference
Mt 15:7, nwtsty
MWB 26/1-1/2/26 (Matt. 15:7-9) - 1 reference
w21.05 9 ¶7
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Kidneys” par. 6


 
[Matt. 15:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w82 7/15 17-18; ad 397, 611, 703, 1641, 1675; w64 166, 263; w63 487; w60 530; w51 327; ep 76; rw 23
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w90 10/1 11
Si (Matt. 15:7-9) - 1 reference
si 123 ¶36
MWB 12-18/2/18 (Matt. 15:7-9) - 1 reference
Mt 15:7, nwtsty
MWB 26/1-1/2/26 (Matt. 15:7-9) - 1 reference
w21.05 9 ¶7
Research Guide - 1 reference
w90 10/1 11 par. 4 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


 
[Matt. 15:10] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter 56; w87 11/1 8-9
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 56 (What Defiles a Man?); w87 11/1 8-9 (What Defiles a Man?)


 
[Matt. 15:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w79 3/15 9-10; g63 9/22 27; w61 291
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 136; w95 4/1 27; gt chapter 56; w87 11/1 9
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 56 (What Really Defiles a Person?); w95 4/1 27 (How Christians Cope With Public Reproach); gt chap. 56 (What Defiles a Man?); w87 11/1 9 (What Defiles a Man?)


 
[Matt. 15:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w63 392; w51 535


 
[Matt. 15:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 16 references
w83 3/1 25-26; w79 1/1 27; w78 12/1 21; km 1/77 2; w66 15; w65 113; w64 271; w63 19; yb63 27; w62 155, 425; g62 8/8 15; g62 12/22 12; w61 6; yb61 6; w60 63; w57 278; w52 51, 74, 343; ge 12; rw 8
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
lff lesson 58; w95 4/1 27-28
Research Guide - 2 references
lff lesson 58 point 1 (Remain Loyal to Jehovah); w95 4/1 27-28 (How Christians Cope With Public Reproach)


 
[Matt. 15:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w62 524; w56 280


 
[Matt. 15:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 211; w70 10-11; w63 238


 
[Matt. 15:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w77 659; w73 535; w70 10-11; yb70 7-8; w68 52; w51 104; w47 138; w46 8
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w02 6/1 22-23; w96 8/1 12-13
Research Guide - 2 references
w02 6/1 22-23 pars. 15-16 (Cleansed as a People for Fine Works); w96 8/1 12-13 pars. 11-12 (‘You Must Be Holy Because I Am Holy’)


 
[Matt. 15:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
g82 7/22 9; w80 12/15 4; w77 659; w73 535; g73 11/22 27; ad 602; w70 215; w68 52; w61 284; w60 539; w47 138; w46 8
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1057; w13 3/15 10-11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1057
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Heart” par. 8; w13 3/15 10-12 pars. 13-16 (Do You Have “a Heart to Know” Jehovah?)


 
[Matt. 15:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w73 535; w47 138; w46 8
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 137; gt chapter 56; w87 11/1 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 56 (What Really Defiles a Person?); gt chap. 56 (What Defiles a Man?); w87 11/1 9 (What Defiles a Man?)


 
[Matt. 15:21] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 540; jy 138; gt chapter 57; w87 11/15 8
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Earthly Ministry of Jesus”; jy chap. 57 (Jesus Cures a Girl and a Deaf Man); gt chap. 57 (Compassion for the Afflicted); w87 11/15 8 (Compassion for the Afflicted)


 
[Matt. 15:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 288, 1566
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-2 1053-1054; jy 138; w97 7/1 4-5; gt chapter 57; w87 11/15 8
Research Guide - 5 references
it-2 “Syrophoenician” par. 2; jy chap. 57 (Jesus Cures a Girl and a Deaf Man); w97 7/1 4-5 (The Miraculous Healing of Mankind Is Near); gt chap. 57 (Compassion for the Afflicted); w87 11/15 8 (Compassion for the Afflicted)


 
[Matt. 15:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w74 691; ad 91, 1067, 1146; w59 306; w46 152, 365
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 1232
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Israel” No. 2 ¶34


 
[Matt. 15:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1242


 
[Matt. 15:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
g76 11/22 26; ad 462, 1566
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-2 1054; wp17.5 9; jy 138; w03 8/15 25-26; gt chapter 57; w88 5/15 12; w87 11/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1054
MWB 12-18/2/18 - 1 reference
Mt 15:26, nwtsty
Research Guide - 7 references
it-2 “Syrophoenician” par. 3; wp17.5 9 (Did You Know?); jy chap. 57 (Jesus Cures a Girl and a Deaf Man); w03 8/15 25-26 (Are You Earnestly Seeking Jehovah?); gt chap. 57 (Compassion for the Afflicted); w88 5/15 12 par. 10 (God Is Not Partial); w87 11/15 8-9 (Compassion for the Afflicted)


 
[Matt. 15:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 185


 
[Matt. 15:28] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w97 7/1 4-5; w94 8/1 16-17
Research Guide - 2 references
w97 7/1 4-5 (The Miraculous Healing of Mankind Is Near); w94 8/1 15-20 (Cultivate Reasonableness)


 
[Matt. 15:29] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 138; gt chapter 57; w87 11/15 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 57 (Jesus Cures a Girl and a Deaf Man); gt chap. 57 (Compassion for the Afflicted); w87 11/15 9 (Compassion for the Afflicted)


 
[Matt. 15:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
g78 1/8 6; ad 849; w62 320; w61 434; w54 164
Si (Matt. 15:3, 30) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶21


 
[Matt. 15:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w61 434


 
[Matt. 15:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w71 412
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
cf 155
Research Guide - 1 reference
cf chap. 15 par. 11 (“Moved With Pity”)


 
[Matt. 15:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 585, 590
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 838
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Fish” par. 5


 
[Matt. 15:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1071; w62 616; tc 11


Matt. 15:37 - Baskets
 
[Matt. 15:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w76 192; g72 10/22 14; ad 195; g65 12/8 27; w62 616; tc 11
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 262; gt chapter 58; w87 12/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 262
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Basket” par. 8; gt chap. 58 (The Loaves and the Leaven); w87 12/1 8 (The Loaves and the Leaven)


Matt. 15:38, 39 - Magadan on the Sea of Galilee
 
[Matt. 15:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w62 616; tc 11; w60 192
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter 58; w87 12/1 8
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 58 (The Loaves and the Leaven); w87 12/1 8 (The Loaves and the Leaven)


 
[Matt. 15:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 411, 1092
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 740; jy 140; gt chapter 58; w87 12/1 8
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Around the Sea of Galilee”; jy chap. 58 (He Multiplies Loaves and Warns About Leaven); gt chap. 58 (The Loaves and the Leaven); w87 12/1 8 (The Loaves and the Leaven)


Matthew 16
 
[Matt. 16:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w82 5/15 12; w74 748; ad 731, 1431, 1500-1501, 1531; w53 117
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
w21.05 4; it-2 665, 941; w93 7/15 32
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 941
Research Guide - 4 references
w21.05 4 (Will You Stumble Because of Jesus?); it-2 “Power, Powerful Works” par. 41; it-2 “Sign” par. 6; w93 7/15 32 (“A Sign From Heaven”)


 
[Matt. 16:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
g80 9/8 23-24; w53 117; w51 334
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w07 5/1 32; w93 7/15 32
Research Guide - 2 references
w07 5/1 32 (Far More Important Than the Weather); w93 7/15 32 (“A Sign From Heaven”)


 
[Matt. 16:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
g80 9/8 23-24; w61 80; w53 117; w51 334; w38 57; w36 85
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w07 5/1 32; w05 10/1 3-4; w93 7/15 32
Research Guide - 3 references
w07 5/1 32 (Far More Important Than the Weather); w05 10/1 3-4 (Interpreting Signs Is a Serious Matter!); w93 7/15 32 (“A Sign From Heaven”)


 
[Matt. 16:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w82 5/15 12; w82 11/1 31; w74 296; ad 956; im 335; w53 117; w51 144; w38 57
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-2 665, 941; w95 11/1 13; w93 7/15 32; si 153-155
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 941
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w82 11/1 31
Research Guide - 5 references
it-2 “Power, Powerful Works” par. 41; it-2 “Sign” par. 6; w95 11/1 13 par. 14 (Saved From a “Wicked Generation”); w93 7/15 32 (“A Sign From Heaven”); si 153-155 pars. 3-12 (Bible Book Number 32—Jonah)


 
[Matt. 16:5] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 140; gt chapter 58; w87 12/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 58 (He Multiplies Loaves and Warns About Leaven); gt chap. 58 (The Loaves and the Leaven); w87 12/1 8 (The Loaves and the Leaven)


 
[Matt. 16:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
sl 209-210; ad 761; g61 1/8 7; w54 40; w52 74
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w18.06 6; it-1 827-828, 1099; jy 140; w98 10/1 14; w95 3/15 24-28; gt chapter 58; w87 12/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1099
Research Guide - 8 references
w18.06 6 par. 12 (“My Kingdom Is No Part of This World”); it-1 “Festival of Unfermented Cakes” pars. 11-12; it-1 “Herod, Party Followers of” par. 3; jy chap. 58 (He Multiplies Loaves and Warns About Leaven); w98 10/1 14 par. 2 (Imitate Jehovah’s Mercy); w95 3/15 24-28 (“Watch Out for the Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees”); gt chap. 58 (The Loaves and the Leaven); w87 12/1 8-9 (The Loaves and the Leaven)


 
[Matt. 16:7] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 140; gt chapter 58; w87 12/1 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 58 (He Multiplies Loaves and Warns About Leaven); gt chap. 58 (The Loaves and the Leaven); w87 12/1 8-9 (The Loaves and the Leaven)


 
[Matt. 16:8] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 140; gt chapter 58; w87 12/1 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 58 (He Multiplies Loaves and Warns About Leaven); gt chap. 58 (The Loaves and the Leaven); w87 12/1 8-9 (The Loaves and the Leaven)


Matt. 16:9, 10 - Baskets
 
[Matt. 16:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 195; g65 12/8 27
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 262
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 262
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Basket” pars. 7-8


 
[Matt. 16:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 195; g65 12/8 27
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 262
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 262
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Basket” pars. 7-8


 
[Matt. 16:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w52 74
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 827-828; jy 141; gt chapter 58; w87 12/1 9
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Festival of Unfermented Cakes” pars. 11-12; jy chap. 58 (He Multiplies Loaves and Warns About Leaven); gt chap. 58 (The Loaves and the Leaven); w87 12/1 9 (The Loaves and the Leaven)


 
[Matt. 16:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
sl 209-210; w52 74
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w18.06 6; it-1 827-828; jy 141; gt chapter 58; w87 12/1 9
Research Guide - 5 references
w18.06 6 par. 12 (“My Kingdom Is No Part of This World”); it-1 “Festival of Unfermented Cakes” pars. 11-12; jy chap. 58 (He Multiplies Loaves and Warns About Leaven); gt chap. 58 (The Loaves and the Leaven); w87 12/1 9 (The Loaves and the Leaven)


Matt. 16:13 - From the Sea of Galilee to the Region of Caesarea Philippi
 
[Matt. 16:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1531; w69 147; im 87; ns 248
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 385; it-2 540; jy 142; ia 190-191; w10 1/1 25-26; w01 12/15 3-4; gt chapter 59; w87 12/15 8
Si (Matt. 16:13-14) - 1 reference
si 124 ¶3
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Caesarea Philippi”; it-2 “Earthly Ministry of Jesus”; jy chap. 59 (Who Is the Son of Man?); ia chap. 22 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w10 1/1 24-28 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w01 12/15 3-4 (“Who Are Men Saying That I Am?”); gt chap. 59 (Who Really Is Jesus?); w87 12/15 8 (Who Really Is Jesus?)


 
[Matt. 16:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w81 12/15 17; w77 750; ad 901; w69 147
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-2 30-31; jy 142; jr 32; gt chapter 59; w87 12/15 8
Si (Matt. 16:13-14) - 1 reference
si 124 ¶3
Research Guide - 5 references
it-2 “Jeremiah” No. 6 ¶3; jy chap. 59 (Who Is the Son of Man?); jr chap. 3 par. 1 (“You Must Say to Them This Word”); gt chap. 59 (Who Really Is Jesus?); w87 12/15 8 (Who Really Is Jesus?)


 
[Matt. 16:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w69 147


 
Sample Conversations (Matt. 16:16) (more videos) - 2 videos
▶Initial Call - 2020
▶Initial Call: Jesus - 2022


 
[Matt. 16:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w78 5/15 21; ad 315, 1149, 1184, 1296, 1501; g70 9/22 23; w69 28, 147; km 1/68 4; w63 215, 539; rw 38
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 438; ia 191; w10 1/1 26
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 438
Si (Matt. 16:16, 18) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶21
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Christ” par. 5; ia chap. 22 par. 13 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w10 1/1 26 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests)


 
[Matt. 16:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
g77 3/8 27; ad 569, 947, 955; w65 390; w63 158, 215; rw 38; co 27
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 89; ia 191; w10 1/1 26
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “John” No. 2; ia chap. 22 par. 13 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w10 1/1 26 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests)


 
[Matt. 16:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 32 references
g82 2/22 28; tr 117-118; w79 10/1 17; g77 3/8 27-28; w76 244-245; hs 106-107, 166; w74 599-600; po 158; w73 243; w72 717; ad 118, 700-701, 1406, 1415-1416; w69 198; w66 28; w65 42, 103, 749; im 237, 245, 345; w63 203, 213; bf 427, 443; g63 1/8 28; w62 363; w61 6, 138; ns 248; yb61 7; w59 378; w58 105, 362; yw 146; w57 423; w55 612; sr55 81; lg 125; w51 345; w50 456; g50 4/8 25; w49 14, 91; g49 11/8 25; w48 12; w47 28; ta 268; ki 269; rw 34, 38; w43 21, 37, 199; tf 268; ci 134; g41 11/26 15-16; w39 174; g39 4/5 17; en 132; co 23, 27; w36 36; ch 190; g36 7/1 636; w32 38; ke 28
Index 1986-2026 - 18 references
it-1 161, 497, 897-898, 1016; it-2 816-817; w15 12/1 12-14; jy 142; ia 191; w11 8/1 24-25; w10 1/1 26, 28; w07 4/15 21; g93 9/8 21-22; gt chapter 59; sh 268; rs 37-39; g89 2/8 10; w87 12/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 1016; it-2 816-817
Si (Matt. 16:16, 18) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶21
MWB 19-25/2/18 - 1 reference
Mt 16:18, nwtsty
Research Guide - 17 references
it-1 “Architecture” par. 23; it-1 “Congregation” par. 14; it-1 “Gate, Gateway” par. 42; it-1 “Hades” pars. 7-8; it-2 “Rock-mass”; w15 12/1 12-14 (Was Peter the First Pope?); jy chap. 59 (Who Is the Son of Man?); ia chap. 22 par. 14 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w11 8/1 24-26 (Is the Pope “Saint Peter’s Successor”?); w10 1/1 24-28 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w07 4/15 21 par. 8 (Let the Congregation Praise Jehovah); g93 9/8 20-24 (Why I Left the Priesthood for a Better Ministry); gt chap. 59 (Who Really Is Jesus?); sh chap. 11 (Apostasy—The Way to God Blocked); rs 37-39 (Apostolic Succession); g89 2/8 10 (Infallibility and the Early Christians); w87 12/15 8 (Who Really Is Jesus?)


 
[Matt. 16:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
w79 10/1 16-29; g77 3/8 27-28; hs 106-108, 122, 124; ad 990; w69 751; qm 139; w66 123; im 94, 98, 251; bf 430, 436; ns 248, 279, 284-288; w57 746; w55 615; qm55 139-140; w51 174; w50 197, 391; g50 4/8 26; w49 93; g48 8/22 24; w45 371; ki 269; rw 45; tf 271; co 31, 34; g37 7/14 657; g37 8/11 721; g35 1/2 209; w32 38
Index 1986-2026 - 15 references
ijwbq article 124; wcg 220; bt 56; it-2 148-149; jy 142-143; ia 191; w10 1/1 26; g93 9/8 23; w91 3/15 4-5; gt chapter 59; w90 6/1 12-13, 17; rs 39-41; w88 5/15 13-14; w87 12/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 148-149
MWB 19-25/2/18 - 1 reference
Mt 16:19, nwtsty
Research Guide - 15 references
wcg chap. 49 (He Became a Rock); bt chap. 7 (Declaring “the Good News About Jesus”); it-2 “Key”; ijwbq article 124 (What Are “the Keys of the Kingdom”?); jy chap. 59 (Who Is the Son of Man?); ia chap. 22 par. 14 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w10 1/1 26 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); g93 9/8 23 (Why I Left the Priesthood for a Better Ministry); w91 3/15 4-5 (Confession of Sins—Man’s Way or God’s?); gt chap. 59 (Who Really Is Jesus?); w90 6/1 12 par. 13 (Jehovah Is Our Ruler!); w90 6/1 17 par. 8 (Walk in the Fear of Jehovah); rs 39-41 (Apostolic Succession); w88 5/15 13 par. 16 (God Is Not Partial); w87 12/15 8 (Who Really Is Jesus?)


 
[Matt. 16:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
g71 12/22 27; w51 447


 
[Matt. 16:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w71 109-110; w71 684-685; ad 599, 915, 1249, 1619; w65 516; g60 5/22 27
MWB 19-25/2/18 (Matt. 16:21, 22) - 1 reference
w07 2/15 16 ¶17


 
[Matt. 16:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w82 4/15 28; w80 5/15 3; g78 6/22 27; w77 439; w74 296; w71 109-110; ad 1451; g71 5/22 9; w67 149; w65 202, 516; w63 215, 659; mg63 23; w62 80; w59 484
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
w25.03 9; w18.11 18; it-2 868; jy 143; w08 10/15 25; w07 2/15 16-17; w05 3/15 11; w02 8/15 27; w00 9/15 22; w93 6/1 8-9; gt chapter 59; w87 8/15 12; w87 12/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 868
Research Guide - 13 references
w25.03 9 (Imitate Jehovah and Jesus in Your Way of Thinking); w18.11 18 pars. 1-2 (Who Molds Your Thinking?); it-2 “Satan” par. 18; jy chap. 59 (Who Is the Son of Man?); w08 10/15 25 pars. 1-2 (What Will You Give to Keep Living?); w07 2/15 16-17 pars. 17-18 (Husbands—Recognize Christ’s Headship); w05 3/15 11 pars. 5-7 (Living No Longer for Ourselves); w02 8/15 27 (Would You Maintain Your Integrity?); w00 9/15 22 (Why Be Self-Sacrificing?); w93 6/1 8-9 pars. 2-4 (Serving Jehovah With a Self-Sacrificing Spirit); gt chap. 59 (Who Really Is Jesus?); w87 8/15 12-13 pars. 11-13 (Youths What Will You Do With Your Life?); w87 12/15 8-9 (Who Really Is Jesus?)


 Matt. 16:23 - Robert Luccioni: Think God’s Thoughts, Not Those of Men

 
[Matt. 16:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
w80 5/15 3; g78 6/22 27; w74 296-297; w71 109-110; ad 1451; g71 5/22 9; w67 149; w66 234; w63 659; mg63 23; g63 5/8 3; w62 80; w61 565; w60 364; w51 629
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
w25.03 9; w18.11 18, 27; it-2 619, 868; mwb18.02 6; w15 5/15 13; ia 192; w10 1/1 27; w08 10/15 25; w07 2/15 16-17; w05 3/15 11; w02 8/15 27; w93 6/1 8-9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 868
Research Guide - 14 references
w25.03 9 par. 6 (Imitate Jehovah and Jesus in Your Way of Thinking); w18.11 18 pars. 1-2 (Who Molds Your Thinking?); w18.11 27 par. 17 (Are You Making Jehovah’s Thoughts Your Own?); it-2 “Peter” par. 10; it-2 “Satan” par. 18; mwb18.02 6 (Whose Thoughts Are You Thinking?); w15 5/15 13 par. 16 (Be Watchful—Satan Wants to Devour You!); ia chap. 22 pars. 16-18 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w10 1/1 27 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w08 10/15 25 pars. 1-2 (What Will You Give to Keep Living?); w07 2/15 16-17 pars. 17-18 (Husbands—Recognize Christ’s Headship); w05 3/15 11 pars. 5-7 (Living No Longer for Ourselves); w02 8/15 27 (Would You Maintain Your Integrity?); w93 6/1 8-13 (Serving Jehovah With a Self-Sacrificing Spirit)


 
[Matt. 16:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
Rbi8 1578; w78 8/1 16-18; gh 121; fu 31-32; w74 343; w74 600-601; w73 636; tp73 183; w72 697-698; or 17; ad 1609; w64 95; g61 6/22 5; w58 468; w57 67; g49 7/22 25; w44 376; ch 43; fa 21
Index 1986-2026 - 24 references
w26.10 13-14; w24.03 3, 9; cf 69; lff lesson 23; it-2 1117; w17.04 5; w16.03 7; jy 143; w07 4/1 19-20; w06 4/1 23; w05 3/15 11-12; w02 9/15 16; km 5/97 1; w95 3/1 14; w95 12/15 20; w93 6/1 9-10; w92 2/1 26; w92 10/1 20; gt chapter 59; w88 3/15 12; w87 2/1 19; w87 12/15 9; tp 179-180
Research Guide - 24 references
w26.10 13 par. 5 (Treasure Your Share in Modern-Day Miracles); w24.03 3 par. 4 (Are You Ready to Dedicate Yourself to Jehovah?); w24.03 9 par. 7 (“Keep Following” Jesus After Baptism); cf chap. 7 par. 9 (“Consider Closely the One Who Has Endured”); lff lesson 23 (Baptism—A Worthwhile Goal!); it-2 “Torture Stake” par. 4; w17.04 5 par. 10 (“What You Vow, Pay”); w16.03 7 pars. 15-16 (Young Ones—Are You Ready to Get Baptized?); jy chap. 59 (Who Is the Son of Man?); w07 4/1 19-20 (Offering Sacrifices That Please God); w06 4/1 23 par. 9 (‘Go and Make Disciples, Baptizing Them’); w05 3/15 11-12 pars. 7-11 (Living No Longer for Ourselves); w02 9/15 16 par. 5 (Keep Practicing the Things You Have Learned); km 5/97 1 (Follow Jesus Continually); w95 3/1 14 par. 3 (Living Up to Our Dedication “Day After Day”); w95 12/15 20 (Joyful “Doers of the Word”); w93 6/1 9-10 pars. 4-8 (Serving Jehovah With a Self-Sacrificing Spirit); w92 2/1 26 (Have a Self-Sacrificing Spirit!); w92 10/1 20 (‘Should I Get Baptized?’); gt chap. 59 (Who Really Is Jesus?); w88 3/15 12 par. 11 (Trust in Jehovah Leads to Dedication and Baptism); w87 2/1 19 par. 14 (Doing Our Utmost to Declare the Good News); w87 12/15 9 (Who Really Is Jesus?); tp chap. 16 par. 13 (The Choice Assuring Life in True Peace and Security)


 
[Matt. 16:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
us 57; ad 1534; g64 11/8 6; w61 250, 420; w59 502; w57 67; w42 125; ch 43


 
[Matt. 16:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w73 329; ad 674, 1672; w64 50, 619; g64 11/8 6; w63 414; w57 67, 694; w48 259; w46 119; w44 165; w43 278
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 1207; w08 10/15 25-29; w95 6/1 17; w87 5/1 31
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1207
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “World” par. 16; w08 10/15 25-29 (What Will You Give to Keep Living?); w95 6/1 17 (Gilead Graduates—“Real Missionaries!”); w87 5/1 30-31 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 16:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 296-297; ad 1335; w51 599; ch 43
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w97 5/15 9-12; w93 6/1 14
Research Guide - 2 references
w97 5/15 9-12 pars. 3-12 (When Jesus Comes in Kingdom Glory); w93 6/1 14 par. 2 (Be Sound in Mind—The End Is Close)


 
[Matt. 16:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w83 11/15 20; bw 36-37; w77 159-160; w74 297-298; ad 1345, 1611; w65 516; w64 576; ns 249; w52 463; w49 214
Index 1986-2026 - 12 references
it-2 1120; jy 144; ia 192-193; w10 1/1 27; w06 8/15 14; w05 1/15 12; w00 4/1 12-13; w97 5/15 9-10; w92 3/15 5; w91 9/15 20-21; gt chapter 60; w88 1/1 8
Si - 1 reference
si 178 ¶21
Research Guide - 12 references
it-2 “Transfiguration” par. 5; jy chap. 60 (The Transfiguration—A View of Christ in Glory); ia chap. 22 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w10 1/1 27 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w06 8/15 14 (“Let Us Compare Scripture With Scripture”); w05 1/15 12 par. 10 (Christ—The Focus of Prophecy); w00 4/1 12-13 pars. 5-6 (Pay Attention to God’s Prophetic Word); w97 5/15 9-10 pars. 3-5 (When Jesus Comes in Kingdom Glory); w92 3/15 5-6 (What God’s Kingdom Can Mean to You); w91 9/15 20-21 (How Christ’s Transfiguration Affects You); gt chap. 60 (A Preview of Christ’s Kingdom Glory); w88 1/1 8 (A Preview of Christ’s Kingdom Glory)


Matthew 17
Matt. 17:1 - Mount Hermon As Seen From the Hula Valley Nature Reserve Matt. 17:1-9 - Mount Hermon
 
[Matt. 17:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
ad 91, 567, 755, 867, 947, 1296, 1298, 1571, 1611; kj 305; w65 516; w63 352; mg63 87; w35 316
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-2 1061, 1120; ia 193; w10 1/1 27; w08 3/15 31; w00 4/1 12-13; w91 9/15 20-21
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 1061; it-2 1120
Si (Matt. 17:1-5) - 3 references
si 74 ¶35; si 193 ¶1; si 193 ¶3
Research Guide - 7 references
it-2 “Tabor” No. 1 ¶5; it-2 “Transfiguration” pars. 1-5; ia chap. 22 par. 20 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w10 1/1 27 (He Was Loyal in the Face of Tests); w08 3/15 31 par. 1 (Highlights From the Book of Luke); w00 4/1 12-14 pars. 5-7 (Pay Attention to God’s Prophetic Word); w91 9/15 20-21 (How Christ’s Transfiguration Affects You)


 
[Matt. 17:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 1560; kj 305; w65 516; w52 462; w49 214; w41 330; w35 212, 316
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 1120-1121; w97 5/15 11-14; w91 9/15 20-23
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1120-1121
Si (Matt. 17:1-5) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶35
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Transfiguration”; w97 5/15 11-14 (When Jesus Comes in Kingdom Glory); w91 9/15 20-23 (How Christ’s Transfiguration Affects You)


 
[Matt. 17:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w85 5/1 30; ad 1183; kj 305; w65 493, 516; w52 462; tf 218; w41 332; w35 212-213, 317
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w05 1/15 16-17; w97 5/15 11-14; w95 4/15 24-25; sh 252, 254
Si (Matt. 17:1-5) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶35
Research Guide - 4 references
w05 1/15 16-17 pars. 5-8 (Foregleams of God’s Kingdom Become a Reality); w97 5/15 11-14 (When Jesus Comes in Kingdom Glory); w95 4/15 23-25 pars. 14-16 (The Day That ‘Burns Like a Furnace’); sh chap. 10 (Christianity—Was Jesus the Way to God?)


 
[Matt. 17:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
kj 305
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 144; gt chapter 60; w88 1/1 8
Si (Matt. 17:1-5) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶35
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 60 (The Transfiguration—A View of Christ in Glory); gt chap. 60 (A Preview of Christ’s Kingdom Glory); w88 1/1 8 (A Preview of Christ’s Kingdom Glory)


 Matt. 17:5 - Per Christensen: Seeing and Remembering Helps Us Endure

 
[Matt. 17:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w83 11/15 20; w73 168; ad 360, 666; kj 305; g68 3/8 27; w65 271, 551; g62 8/8 28; ns 252; w60 255; w52 251, 462; w41 332; w35 214, 318
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
lff lesson 51; w19.03 10; kr 6; lr 15; w00 4/1 14; w99 9/15 22; w92 2/15 15
Si (Matt. 17:1-5, 12) - 3 references
si 63 ¶31; si 74 ¶35; si 178 ¶21
Research Guide - 7 references
lff lesson 51 point 6 (How Can You Please Jehovah With Your Speech?); w19.03 10 (Listen to Jehovah’s Voice); kr chap. 1 pars. 2-3 (“Let Your Kingdom Come”); lr chap. 1 (Why Jesus Was a Great Teacher); w00 4/1 14 par. 8 (Pay Attention to God’s Prophetic Word); w99 9/15 22 pars. 3-5 (What Does Jehovah Ask of Us Today?); w92 2/15 15 par. 9 (Will You Respond to Jesus’ Love?)


 
[Matt. 17:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 1611-1612; w65 517; ns 250; w55 568; dh 53; w53 374; w41 331; w35 213, 317
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 1120-1121; w00 4/1 13-14; w91 9/15 21
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1120-1121
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Transfiguration” par. 7; w00 4/1 13-14 pars. 6-8 (Pay Attention to God’s Prophetic Word); w91 9/15 21 (How Christ’s Transfiguration Affects You)


 
[Matt. 17:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 508, 1097, 1612; w65 462, 518; ns 202, 253; w41 332; w35 213, 317
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 1121; jy 144; gt chapter 60; w88 1/1 8
Si (Matt. 17:10-13) - 1 reference
si 173 ¶4
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Transfiguration” par. 10; jy chap. 60 (The Transfiguration—A View of Christ in Glory); gt chap. 60 (A Preview of Christ’s Kingdom Glory); w88 1/1 8 (A Preview of Christ’s Kingdom Glory)


 
[Matt. 17:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w71 239; ad 508, 1123; ns 253, 362; w49 117; w41 332; w35 213, 317; w31 283
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 712-713; g94 6/8 8-9; si 174-175
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 712-713
Si (Matt. 17:10-13) - 1 reference
si 173 ¶4
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Elijah” No. 1 ¶14; g94 6/8 8-9 (Does God’s Word Teach Reincarnation?); si 174 par. 15 (Bible Book Number 39—Malachi)


 
[Matt. 17:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w82 10/1 31; g75 4/8 28; ts 57-58; w71 239; w65 462, 493, 518; ns 253; w55 671; w49 117; w36 362
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 712-713; jy 144; g94 6/8 8-9; gt chapter 60; si 173; rs 318-319; w88 1/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 712-713
Si (Matt. 17:5, 12) - 1 reference
si 178 ¶21
Research Guide - 7 references
it-1 “Elijah” No. 1 ¶14; jy chap. 60 (The Transfiguration—A View of Christ in Glory); g94 6/8 8-9 (Does God’s Word Teach Reincarnation?); gt chap. 60 (A Preview of Christ’s Kingdom Glory); si 173 par. 4 (Bible Book Number 39—Malachi); rs 318-319 (Reincarnation); w88 1/1 8 (A Preview of Christ’s Kingdom Glory)


 
[Matt. 17:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w71 239; w65 462, 493, 518; w55 671
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 712-713; g94 6/8 8-9; rs 318-319
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 712-713
Si (Matt. 17:10-13) - 1 reference
si 173 ¶4
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Elijah” No. 1 ¶14; g94 6/8 8-9 (Does God’s Word Teach Reincarnation?); rs 318-319 (Reincarnation)


 
[Matt. 17:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 163


 
[Matt. 17:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 453, 1177; w69 416; g63 5/8 20; w49 124
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 430
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 430
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Moon” par. 13


 
[Matt. 17:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 92


 
[Matt. 17:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1392
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 146; gt chapter 61; w88 1/15 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 61 (Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy); gt chap. 61 (Possessed Boy Healed); w88 1/15 8 (Demon-Possessed Boy Healed)


 
[Matt. 17:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w73 700; ad 442, 453, 1515; w63 659


 
[Matt. 17:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w82 6/1 31
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 147; gt chapter 61; w88 1/15 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 61 (Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy); gt chap. 61 (Possessed Boy Healed); w88 1/15 8 (Demon-Possessed Boy Healed)


 
[Matt. 17:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w85 12/15 19-20; w82 6/1 31; w79 2/1 18; g79 4/8 22-27; ad 1187; w64 292; g64 11/8 3; g63 7/22 28; w56 703; w49 345
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
w25.03 7; it-2 445; jy 147; w08 1/15 30; g96 8/8 22-23; w91 9/15 15; gt chapter 61; w88 1/15 8-9; w88 12/15 25-26; w87 7/15 3-4
Si - 1 reference
si 171 ¶23
Questions From Readers (list) - 2 references
w56 703; w98 8/1 30
Research Guide - 10 references
w25.03 7 par. 19 (Get Baptized Without Delay); it-2 “Mount, Mountain” par. 16; jy chap. 61 (Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy); w08 1/15 30 par. 8 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); g96 8/8 22-23 (Mustard—A Hot Subject); w91 9/15 15 par. 4 (“Help Me Out Where I Need Faith!”); gt chap. 61 (Possessed Boy Healed); w88 1/15 8-9 (Demon-Possessed Boy Healed); w88 12/15 25-26 (You Can Move Mountains!); w87 7/15 3-4 (Faith Can Move Mountains!)


 
[Matt. 17:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w71 537-538; ad 568; w66 63; w62 88; w53 287
Questions From Readers (list) - 2 references
w53 285; w66 63


 
[Matt. 17:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1147
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 148
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 62 (An Important Lesson in Humility)


 
[Matt. 17:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
g60 5/22 27; w58 736; w37 270
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 148
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 62 (An Important Lesson in Humility)


 
[Matt. 17:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
g79 3/8 28; ad 364, 374, 1175, 1297, 1553, 1577; w62 717
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
cf 111; it-1 502, 626, 648; it-2 427, 540, 1069; jy 148; nwt 1795; w02 9/1 10; gt chapter 62; w88 2/1 8; w87 12/1 28-29
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 502
Research Guide - 13 references
cf chap. 11 (“Never Has Any Man Spoken Like This”); it-1 “Contribution” par. 4; it-1 “Didrachma”; it-1 “Drachma”; it-2 “Money” par. 9; it-2 “Earthly Ministry of Jesus”; it-2 “Taxation” par. 3; jy chap. 62 (An Important Lesson in Humility); nwt 1795 (B14-B Currency and Weight); w02 9/1 10 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”); gt chap. 62 (A Lesson in Humility); w88 2/1 8 (Jesus Gives a Lesson in Humility); w87 12/1 28-29 (Is Your Giving a Sacrifice?)


 
[Matt. 17:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 271, 1577
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
cf 111-112; it-2 619; jy 148; w02 9/1 10; w99 3/15 17; w94 11/15 28; gt chapter 62; w88 2/1 8
Research Guide - 8 references
cf chap. 11 par. 9 (“Never Has Any Man Spoken Like This”); it-2 “Peter” par. 10; jy chap. 62 (An Important Lesson in Humility); w02 9/1 10 pars. 8-9 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”); w99 3/15 17 par. 8 (Teach With Insight and Persuasiveness); w94 11/15 26-28 (“If You Owe Taxes, Pay Taxes”); gt chap. 62 (A Lesson in Humility); w88 2/1 8 (Jesus Gives a Lesson in Humility)


 
[Matt. 17:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w67 479
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
cf 111-112; it-2 1069; jy 148; w02 9/1 10; w99 3/15 17; w94 11/15 28; gt chapter 62; w88 2/1 8
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w67 479
Research Guide - 8 references
cf chap. 11 par. 9 (“Never Has Any Man Spoken Like This”); it-2 “Taxation” par. 3; jy chap. 62 (An Important Lesson in Humility); w02 9/1 10 pars. 8-9 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”); w99 3/15 17 par. 8 (Teach With Insight and Persuasiveness); w94 11/15 26-28 (“If You Owe Taxes, Pay Taxes”); gt chap. 62 (A Lesson in Humility); w88 2/1 8 (Jesus Gives a Lesson in Humility)


 
[Matt. 17:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
g79 3/8 28; ad 804, 833, 1175; w62 717
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-2 1034; nwt 1795; w12 8/1 20; w08 2/1 15; g02 2/22 18-19; w94 11/15 28; gt chapter 62; w88 2/1 8
Si - 1 reference
si 176 ¶8
Research Guide - 8 references
it-2 “Stater”; nwt 1795 (B14-B Currency and Weight); w12 8/1 20 (Life in Bible Times—The Fisherman); w08 2/1 15 (Did You Know?); g02 2/22 18-19 (St. Peter’s Fish); w94 11/15 26-28 (“If You Owe Taxes, Pay Taxes”); gt chap. 62 (A Lesson in Humility); w88 2/1 8 (Jesus Gives a Lesson in Humility)


Matthew 18
 
[Matt. 18:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w75 723; ad 932; g63 10/22 7
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w21.06 21; jy 148-149; w07 2/1 8-9; gt chapter 62; w88 2/1 8-9
w04-09 (Matt. 18:1-4; 20:20-28) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 30 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 18:1-35) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶22
Research Guide - 5 references
w21.06 21 par. 8 (Do Not Stumble “These Little Ones”); jy chap. 62 (An Important Lesson in Humility); w07 2/1 8-9 (What Can You Learn From Children?); gt chap. 62 (A Lesson in Humility); w88 2/1 8-9 (Jesus Gives a Lesson in Humility)


 
[Matt. 18:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g63 10/22 7
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w86 9/15 16
Research Guide - 1 reference
w86 9/15 16 pars. 7-8 (Counsel That Is “Seasoned With Salt”)


 
[Matt. 18:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w75 723-724; w74 180; w71 367; w71 606-607; ad 313; w70 296; g69 2/8 6; w64 607; g63 10/22 7; ns 234; w50 327; he 43
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w21.06 21; it-1 436; jy 149; w07 2/1 9; w05 10/15 28; lr 12; gt chapter 62; w88 2/1 9
Research Guide - 8 references
w21.06 21 par. 4 (Do Not Stumble “These Little Ones”); it-1 “Child, Children” par. 20; jy chap. 62 (An Important Lesson in Humility); w07 2/1 9 (What Can You Learn From Children?); w05 10/15 28 par. 9 (Cultivate Genuine Humility); lr chap. 1 (Why Jesus Was a Great Teacher); gt chap. 62 (A Lesson in Humility); w88 2/1 9 (Jesus Gives a Lesson in Humility)


 
[Matt. 18:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w76 376; w75 723-724; ad 188, 313; g69 2/8 6; g63 10/22 7; w62 740; w61 156; he 43
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
jy 149; w07 2/1 9; w05 10/15 28; lr 12; gt chapter 62; w88 2/1 9; w86 9/15 16
Research Guide - 7 references
jy chap. 62 (An Important Lesson in Humility); w07 2/1 9 (What Can You Learn From Children?); w05 10/15 28 par. 9 (Cultivate Genuine Humility); lr chap. 1 (Why Jesus Was a Great Teacher); gt chap. 62 (A Lesson in Humility); w88 2/1 9 (Jesus Gives a Lesson in Humility); w86 9/15 16 (Counsel That Is “Seasoned With Salt”)


Matt. 18:6 - Millstone Matt. 18:6 - Upper and Lower Millstones
 
[Matt. 18:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w80 1/15 32; w75 724; ad 1159; mg63 97; w62 413; w61 541; w31 376
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
mwb18.02 8; w15 2/15 8; gt chapter 63; w89 7/15 25; w88 2/15 8
MWB 26/2-4/3/18 (Matt. 18:6, 7) - 1 reference
Mt 18:6, 7, nwtsty
Research Guide - 5 references
mwb18.02 8 (Carefully Avoid Stumbling Yourself and Others); w15 2/15 8 par. 13 (Imitate Jesus’ Humility and Tenderness); gt chap. 63 (Further Corrective Counsel); w89 7/15 25 (Gems From Matthew’s Gospel); w88 2/15 8 (Further Corrective Counsel)


 
[Matt. 18:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1671; w31 376
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
mwb18.02 8
MWB 26/2-4/3/18 (Matt. 18:6, 7) - 1 reference
Mt 18:6, 7, nwtsty
Research Guide - 1 reference
mwb18.02 8 (Carefully Avoid Stumbling Yourself and Others)


 
[Matt. 18:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 592, 1600; w65 108; w53 146
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 847; mwb18.02 8; jy 150; gt chapter 63; w88 2/15 8-9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 847
MWB 26/2-4/3/18 (Matt. 18:8, 9) - 2 references
Mt 18:9, nwtsty; glossary
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Foot” par. 8; mwb18.02 8 (Carefully Avoid Stumbling Yourself and Others); jy chap. 63 (Jesus Offers Counsel About Stumbling and Sin); gt chap. 63 (Further Corrective Counsel); w88 2/15 8-9 (Further Corrective Counsel)


Matt. 18:9 - The Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna)
 
[Matt. 18:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 634; w65 108; w53 146; w47 90
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 905-906; mwb18.02 8; jy 150; gt chapter 63; w88 2/15 8-9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 905-906
MWB 26/2-4/3/18 (Matt. 18:8, 9) - 2 references
Mt 18:9, nwtsty; glossary
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Gehenna” pars. 4-6; mwb18.02 8 (Carefully Avoid Stumbling Yourself and Others); jy chap. 63 (Jesus Offers Counsel About Stumbling and Sin); gt chap. 63 (Further Corrective Counsel); w88 2/15 8-9 (Further Corrective Counsel)


 Matt. 18:10 - Nicholas Ahladis: Jehovah Cares for the “Little Ones”

 
[Matt. 18:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w76 494-495; ad 78, 1080, 1183; bf 527; w61 59; w51 368; w30 180
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 107-108; wp17.5 5; w15 2/15 8; w10 11/1 16; ws 186
MWB 26/2-4/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 18:10, nwtsty
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Angel” par. 13; wp17.5 5 (Do You Have a Guardian Angel?); w15 2/15 8 par. 13 (Imitate Jesus’ Humility and Tenderness); w10 11/1 16 (How Spirit Creatures Affect Us); ws chap. 22 par. 14 (The God of the “Prince of Peace” Becomes “All Things to Everyone”)


 
[Matt. 18:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w75 414-415


Matt. 18:12, 13 - The Shepherd and His Sheep
 
[Matt. 18:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w62 759
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w20.06 20; w08 2/1 10
Research Guide - 2 references
w20.06 19-20 pars. 8-9 (“I Myself Will Search for My Sheep”); w08 2/1 10 pars. 2-3 (A Shepherd Who Cares)


 Matt. 18:14 - Joel Dellinger: Maintain a Waiting Attitude

 
[Matt. 18:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
km 11/77 1, 7; km 12/75 7; w66 272; w64 474; w62 184
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w15 2/15 8; w08 2/1 10
Research Guide - 2 references
w15 2/15 8 par. 13 (Imitate Jesus’ Humility and Tenderness); w08 2/1 10 pars. 2-4 (A Shepherd Who Cares)


 
[Matt. 18:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 21 references
w81 9/15 17; g81 8/22 19; w80 7/1 28-29; g80 10/22 21-22; w76 721-722; w72 465-466, 543; or 156-159; ad 80, 1578; w70 389; yb68 142; w67 462; yl 171; w65 298-299; w64 500; g64 6/8 4; w63 410, 659; mg63 12; w62 275, 351; w60 404; w54 735; w52 147; w50 42; el 190; w49 88, 168, 361; w44 154
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
od 145-147; it-1 499, 519, 1160; w16.05 6-7; w16.12 18; g 3/12 10-11; w99 10/15 17-20; w94 7/15 22-23; w91 9/1 23; gt chapter 63; w89 11/15 19; om 142-143; w88 2/15 9
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 18:15-17) - 1 reference
w54 734
Research Guide - 13 references
od chap. 14 pars. 14-17 (Maintaining the Peace and Cleanness of the Congregation); it-1 “Congregation” par. 24; it-1 “Court, Judicial” par. 24; it-1 “Humility” par. 20; w16.05 6-7 (Settle Differences in a Spirit of Love); w16.12 18 (Do You Remember?); g 3/12 10-11 (How Can You Make Peace With Others?); w99 10/15 17-20 (You May Gain Your Brother); w94 7/15 22-23 (How Do You Settle Differences?); w91 9/1 22-23 pars. 13-14 (Communicating Within the Family and in the Congregation); gt chap. 63 (Further Corrective Counsel); w89 11/15 19 par. 15 (Take a Personal Interest in Others); w88 2/15 9 (Further Corrective Counsel)


 
[Matt. 18:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 14 references
w81 9/15 17-18; g80 10/22 22-23; w72 465, 467; or 156-159; yl 172; w65 298, 301; w63 410, 659; mg63 12; w62 275; w60 404; w56 595; w54 735; w52 147; w50 42; w49 88, 168; w44 154
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
od 146-147; it-1 499, 519; w16.05 6-7; w99 10/15 20-21; w94 7/15 22-23; om 142-144
Si - 1 reference
si 40 ¶31
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 18:15-17) - 2 references
w54 734; w19.12 14
Research Guide - 6 references
od chap. 14 pars. 14-18 (Maintaining the Peace and Cleanness of the Congregation); it-1 “Congregation” par. 24; it-1 “Court, Judicial” par. 24; w16.05 6-7 (Settle Differences in a Spirit of Love); w99 10/15 17-22 (You May Gain Your Brother); w94 7/15 22-23 (How Do You Settle Differences?)


 
[Matt. 18:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 23 references
w81 2/1 31; w81 9/15 18-20; g80 10/22 23; w76 732-733; w74 140; w74 463-464; w74 544; w73 703; w72 465-467; or 156-159; w71 746; ad 384, 550, 1578; w65 298, 302; im 237; w63 410, 659; w62 275; w60 332; w54 735; w52 147, 704; w50 42; el 190; w49 88, 168; w44 154; w38 238; w30 152
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
od 146-148; it-1 499, 517-519, 788; it-2 1070; w16.05 6-7; jy 151; w07 4/15 27; w99 10/15 19, 21-22; w94 7/15 22-23; w91 4/15 20-21; gt chapter 63; om 142, 144-145; w88 2/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 519; it-1 788; it-2 1070
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 18:15-17) - 1 reference
w54 734
Research Guide - 13 references
od chap. 14 pars. 14-20 (Maintaining the Peace and Cleanness of the Congregation); it-1 “Congregation” par. 24; it-1 “Court, Judicial” pars. 11-24; it-1 “Expelling” par. 7; it-2 “Tax Collector” par. 2; w16.05 6-7 (Settle Differences in a Spirit of Love); jy chap. 63 (Jesus Offers Counsel About Stumbling and Sin); w07 4/15 25-29 (Let the Congregation Be Built Up); w99 10/15 17-22 (You May Gain Your Brother); w94 7/15 22-23 (How Do You Settle Differences?); w91 4/15 20-25 (Imitate God’s Mercy Today); gt chap. 63 (Further Corrective Counsel); w88 2/15 9 (Further Corrective Counsel)


 
[Matt. 18:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w81 2/1 31; w69 255-256; qm 140; w63 411; w57 746; w55 311; qm55 140; w50 391; w49 94
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
jy 151; w96 4/15 29; w92 7/1 16; w91 3/15 5; gt chapter 63; w88 2/15 9
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 18:18-20) - 1 reference
w81 2/1 31
Research Guide - 6 references
jy chap. 63 (Jesus Offers Counsel About Stumbling and Sin); w96 4/15 29 (Questions From Readers); w92 7/1 15 par. 7 (Elders, Judge With Righteousness); w91 3/15 5 (Confession of Sins—Man’s Way or God’s?); gt chap. 63 (Further Corrective Counsel); w88 2/15 9 (Further Corrective Counsel)


 
[Matt. 18:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w81 2/1 31; ad 1330; g31 5/27 571
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 18:18-20) - 1 reference
w81 2/1 31


 
[Matt. 18:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w81 2/1 31; w72 407, 756; ad 1336; w64 253; w62 627; w57 699, 729
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 151; w06 11/1 28; w98 3/1 14; gt chapter 63; w88 2/15 9
Si - 1 reference
si 114 ¶17
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 18:18-20) - 1 reference
w81 2/1 31
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 63 (Jesus Offers Counsel About Stumbling and Sin); w06 11/1 28 par. 5 (Showing Respect for Our Sacred Gatherings); w98 3/1 14 pars. 1-2 (Appreciating Christian Gatherings); gt chap. 63 (Further Corrective Counsel); w88 2/15 9 (Further Corrective Counsel)


 
[Matt. 18:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
fl 72; ad 562, 1234, 1390, 1509; w69 383; w63 35; g63 6/22 7; w60 404; w35 222; w32 377
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
jy 152; ia 196, 198; w10 4/1 21; w97 12/1 15; w94 10/15 26; gt chapter 64; w88 3/1 8
Si (Matt. 18:21-22, 35) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶22
MWB 26/2-4/3/18 (Matt. 18:21, 22) - 1 reference
Mt 18:22, nwtsty
Research Guide - 7 references
jy chap. 64 (The Need to Forgive); ia chap. 23 (He Learned Forgiveness From the Master); w10 4/1 21 (He Learned Forgiveness From the Master); w97 12/1 15-20 (‘Continue Forgiving One Another Freely’); w94 10/15 26 par. 18 (Do You Forgive as Jehovah Does?); gt chap. 64 (A Lesson in Forgiveness); w88 3/1 8 (A Lesson in Forgiveness)


 
[Matt. 18:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w79 9/1 4; fl 72; g76 4/8 20; w74 154; w71 102-103; ad 1234; w69 383-384; w63 35, 409; g63 6/22 7; g63 9/8 8; g62 8/22 3; w60 404; w35 222; w32 377
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-2 513; jy 152; ia 196, 198; w10 4/1 21; w97 12/1 15, 20; w94 10/15 26; w91 5/15 16; gt chapter 64; w88 3/1 8
Si (Matt. 18:21-22, 35) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶22
MWB 26/2-4/3/18 (Matt. 18:21, 22) - 1 reference
Mt 18:22, nwtsty
Research Guide - 9 references
it-2 “Number, Numeral” par. 22; jy chap. 64 (The Need to Forgive); ia chap. 23 (He Learned Forgiveness From the Master); w10 4/1 21 (He Learned Forgiveness From the Master); w97 12/1 15-20 pars. 1-18 (‘Continue Forgiving One Another Freely’); w94 10/15 26 par. 18 (Do You Forgive as Jehovah Does?); w91 5/15 16 par. 3 (Be Long-Suffering Toward All); gt chap. 64 (A Lesson in Forgiveness); w88 3/1 8 (A Lesson in Forgiveness)


 
[Matt. 18:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g62 8/22 4
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter 64; w88 3/1 8-9
Si (Matt. 18:23-35) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 64 (A Lesson in Forgiveness); w88 3/1 8-9 (A Lesson in Forgiveness)


 
[Matt. 18:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 816, 1175; w70 388; w65 304
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 601, 862, 1179; nwt 1795; w94 10/15 25; w88 3/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1179
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Debt, Debtor” par. 12; it-1 “Forgiveness” par. 3; it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 46-47; nwt 1795 (B14-B Currency and Weight); w94 10/15 25 par. 17 (Do You Forgive as Jehovah Does?); w88 3/1 8-9 (A Lesson in Forgiveness)


 
[Matt. 18:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1242, 1675


 
[Matt. 18:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g62 8/22 4


 
[Matt. 18:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 816, 1071; w70 388; w65 304
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 601, 862, 1179; it-2 259; w88 3/1 9
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Debt, Debtor” par. 12; it-1 “Forgiveness” par. 3; it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 46-47; it-2 “Loan” par. 2; w88 3/1 9 (A Lesson in Forgiveness)


 
[Matt. 18:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g62 8/22 4


 
[Matt. 18:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1071, 1608
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 259
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Loan” par. 2


 
[Matt. 18:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1141


 
[Matt. 18:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w72 550-551; ad 1141


 
[Matt. 18:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 866, 1608; te 65; w51 351
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
ijwbq article 76; it-1 1250; it-2 1115; w08 4/1 22; w88 12/15 4
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1115
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Jailer” par. 2; it-2 “Torment” par. 3; ijwbq article 76 par. 17 (What Is the Lake of Fire? Is It the Same as Hell or Gehenna?); w08 4/1 22 (How the Ancient Kingdom of Lydia Affects Us Today); w88 12/15 4 (Is the Bible Open to Just Any Interpretation?)


 
[Matt. 18:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w77 87; w73 100; w71 103; te 65-66; w65 304; w63 115; g62 8/22 4
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 153; gt chapter 64; w88 3/1 9
Si (Matt. 18:21-22, 35) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶22
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 64 (The Need to Forgive); gt chap. 64 (A Lesson in Forgiveness); w88 3/1 9 (A Lesson in Forgiveness)


Matthew 19
Matt. 19:1 - East of the Jordan​—Perea
 
[Matt. 19:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 979; ns 253
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 133; jy 222; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 8
Si (Matt. 19:1-22:46) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶23
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Judea” par. 3; jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 8 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children)


 
[Matt. 19:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 683


 
[Matt. 19:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 5/15 29; fl 172; g76 1/22 6-7; ad 458, 834; nh 345; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 222; w93 8/15 4-5; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 8
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); w93 8/15 4-5 (How to Strengthen Marriage Bonds); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 8 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children)


 
[Matt. 19:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w75 151-152; pm 8-9; ad 33, 564, 918, 1664-1665; te 15; g69 9/8 27; g64 4/22 9; w63 358; ns 35; g61 10/8 7; nh 345; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 340; g 9/06 9; si 18
Si (Matt. 19:4-5) - 1 reference
si 19 table
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Marriage” par. 2; g 9/06 9 (Did God Use Evolution to Create Life?); si 13-19 (Bible Book Number 1—Genesis)


 
[Matt. 19:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 16 references
g77 12/8 7; w75 151-152; g74 12/8 15; w72 32; ad 369, 714, 805; w69 672; g69 9/8 27; li 48; w65 168; im 171; g64 4/22 9; w63 358, 433, 444; w62 462; ns 35; g61 10/8 7; w59 448; w56 531; nh 67, 345; w51 234; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
w25.01 10; lff lessons 42, 49; it-2 340; g18.1 9; g 4/15 7; g 9/06 9; ba 23; g91 5/8 27; si 18
Si (Matt. 19:4-5) - 1 reference
si 19 table
Research Guide - 10 references
w25.01 10 par. 13 (Husbands, Honor Your Wife); lff lesson 42 points 1-7 (What Does the Bible Say About Singleness and Marriage?); lff lesson 49 point 3 (How Can Your Family Be Happy?—Part 1); it-2 “Marriage” par. 2; g18.1 9 (Love); g 4/15 7 (Discipline That Works); g 9/06 9 (Did God Use Evolution to Create Life?); ba 22-26 (A Practical Book for Modern Living); g91 5/8 26-27 (What’s Wrong With Polygamy?); si 13-19 (Bible Book Number 1—Genesis)


 
[Matt. 19:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
w85 11/1 16-17, 20-21; w81 7/1 18; w77 39; w75 151-152; w72 32; w65 168, 555; g64 10/22 27; w63 76; ln 42; ns 35; g61 10/8 7; w59 448; w56 531; w55 209; nh 345; w52 356; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
lff lesson 42; g18.1 9; w16.08 15-16; jy 222; g 11/13 14; w12 5/15 7; w09 7/15 14; g 7/08 6; w07 5/1 19-23; w03 9/15 5; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 8; yp 42; w88 5/15 4-5
Research Guide - 14 references
lff lesson 42 points 1-7 (What Does the Bible Say About Singleness and Marriage?); g18.1 9 (Love); w16.08 15 par. 11 (Making Christian Marriage a Success); jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); g 11/13 14 (Marriage); w12 5/15 7 par. 17 (Do You Really Appreciate God’s Gift of Marriage?); w09 7/15 14 (Do You Follow the “Surpassing Way” of Love?); g 7/08 6 (How to Build a Successful Marriage); w07 5/1 19-23 (Do Not Put Apart What God Has Yoked Together); w03 9/15 5 (How to Strengthen Your Marriage); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 8 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); yp chap. 5 (How Can I Deal With My Parent’s Remarriage?); w88 5/15 4-5 (Divorce—What Does the Bible Really Say?)


Matt. 19:7 - Certificate of Divorce
 
[Matt. 19:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w61 93; nh 345; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
cf 104; it-2 342; w93 8/15 4-5; w88 5/15 5
MWB 26/2-4/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 19:7, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
cf chap. 10 par. 16 (“It Is Written”); it-2 “Marriage” par. 22; w93 8/15 4-5 (How to Strengthen Marriage Bonds); w88 5/15 4-5 (Divorce—What Does the Bible Really Say?)


 
[Matt. 19:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w73 154-155; w62 288; w61 93; nh 345; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w16.08 11; jy 222; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 8; w88 5/15 5
Research Guide - 5 references
w16.08 11 par. 15 (Marriage—Its Origin and Purpose); jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 8 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w88 5/15 4-5 (Divorce—What Does the Bible Really Say?)


 
[Matt. 19:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 29 references
w83 3/15 29-31; w83 12/15 27; w81 3/1 30-31; w80 1/15 30; w80 8/1 30; hp 79; fl 172; g78 9/22 25; w77 173; g77 12/8 8; g76 1/22 6-7; w74 485-486, 511; w74 671-672; w74 703-704; w73 351; tp73 150-151; w72 31-32; w72 766-768; ad 460, 805, 1117; w70 511; li 233; g64 10/22 27; w63 78, 569; ln 47; w62 288; w61 93; g55 8/8 26; nh 345; w52 31; w51 236; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 17 references
lff lesson 42; w18.12 12; it-1 642-643; it-2 342; jy 222; w12 5/15 9; g97 4/8 23; w95 7/15 18; g95 8/8 11; w93 8/15 5; jv 177; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 8-9; rs 252; w88 5/15 5-6; g88 3/8 27; tp 147-148
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 642
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w52 31
Research Guide - 17 references
lff lesson 42 points 1-7 (What Does the Bible Say About Singleness and Marriage?); w18.12 12 par. 10 (Honor “What God Has Yoked Together”); it-1 “Divorce”; it-2 “Marriage” par. 22; jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); w12 5/15 9 par. 6 (Take a Positive View of a Strained Marriage); g97 4/8 23 (Can a Marriage Be Saved After Infidelity?); w95 7/15 18 pars. 10-11 (Christian Women Deserve Honor and Respect); g95 8/8 11 (Adultery—To Forgive or Not to Forgive?); w93 8/15 5 (How to Strengthen Marriage Bonds); jv chap. 13 (Recognized by Our Conduct); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 8-9 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); rs 252 par. 2 (Marriage); w88 5/15 4-6 (Divorce—What Does the Bible Really Say?); g88 3/8 27 (Pope John Paul Visits a Restless Flock); tp chap. 13 pars. 14-15 (Your View of Sex—What Difference Does It Make?)


 
[Matt. 19:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w77 264; w75 152; w56 599; w48 283; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 222; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 9
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 19:10-12) - 1 reference
w12 11/15 20
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 9 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children)


 
[Matt. 19:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w82 6/15 10-12; w77 264-265; g77 1/8 7; g72 12/8 6; li 232; g66 9/8 20; w56 599; w52 487; w48 283; w47 27
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
lff lesson 42; w12 11/15 20; w96 10/15 11-12; w87 11/15 14
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 19:10-12) - 1 reference
w12 11/15 20
Research Guide - 4 references
lff lesson 42 point 4 (What Does the Bible Say About Singleness and Marriage?); w12 11/15 20 (Questions From Readers); w96 10/15 11-12 pars. 9-12 (Singleness—A Door to Undistracted Activity); w87 11/15 14 pars. 17-18 (Unmarried but Complete for God’s Service)


 
[Matt. 19:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w82 6/15 10-12; w77 264-265; w75 158; g72 12/8 6; ad 535; w66 535; li 232; g66 9/8 20; w65 565; w61 185; w56 599; w48 283; w47 27, 44
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
lff lesson 42; it-1 768; it-2 974; jy 222; nwt 1698; w12 11/15 20; w96 10/15 11-12, 20; g96 2/8 12; w92 5/15 17; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 9; w87 11/15 14
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 768; it-2 974
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 19:10-12) - 1 reference
w12 11/15 20
Research Guide - 13 references
lff lesson 42 point 4 (What Does the Bible Say About Singleness and Marriage?); it-1 “Eunuch” par. 5; it-2 “Singleness” pars. 4-5; jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); nwt 1698 (Glossary of Bible Terms); w12 11/15 20 (Questions From Readers); w96 10/15 11-12 pars. 9-12 (Singleness—A Door to Undistracted Activity); w96 10/15 20 par. 1 (Father and Elder—Fulfilling Both Roles); g96 2/8 11-14 (The Castrati—Mutilation in the Name of Religion); w92 5/15 17 (True Happiness in Serving Jehovah); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 9 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w87 11/15 14 pars. 17-18 (Unmarried but Complete for God’s Service)


 
[Matt. 19:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w75 435; w74 368; ad 187; w70 431
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 222; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 9 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children)


 
[Matt. 19:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w75 435; w74 368; w73 29; ad 187; w70 431; w63 362; w38 118, 137; af 25; w30 103
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 251; jy 222; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 251
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Baptism” par. 19; jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 9 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children)


 
[Matt. 19:15] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 222; gt chapter 95; w89 7/15 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 95 (Teaching About Divorce and Love for Children); gt chap. 95 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children); w89 7/15 9 (Lessons on Divorce and on Love for Children)


 
[Matt. 19:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w80 5/1 6; ad 1578, 1600; w64 330; w54 246; w51 383
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w86 6/15 9
Research Guide - 1 reference
w86 6/15 8-9 pars. 5-6 (The Blessing of Jehovah Makes Rich)


 
[Matt. 19:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 1411; w67 42; g62 5/22 27; w54 246; w51 383; w41 218
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w89 8/1 8; w86 6/15 9
Research Guide - 2 references
w89 8/1 8 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); w86 6/15 8-9 pars. 5-6 (The Blessing of Jehovah Makes Rich)


 
[Matt. 19:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w61 118


 
[Matt. 19:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
fl 168-170; w64 330
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w19.05 24-25; w86 10/1 22-24
Research Guide - 2 references
w19.05 24 par. 14 (Do Not Be Fooled by “the Wisdom of This World”); w86 10/1 22-24 (“Love Your Neighbor”—What Is the Most Practical Way?)


 
[Matt. 19:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w80 5/1 6; w71 567-568; w50 6
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
jy 224; w86 6/15 9
Research Guide - 2 references
jy chap. 96 (Jesus Answers a Rich Young Ruler); w86 6/15 8-9 pars. 5-6 (The Blessing of Jehovah Makes Rich)


 
[Matt. 19:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
w75 566-567; w74 151; w74 420; w71 567-568; w67 42, 49; g64 7/22 28; w63 646; w62 107; w61 43; w59 5; w57 61; w51 644; w50 6
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
mrt article 36; it-2 605; jy 224; w07 10/1 3-4; w03 6/1 7; km 4/94 3; gt chapter 96; w89 8/1 8-9; w86 6/15 9
Research Guide - 9 references
mrt article 36 (Is a Fair Economic System Possible?); it-2 “Perfection” par. 20; jy chap. 96 (Jesus Answers a Rich Young Ruler); w07 10/1 3-4 (A Rich Ruler Makes a Poor Choice); w03 6/1 7 (Giving That Pleases God); km 4/94 3 par. 4 (Serve Jehovah Without Distraction); gt chap. 96 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); w89 8/1 8-9 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); w86 6/15 8-9 pars. 5-8 (The Blessing of Jehovah Makes Rich)


 
[Matt. 19:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w74 420; w71 567-568; w64 330; w58 462; w50 6
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 224-225; w07 10/1 3-4; gt chapter 96; w89 8/1 9; w87 10/15 5
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 96 (Jesus Answers a Rich Young Ruler); w07 10/1 3-4 (A Rich Ruler Makes a Poor Choice); gt chap. 96 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); w89 8/1 9 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); w87 10/15 5 (Love for God—The Force for Moral Good)


 
[Matt. 19:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 734, 997; w62 434; w48 56
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w86 6/15 8-12
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 19:23-24) - 1 reference
w58 62
Research Guide - 1 reference
w86 6/15 8-12 (The Blessing of Jehovah Makes Rich)


Matt. 19:24 - Camel
 
[Matt. 19:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
g77 1/22 27; g76 5/22 26; ad 282, 1214; w67 575; w63 274; w62 435; w58 62; w51 319; w48 56
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
ijwbq article 166; it-1 396; it-2 483-484; w06 1/1 22; w04 5/15 30-31; w92 11/15 32; w87 12/1 31; w86 6/15 9-10
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 396; it-2 483-484
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 19:23-24) - 3 references
w58 62; w67 575; w87 12/1 31
Research Guide - 8 references
ijwbq article 166 (Is Money the Root of All Evil?); it-1 “Camel” pars. 15-17; it-2 “Needle’s Eye”; w06 1/1 22 pars. 11-12 (How Firm Is Your Trust in God?); w04 5/15 30-31 (Questions From Readers); w92 11/15 32 (This Is Impossible!); w87 12/1 31 (Questions From Readers); w86 6/15 8-10 pars. 5-10 (The Blessing of Jehovah Makes Rich)


 
[Matt. 19:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
g77 1/22 27; w67 42; w63 274


 
[Matt. 19:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
lp 117; g77 1/22 27-28; ad 595, 956; g66 6/22 6; w63 274


 
[Matt. 19:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
im 366; ge 8; w33 339
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w16.12 25; w08 2/15 17-18; g94 12/8 19
Research Guide - 3 references
w16.12 25 par. 5 (Jehovah Rewards Those Who Earnestly Seek Him); w08 2/15 17-18 (Imitate the Greatest Missionary); g94 12/8 19 (Does God Give Rewards?)


 
[Matt. 19:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 16 references
su 98, 102-104; w83 11/15 8-9; w83 12/15 15; w73 427; g73 10/8 27; ad 1615; kj 405; g70 10/8 25; w68 394; w65 360; im 366; w64 255, 715, 721; bf 635; w62 36; w56 254; nh 343; w44 67-68, 75; ge 8, 10; w41 261; jh 331
Index 1986-2026 - 18 references
it-1 546-547; it-2 1125; w15 5/15 23; jy 225; w11 9/15 11; w10 3/15 24-25; w09 8/1 22; w09 8/15 8; w08 1/15 30; w08 9/1 29; g 9/08 7; re 288-289; g 12/06 8; g00 2/22 8; w95 10/15 21; gt chapter 96; w89 8/1 9; w87 3/1 27-29
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 546-547; it-2 1125
Si - 1 reference
si 181 ¶33
Research Guide - 18 references
it-1 “Creation” par. 35; it-2 “Tribe” par. 10; w15 5/15 23 par. 17 (They “Saw” the Things Promised); jy chap. 96 (Jesus Answers a Rich Young Ruler); w11 9/15 11 pars. 1-2 (Are You Letting Jehovah Be Your Share?); w10 3/15 24-25 (One Flock, One Shepherd); w09 8/1 22 (About Mankind’s Future); w09 8/15 8 (Everlasting Life on Earth—A Christian Hope?); w08 1/15 30 par. 1 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); w08 9/1 29 (The Earth Has a “Fever”—Is There a Cure?); g 9/08 7 (Life in a Restored Paradise); g 12/06 8 (The Life He Makes Possible); g00 2/22 8 (A Sure Hope); w95 10/15 21 pars. 18-19 (How Will You Stand Before the Judgment Seat?); gt chap. 96 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); w89 8/1 9 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); re chap. 40 pars. 8-9 (Crushing the Serpent’s Head); w87 3/1 27-29 (Making All Things New)


 
[Matt. 19:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w63 119; w60 43; w53 409; ge 8; w31 275
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w16.12 25-26; jy 225; w09 8/15 8; gt chapter 96; w89 8/1 9
Research Guide - 5 references
w16.12 25 par. 5 (Jehovah Rewards Those Who Earnestly Seek Him); jy chap. 96 (Jesus Answers a Rich Young Ruler); w09 8/15 8 (Everlasting Life on Earth—A Christian Hope?); gt chap. 96 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); w89 8/1 9 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler)


 
[Matt. 19:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 1003; w67 42-43, 286; w52 286; w37 243
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-2 168; jy 225-226; gt chapters 96-97; w89 8/1 9; w89 8/15 8-9
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w52 286
Research Guide - 7 references
it-2 “Kingdom of God” par. 51; jy chap. 96 (Jesus Answers a Rich Young Ruler); jy chap. 97 (Illustration of the Workers in the Vineyard); gt chap. 96 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/1 9 (Jesus and a Rich Young Ruler); w89 8/15 8-9 (Workers in the Vineyard)


Matthew 20
 
[Matt. 20:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 776, 818; w67 43, 45; w33 339
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1182; jy 226; gt chapter 97; w89 8/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1182
Si (Matt. 20:1-16) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 75-76; jy chap. 97 (Illustration of the Workers in the Vineyard); gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
ad 442, 776-777, 818, 1032; w66 629; w61 166; w56 653; w39 71; w38 53, 239; w36 332; w33 340
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 1122, 1182; jy 226; w01 12/15 10; gt chapter(s) 97; w89 8/15 8-9
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Hire, Wages” par. 2; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 76; jy chap. 97 (Illustration of the Workers in the Vineyard); w01 12/15 10 par. 6 (Relief From Stress—A Practical Remedy); gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8-9 (Workers in the Vineyard)


Matt. 20:3 - The Marketplace
 
[Matt. 20:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 428, 818, 1114; w33 341
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1182; jy 226; gt chapter 97; w89 8/15 8
MWB 5-11/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 20:3, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 76; jy chap. 97 (Illustration of the Workers in the Vineyard); gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w73 473; ad 1114; w33 341


 
[Matt. 20:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 818; w33 341
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1182; jy 226; gt chapter 97; w89 8/15 8
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 76; jy chap. 97 (Illustration of the Workers in the Vineyard); gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 428, 818; w67 46; g66 7/8 17; w33 342
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1182; jy 226; gt chapter(s) 97; w89 8/15 8-9
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 76; jy chap. 97 (Illustration of the Workers in the Vineyard); gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8-9 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w67 46; w33 342
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 226; gt chapter(s) 97; w89 8/15 8-9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 97 (Illustration of the Workers in the Vineyard); gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8-9 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 818, 1016; w67 47; w33 342, 355
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 1182; gt chapter 97; w89 8/15 8
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 76; gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w67 47, 49; g66 7/8 17; w61 166; w42 311; w39 71; w33 356
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w24.09 24; gt chapter(s) 97; w89 8/15 8-9
Research Guide - 3 references
w24.09 24 par. 17 (Are You Heeding the Warnings?); gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8-9 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 1175; w67 50; w61 166; w39 71; w33 357
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
nwt 1794; gt chapter(s) 97; w89 8/15 8-9
Research Guide - 3 references
nwt 1794 (B14-B Currency and Weight); gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8-9 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w67 50; w33 357
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter(s) 97; w89 8/15 8-9
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8-9 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
w33 358
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter(s) 97; w89 8/15 8-9
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 97 (Workers in the Vineyard); w89 8/15 8-9 (Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w73 473; ad 1140; w61 166; w37 70; w33 359
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w10 8/1 30
Research Guide - 1 reference
w10 8/1 30 (Missionaries Sent to “Make Disciples”)


 
[Matt. 20:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w73 473; w33 359


 
[Matt. 20:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w73 473; ad 551, 1411; w63 200; w47 231; w33 360
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 790
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Eye” par. 7


 
[Matt. 20:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w67 47; g65 5/22 28; w52 287; w33 361
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 226-227
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w52 286
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 97 (Illustration of the Workers in the Vineyard)


 
[Matt. 20:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 91
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 228; gt chapter 98; w89 9/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 98 (The Apostles Again Seek Prominence); gt chap. 98 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears); w89 9/1 8 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears)


 
[Matt. 20:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 932, 1349
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 228; gt chapter 98; w89 9/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 98 (The Apostles Again Seek Prominence); gt chap. 98 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears); w89 9/1 8 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears)


Matt. 20:19 - Whip for Scourging
 
[Matt. 20:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g60 5/22 27


 
[Matt. 20:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
g79 2/22 27; ad 867, 1432-1433, 1682; is 83; g65 3/22 28; w58 665
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w23.03 28-30; cf 31; it-1 1251; it-2 841; jy 228-229; gt chapter 98; w89 9/1 8; gm 89
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 1251; it-2 841
MWB 5-11/3/18 (Matt. 20:20, 21) - 1 reference
Mt 20:20, 21, nwtsty
Research Guide - 8 references
w23.03 28-30 pars. 11-15 (“By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples”); cf chap. 3 (“I Am . . . Lowly in Heart”); it-1 “James” No. 2 ¶5; it-2 “Salome” No. 1 ¶4; jy chap. 98 (The Apostles Again Seek Prominence); gt chap. 98 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears); w89 9/1 8 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears); gm chap. 7 pars. 6-7 (Does the Bible Contradict Itself?)


 
[Matt. 20:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w58 665; w51 522
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w23.03 28-30; cf 31; jy 228-229; w04 8/1 15; gt chapter 98; w89 9/1 8
MWB 5-11/3/18 (Matt. 20:20, 21) - 1 reference
Mt 20:20, 21, nwtsty
Research Guide - 6 references
w23.03 28-30 pars. 11-15 (“By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples”); cf chap. 3 (“I Am . . . Lowly in Heart”); jy chap. 98 (The Apostles Again Seek Prominence); w04 8/1 15 (Cultivating a Christlike View of Greatness); gt chap. 98 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears); w89 9/1 8 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears)


 
[Matt. 20:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
jh 115
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 229; gt chapter 98; w89 9/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 98 (The Apostles Again Seek Prominence); gt chap. 98 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears); w89 9/1 8 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears)


 
[Matt. 20:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
g73 3/8 28; im 247; w53 411; w43 45; jh 115
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w10 4/1 14; rs 410
Research Guide - 2 references
w10 4/1 14 (Myth Versus Fact—The Truth About Jesus); rs 410 par. 1 (Trinity)


 
[Matt. 20:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w75 725; g64 6/22 8
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 229; gt chapter 98; w89 9/1 8-9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 98 (The Apostles Again Seek Prominence); gt chap. 98 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears); w89 9/1 8-9 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears)


 
[Matt. 20:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w75 725; ad 932, 1261; g65 12/8 9
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
w13 11/15 28; w06 4/1 19-20; w93 8/1 13; w89 9/15 16-17
MWB 5-11/3/18 (Matt. 20:25-28) - 2 references
Mt 20:26; 28, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
w13 11/15 28 pars. 9-10 (Shepherds, Imitate the Greatest Shepherds); w06 4/1 19-20 (When Exercising Authority, Imitate the Christ); w93 8/1 13 par. 16 (Succeed in Avoiding the Snare of Greed); w89 9/15 16-17 (Elders—Treat God’s Flock With Tenderness!)


 
[Matt. 20:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w76 165; w75 725; w73 469; w72 581; w71 456; ad 1162; w67 593; w65 278; g65 3/22 4; g65 4/8 4; g65 12/8 9; w63 142; w53 410; w44 325
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w13 11/15 28; w06 4/1 19-20; w04 8/1 15-16; w93 8/1 13; w89 9/15 16-17
MWB 5-11/3/18 (Matt. 20:25-28) - 2 references
Mt 20:26; 28, nwtsty
Research Guide - 5 references
w13 11/15 28 pars. 9-10 (Shepherds, Imitate the Greatest Shepherds); w06 4/1 19-20 (When Exercising Authority, Imitate the Christ); w04 8/1 15-16 (Cultivating a Christlike View of Greatness); w93 8/1 13 par. 16 (Succeed in Avoiding the Snare of Greed); w89 9/15 16-17 (Elders—Treat God’s Flock With Tenderness!)


 
[Matt. 20:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w76 165; w73 469; w72 581; w67 593; g65 3/22 4; g65 4/8 4; w53 410
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
lr 111; w89 9/15 16-17
Si - 1 reference
si 261 ¶2
MWB 5-11/3/18 (Matt. 20:25-28) - 2 references
Mt 20:26; 28, nwtsty
Research Guide - 2 references
lr chap. 20 (Do You Always Want to Be First?); w89 9/15 16-17 (Elders—Treat God’s Flock With Tenderness!)


 
Sample Conversations (Matt. 20:28) (more videos) - 3 videos
▶First Return Visit - 2018
▶First Return Visit - 2020
▶Return Visit: Jesus - 2022


 
[Matt. 20:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 33 references
tr 50; yb79 5; w77 405-407; gh 118; w75 716, 721; w74 200; ts 138; w73 239-240, 243; w73 465; g73 6/8 8; g73 7/22 3-4; w72 237, 687-688; or 108; g72 10/22 14; w71 456; ad 247, 893, 923, 1399; g70 10/8 22-23; w68 677; w65 172; im 229; gn 12; w62 38, 477; w61 195; w60 133; w54 629; gn54 12; w53 424; nh 69; w52 106, 444; w50 367; el 217; w49 59; w47 330; w44 326; tf 251; w41 261; w39 153; s 191; w37 203; en 126
Index 1986-2026 - 15 references
ijwbq article 104; lff lesson 27; it-2 736, 791-792; mwb18.03 2; jy 229; w14 7/15 30; w02 8/15 13-14; w00 3/15 3-4; w91 2/15 11-12; gt chapter 98; w90 1/15 15; w90 3/15 3-5; w89 9/1 9; pe 61
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 791-792
Si - 1 reference
si 179 ¶23
MWB 5-11/3/18 (Matt. 20:25-28) - 2 references
Mt 20:26; 28, nwtsty
Research Guide - 15 references
lff lesson 27 (How Can Jesus’ Death Save Us?); it-2 “Ransom” par. 19; it-2 “Resurrection” par. 58; mwb18.03 2 (“Whoever Wants to Become Great Among You Must Be Your Minister”); ijwbq article 104 (How Is Jesus’ Sacrifice “a Ransom for Many”?); jy chap. 98 (The Apostles Again Seek Prominence); w14 7/15 30 par. 7 (“You Will Be Witnesses of Me”); w02 8/15 13-14 (“I Set the Pattern for You”); w00 3/15 3-4 (Why Mankind Needs a Helper); w91 2/15 11-12 pars. 6-11 (A Corresponding Ransom for All); gt chap. 98 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears); w90 1/15 15 par. 2 (Learning the Sacred Secret of Godly Devotion); w90 3/15 3-5 (What Does Jesus’ Death Mean to You?); w89 9/1 9 (The Disciples Argue as Jesus’ Death Nears); pe chap. 6 pars. 12-13 (Jesus Christ—Sent by God?)


 [Video] Mt 20:29-34 (Synoptic accounts - Those “Who Are Poor” Will Inherit the Kingdom

 
[Matt. 20:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 192, 1123; is 85; g65 3/22 28; w58 618; w56 575
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
ijwbq article 70; it-1 258; jy 230; w08 5/1 31; gt chapter 99; w89 9/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 258
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w56 575
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Bartimaeus” par. 3; jy chap. 99 (Jesus Heals Blind Men and Helps Zacchaeus); ijwbq article 70 (Are There Contradictions in the Bible?); w08 5/1 31 (Did You Know?); gt chap. 99 (Jesus Teaches at Jericho); w89 9/15 8 (Jesus Teaches at Jericho)


 
[Matt. 20:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w77 719; ad 192; is 85; g65 3/22 28; g63 5/8 28
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 230; gt chapter 99; w89 9/15 8; w88 2/1 5
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 99 (Jesus Heals Blind Men and Helps Zacchaeus); gt chap. 99 (Jesus Teaches at Jericho); w89 9/15 8 (Jesus Teaches at Jericho); w88 2/1 5 (Does the Bible Contradict Itself?)


 
[Matt. 20:32] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 230; gt chapter 99; w89 9/15 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 99 (Jesus Heals Blind Men and Helps Zacchaeus); gt chap. 99 (Jesus Teaches at Jericho); w89 9/15 8 (Jesus Teaches at Jericho)


 
[Matt. 20:33] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w89 9/15 8
Research Guide - 1 reference
w89 9/15 8 (Jesus Teaches at Jericho)


 
[Matt. 20:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w71 412; ad 1139
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w23.04 3; cf 150, 152; it-2 376; w94 11/1 14
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 376
Research Guide - 4 references
w23.04 3 par. 5 (What Can We Learn From the Miracles of Jesus?); cf chap. 15 (“Moved With Pity”); it-2 “Mercy” par. 5; w94 11/1 14 par. 20 (Jehovah—Our Tenderly Compassionate Father)


Matthew 21
▶Matt. 21:1 - Bethphage, the Mount of Olives, and Jerusalem
 
[Matt. 21:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
g73 2/8 28; ad 218, 914, 1252; w45 19
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 540
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Earthly Ministry of Jesus”


 
[Matt. 21:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
g73 2/8 28; g66 5/22 13; w65 479; w45 19


 
[Matt. 21:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
g73 2/8 28; w45 19


 
[Matt. 21:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
g73 2/8 28; w60 70; nh 141; w45 19; w34 214
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 238; w99 8/1 14-15; gt chapter 102; si 169; w89 11/1 8
Si (Matt. 21:4-5) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶24
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 102 (The King Enters Jerusalem on a Colt); w99 8/1 14-15 pars. 19-20 (“Gird Yourselves With Lowliness of Mind”); gt chap. 102 (Christ’s Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem); si 169 par. 5 (Bible Book Number 38—Zechariah); w89 11/1 8 (Christ’s Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem)


Matt. 21:5 - Colt, or Young Donkey
 
[Matt. 21:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
hs 165; g73 2/8 28; pm 269-272; ad 1156, 1357, 1685, 1692; w66 56, 451; g66 5/22 13; w64 456; bf 421; ns 254; w60 70; nh 141; w45 19; w34 214; w33 292; pp 159; w32 85
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
jy 238; w11 8/15 12; w99 8/1 14-15; gt chapter 102; si 169; w89 11/1 8
Si (Matt. 21:4-5) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶24
Research Guide - 6 references
jy chap. 102 (The King Enters Jerusalem on a Colt); w11 8/15 12 par. 3 (They Found the Messiah!); w99 8/1 14-15 pars. 19-20 (“Gird Yourselves With Lowliness of Mind”); gt chap. 102 (Christ’s Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem); si 169 par. 5 (Bible Book Number 38—Zechariah); w89 11/1 8 (Christ’s Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem)


 
[Matt. 21:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 148; w65 479; g65 3/22 27; w64 456
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 196; jy 238; w97 3/1 30-31; gt chapter 102; w89 11/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 196
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w65 479
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Ass” par. 11; jy chap. 102 (The King Enters Jerusalem on a Colt); w97 3/1 30-31 (Jesus Is Hailed as Messiah and King!); gt chap. 102 (Christ’s Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem); w89 11/1 8 (Christ’s Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem)


 
[Matt. 21:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g63 4/8 28; w41 363; w35 333
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w97 3/1 30-31
Research Guide - 1 reference
w97 3/1 30-31 (Jesus Is Hailed as Messiah and King!)


 
[Matt. 21:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w83 5/15 19; ad 618-619, 894; g63 1/22 28; ns 254; w59 618; gs 15; w47 51; ki 236; w41 363; w35 234, 333; w34 214
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 884-885; w17.12 9; w97 3/1 30-31
Si (Matt. 21:9, 15) - 1 reference
si 58 ¶35
MWB 5-11/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 21:9, nwtsty
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Galilee” par. 14; w17.12 9 par. 6 (“I Have Hope Toward God”); w97 3/1 30-31 (Jesus Is Hailed as Messiah and King!)


 
[Matt. 21:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 914; mg63 93; w61 716
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 46; w11 4/1 3
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Jerusalem” par. 53; w11 4/1 3 (Who Really Is Jesus Christ?)


 
[Matt. 21:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
po 143


 
[Matt. 21:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w79 8/1 11; g74 3/8 27; ad 82, 185, 914, 1585, 1593; w61 135; w60 494; w56 652
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 112-113; it-2 542; jy 240; kr 100; w11 10/1 10; w98 3/15 6; gt chapter 103; w89 11/15 8
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Annas” par. 3; it-2 “First-Century Jerusalem”; jy chap. 103 (The Temple Cleansed Again); kr chap. 10 (The King Refines His People Spiritually); w11 10/1 10 (Did You Know?); w98 3/15 6 (Reliving Jesus’ Last Days on Earth); gt chap. 103 (Visiting the Temple Again); w89 11/15 8 (Visiting the Temple Again)


 
[Matt. 21:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w79 8/1 11; w77 206; g74 3/8 27; ad 1175, 1593; w64 552; bf 605; pa 159; w53 711; g48 7/22 5; w37 265
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
cf 101; it-1 112-113; it-2 428, 1093; w17.06 32; jy 240; kr 100; w11 10/1 10; w98 3/15 6; gt chapter 103; w89 11/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 428
Research Guide - 11 references
cf chap. 10 par. 8 (“It Is Written”); it-1 “Annas” par. 3; it-2 “Money Changer” par. 3; it-2 “Thief” par. 2; w17.06 32 (Did You Know?); jy chap. 103 (The Temple Cleansed Again); kr chap. 10 (The King Refines His People Spiritually); w11 10/1 10 (Did You Know?); w98 3/15 6 (Reliving Jesus’ Last Days on Earth); gt chap. 103 (Visiting the Temple Again); w89 11/15 8 (Visiting the Temple Again)


 
[Matt. 21:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
g79 12/22 28; ad 1515; w64 451; w53 467; w52 40; w47 51; w41 262; ci 279; w38 136
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 443
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 443
Si (Matt. 21:9, 15) - 1 reference
si 58 ¶35
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Mother” par. 4


 
[Matt. 21:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
g79 12/22 28; w77 436; ad 646, 1185; w66 57; w64 451; w63 362; bf 421; w62 206; w42 286; w41 262; ci 279; w38 136
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
cf 101; it-2 443; w95 1/1 24-26
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 443
Research Guide - 3 references
cf chap. 10 par. 8 (“It Is Written”); it-2 “Mother” par. 4; w95 1/1 24-26 (“Out of the Mouth of Babes”)


 
[Matt. 21:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 218, 1252


 
[Matt. 21:18] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
jy 240, 244; gt chapters 103, 105; w89 11/15 8; w89 12/15 8
Research Guide - 6 references
jy chap. 103 (The Temple Cleansed Again); jy chap. 105 (A Fig Tree Is Used to Teach a Lesson About Faith); gt chap. 103 (Visiting the Temple Again); gt chap. 105 (Beginning of a Crucial Day); w89 11/15 8 (Visiting the Temple Again); w89 12/15 8 (Beginning of a Crucial Day)


 
[Matt. 21:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 41, 814; w64 44
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 57, 1176; jy 240, 244; gt chapters 103, 105; w89 11/15 8; w89 12/15 8
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Age” par. 5; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 18; jy chap. 103 (The Temple Cleansed Again); jy chap. 105 (A Fig Tree Is Used to Teach a Lesson About Faith); gt chap. 103 (Visiting the Temple Again); gt chap. 105 (Beginning of a Crucial Day); w89 11/15 8 (Visiting the Temple Again); w89 12/15 8 (Beginning of a Crucial Day)


 
[Matt. 21:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 562, 1187
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 445; jy 244; gt chapter 105; w89 12/15 8
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Mount, Mountain” par. 16; jy chap. 105 (A Fig Tree Is Used to Teach a Lesson About Faith); gt chap. 105 (Beginning of a Crucial Day); w89 12/15 8 (Beginning of a Crucial Day)


 
[Matt. 21:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w61 710


 Matt. 21:23-46 [Dramatic Bible readings - Part 1 / 2] - “For This I Have Come Into the World”

 
[Matt. 21:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w85 9/1 23; ad 853, 1249; w65 266
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 244; w99 1/15 25-27; gt chapter 105; w89 12/15 8
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 105 (A Fig Tree Is Used to Teach a Lesson About Faith); w99 1/15 25-27 (The Oral Law—Why Was It Put in Writing?); gt chap. 105 (Beginning of a Crucial Day); w89 12/15 8 (Beginning of a Crucial Day)


 
[Matt. 21:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 927, 1061


 
[Matt. 21:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 732; ns 222


 
[Matt. 21:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1348


 
[Matt. 21:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 818; g63 10/22 6
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1182; w94 3/1 28-29
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1182
w04-09 (Matt. 21:28-31) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 31 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 21:28-32) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 79; w94 3/1 28-29 (Are You Doing God’s Will?)


 
[Matt. 21:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 818, 1016, 1075; g63 10/22 6
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 1182; it-2 771; jy 246; w94 3/1 28-29; gt chapter 106; w90 1/1 8
w04-09 (Matt. 21:28-31) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 31 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 21:28-32) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 80; it-2 “Repentance” pars. 2-3; jy chap. 106 (Two Illustrations About Vineyards); w94 3/1 28-29 (Are You Doing God’s Will?); gt chap. 106 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations); w90 1/1 8 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 21:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 818, 1385; g63 10/22 6
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 1182; jy 246; w94 3/1 28-29; gt chapter 106; w90 1/1 8
w04-09 (Matt. 21:28-31) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 31 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 21:28-32) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 80; jy chap. 106 (Two Illustrations About Vineyards); w94 3/1 28-29 (Are You Doing God’s Will?); gt chap. 106 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations); w90 1/1 8 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 21:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
bw 55; w78 1/1 29; w78 8/15 26; ad 714; w65 469; g65 5/22 28; w64 331, 523; w61 209; w60 717; w53 62; w42 326
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 1036-1037, 1182; jy 246; w94 3/1 28-29; gt chapter 106; w90 1/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1036-1037
w04-09 (Matt. 21:28-31) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 31 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 21:28-32) - 2 references
si 177 ¶10; si 179 ¶24
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Harlot” par. 6; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 80; jy chap. 106 (Two Illustrations About Vineyards); w94 3/1 28-29 (Are You Doing God’s Will?); gt chap. 106 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations); w90 1/1 8 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 21:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w78 8/15 26; w65 469; g65 5/22 28
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 1182
Si (Matt. 21:28-32) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 80


Matt. 21:33 - Winepress
 
[Matt. 21:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w78 12/15 18-19; ad 42, 819, 1337, 1609; w62 395; w61 201
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 58-59, 1183; jy 246; gt chapter 106; w90 1/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1183
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Agriculture” par. 9; it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 81-82; jy chap. 106 (Two Illustrations About Vineyards); gt chap. 106 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations); w90 1/1 8 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 21:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 94, 819
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1183; jy 246-247; gt chapter(s) 106; w90 1/1 8
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 82; jy chap. 106 (Two Illustrations About Vineyards); gt chap. 106 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations); w90 1/1 8 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 21:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w61 201


 
[Matt. 21:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w78 12/15 19; ad 819; w37 201; w35 118
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1183; jy 246-247; gt chapter 106; w90 1/1 8-9
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 82; jy chap. 106 (Two Illustrations About Vineyards); gt chap. 106 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations); w90 1/1 8-9 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 21:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w78 12/15 19


 
[Matt. 21:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w62 395; w61 202
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 246-247; gt chapter 106; w90 1/1 8-9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 106 (Two Illustrations About Vineyards); gt chap. 106 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations); w90 1/1 8-9 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations)


 
[Matt. 21:42] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w78 12/15 19; pm 188; ad 229, 265, 1554; w64 246; w63 214; ns 274; w57 563; hn 15; nh 159; w51 346
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 514, 1183; jy 247
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 514
Si - 1 reference
si 181 ¶32
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Cornerstone” par. 8; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 82; jy chap. 106 (Two Illustrations About Vineyards)


 
[Matt. 21:43] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 30 references
w83 8/15 20; w81 3/1 25; w80 6/15 17; cj 12; w78 12/15 17, 19, 23; w74 127; w74 685; w73 686; w71 183-184; ad 855, 1059, 1206, 1339, 1342; kj 309, 330, 343; w68 695; w64 108, 246, 679; g64 7/8 8; w63 47, 202; bf 518, 666; ln 18; w62 234, 239, 395; ns 322; w60 648; w57 563; nh 159; w51 596; w48 285; w47 170; w43 38; w42 56, 213; w37 216; w34 212; w33 109; v-1 287; w30 197
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 1183; it-2 473-474; w10 3/15 24; w06 2/15 22; w98 3/15 12-13; w95 7/1 11; gt chapter 106; w90 1/1 9; w90 10/15 15; g90 7/8 13; w86 5/15 13-14
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 473-474
Research Guide - 11 references
it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 81-82; it-2 “Nations” pars. 10-12; w10 3/15 24 pars. 2-4 (One Flock, One Shepherd); w06 2/15 22 par. 5 (Gathering Things in Heaven and Things on Earth); w98 3/15 12-13 pars. 5-6 (Dedication and Freedom of Choice); w95 7/1 11 par. 10 (Christian Witnesses With Heavenly Citizenship); gt chap. 106 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations); w90 1/1 8-9 (Exposed by Vineyard Illustrations); w90 10/15 14 par. 19 (Appreciating Why the Messiah Was to Come); g90 7/8 13 (Are the Jews God’s Chosen People?); w86 5/15 13 par. 16 (“The Things Revealed Belong to Us”)


 
[Matt. 21:44] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w64 660; g63 9/22 28; w51 346


 
[Matt. 21:45] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1431


 
[Matt. 21:46] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g65 6/8 28


Matthew 22
 
[Matt. 22:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 685; ad 819
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 1183
Si (Matt. 22:1-14) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 83


 
[Matt. 22:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w74 636; w74 685-686, 690; ka 171; ad 819, 1123; g69 9/22 27; bf 419; w58 461; w44 291
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1183; jy 248; gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1183
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 84; jy chap. 107 (A King Calls Those Invited to a Marriage Feast); gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 8 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w74 686-688, 691-692; ad 63; w58 462; w44 291
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 1183; jy 248; w08 1/15 31; gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 8
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 84; jy chap. 107 (A King Calls Those Invited to a Marriage Feast); w08 1/15 31 par. 1 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 8 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 692-693; w58 462; w44 294
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 248-249; w08 1/15 31; gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 8
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 107 (A King Calls Those Invited to a Marriage Feast); w08 1/15 31 par. 1 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 8 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 692-693; w58 463; w44 295
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1183; jy 248-249
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 84; jy chap. 107 (A King Calls Those Invited to a Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w74 692-693; ad 63, 819; w58 463; w44 295
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1183; jy 248-249
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 84; jy chap. 107 (A King Calls Those Invited to a Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w76 46; w74 693; ad 63, 288, 819; w58 463; w52 378; w51 677; w44 295
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1183; jy 249; gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 9
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 84; jy chap. 107 (A King Calls Those Invited to a Marriage Feast); gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 8-9 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 694; ad 1115; w58 463; w44 296
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 249; gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 107 (A King Calls Those Invited to a Marriage Feast); gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 9 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 693, 695; w58 463; w44 296
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 249; w08 1/15 31; gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 9
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 107 (A King Calls Those Invited to a Marriage Feast); w08 1/15 31 par. 1 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 9 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w74 693, 695, 697-698; w58 463; w44 296
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 249; gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 107 (A King Calls Those Invited to a Marriage Feast); gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 9 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w74 696-698; ad 468, 819, 1115; g70 7/22 8; w58 464; w44 297; w38 302
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 1183; gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1183
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 84; gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 9 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w74 696-697; ad 819; g70 7/22 8; w58 464; w44 297; w38 302
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 655
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Dress” par. 30


 
[Matt. 22:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w74 698; ad 1162, 1580; w58 464; qm55 234; w44 297
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 9
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 9 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 
[Matt. 22:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w75 108; w75 286; w74 636-637; w74 698-699; ad 735; w58 464; w53 305, 310; w44 219, 299; w33 109; he 40
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter 107; w90 1/15 9
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 107 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast); w90 1/15 9 (Illustration of the Marriage Feast)


 Matt. 22:15-46 [Dramatic Bible readings - Part 2 / 2] - “For This I Have Come Into the World”

 
[Matt. 22:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 806, 814, 1020; li 300


 
[Matt. 22:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ad 560, 761, 806, 1578; w66 533; li 300
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 1099-1100; jy 250; gt chapter 108; w90 2/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1100
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Herod, Party Followers of”; jy chap. 108 (Jesus Thwarts Attempts to Entrap Him); gt chap. 108 (They Fail to Entrap Jesus); w90 2/1 8 (They Fail to Entrap Jesus)


 
[Matt. 22:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 140; w72 640; ad 1577; li 300; w49 105
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w26.12 18; it-1 1165; jy 250; gt chapter 108; w90 2/1 8
Research Guide - 5 references
w26.12 18 par. 15 (Like Jesus, Promote God’s Kingdom as the Real Solution); it-1 “Hypocrite” par. 6; jy chap. 108 (Jesus Thwarts Attempts to Entrap Him); gt chap. 108 (They Fail to Entrap Jesus); w90 2/1 8 (They Fail to Entrap Jesus)


 
[Matt. 22:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 140; ad 1653
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 1165; w15 12/1 9; jy 250; gt chapter 108; w90 2/1 8
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Hypocrite” par. 6; w15 12/1 9 (Hypocrisy! Will It Ever End?); jy chap. 108 (Jesus Thwarts Attempts to Entrap Him); gt chap. 108 (They Fail to Entrap Jesus); w90 2/1 8 (They Fail to Entrap Jesus)


 
[Matt. 22:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ce 213; ad 271; w52 374; w49 105
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 382
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 382
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Caesar” pars. 5-7


 
[Matt. 22:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ce 213; ad 1598; w49 105


Matt. 22:21 - Tiberius Caesar
 
[Matt. 22:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 39 references
ce 213; w79 1/15 30-31; g79 3/8 28; g77 2/8 27; g77 11/22 5-6; w74 140; w73 63; w73 316; w73 741; w72 640; ad 271, 680-681, 814, 932, 1047, 1117, 1577, 1598; w70 499; w69 237; g68 10/22 7; w67 350; qm 276; li 216; w65 422; g65 4/22 27; w64 357-358, 668; w63 49, 271, 511; ln 25; g63 4/22 31; g63 8/8 17; w62 253, 657, 681, 715; g62 2/22 12; g62 4/22 14; w61 350; g61 10/8 28; w57 753; g57 7/22 5; w56 437; qm55 276; w52 374; w51 76, 275, 661; w50 435; el 201; w49 105, 364; w48 3; s 257
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 382, 991-992, 1175; w16.04 27-28, 31; w09 6/15 19; g03 12/8 10-11; w96 5/1 7-20; w94 12/1 14-15; w93 2/1 17; tp 132-134
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 382; it-1 991-992; it-1 1175
Si - 1 reference
si 179 ¶24
MWB 12-18/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 22:21, nwtsty
Research Guide - 12 references
it-1 “Caesar” pars. 5-7; it-1 “Government” par. 5; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 9; w16.04 27-31 (Maintain Your Neutrality in a Divided World); w09 6/15 19 (Speak Truth With Your Neighbor); g03 12/8 10-11 (Should You Pay Your Taxes?); w96 5/1 7-8 (Early Christianity and the State); w96 5/1 9-14 (God and Caesar); w96 5/1 15-20 (Paying Back Caesar’s Things to Caesar); w94 12/1 14 par. 9 (‘Make Friends by Means of the Unrighteous Riches’); w93 2/1 17 par. 12 (What Godly Subjection Requires of Us); tp chap. 12 pars. 10-13 (Respect for Authority Essential for Peaceful Living)


 
[Matt. 22:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 264


 
[Matt. 22:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 264
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 371
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 371
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Brother-in-law Marriage” par. 10


 
[Matt. 22:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 264
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 371
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 371
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Brother-in-law Marriage” par. 10


 
[Matt. 22:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1459; w61 319; w38 331
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 22:29-30) - 1 reference
w61 319


 
[Matt. 22:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w79 6/15 18; ad 77, 1528; w67 639; w65 708; w62 220; g62 1/22 27; w61 58, 319, 704; w51 319; w50 381; el 154; w38 331
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 106; w14 8/15 29-30; w87 6/1 30-31
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 22:29-30) - 2 references
w51 319; w61 319
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Angel” par. 3; w14 8/15 29-30 (Questions From Readers); w87 6/1 30-31 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 22:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w83 7/1 16; kc 179; w79 6/15 18; ad 1394, 1431; w67 639; w63 196
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w14 8/15 30
Si (Matt. 22:31-32) - 1 reference
si 17 ¶30
Research Guide - 1 reference
w14 8/15 30 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 22:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w83 7/1 16; kc 179; w79 6/15 18; gh 50-51; g73 6/8 8; ad 864, 1394, 1431; w67 639; w65 77; w61 319
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
cf 106-107; it-2 784; w14 8/15 30; w13 2/1 7
Si (Matt. 22:31-32) - 2 references
si 17 ¶30; si 24 ¶26
Research Guide - 4 references
cf chap. 10 pars. 20-21 (“It Is Written”); it-2 “Resurrection” par. 4; w14 8/15 30 (Questions From Readers); w13 2/1 7 (“He Is the God . . . of the Living”)


 
[Matt. 22:34] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 251
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 108 (Jesus Thwarts Attempts to Entrap Him)


 
[Matt. 22:36] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w06 12/1 20
MWB 12-18/3/18 (Matt. 22:36-38) - 1 reference
Mt 22:37, nwtsty
Research Guide - 1 reference
w06 12/1 20 pars. 1-2 (Love the God Who Loves You)


 
[Matt. 22:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 25 references
w84 9/1 12-13; g77 7/8 10; w73 178; w72 563; w71 146; ad 539, 887, 1081, 1510; w65 209; w64 71; w63 102, 611; g63 11/8 11; w62 28, 169, 213, 721; w61 11, 44; yb61 16; bd 8; g61 3/22 5; w59 337; mn 27; w57 752; w56 144, 454; w55 60; w47 124; w42 125, 382; w41 54; w39 83; w37 151; ch 147; w31 371
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
lff lesson 40; it-1 1057-1058, 1212; it-2 276, 405, 1087; w14 6/15 12-16; w10 7/1 23-24; w06 12/1 20-24; w02 4/1 4-5; w01 1/1 10-11; w97 5/1 6; si 37; w86 8/1 17
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 1057-1058; it-2 405; it-2 1087
w04-09 (Matt. 22:37-39) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 31 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 22:37-40) - 1 reference
si 24 ¶26
MWB 12-18/3/18 (Matt. 22:36-38) - 1 reference
Mt 22:37, nwtsty
MWB 11-17/12/23 - 1 reference
w19.02 3 ¶3-5
Research Guide - 14 references
lff lesson 40 point 4 (How Can We Be Clean in God’s Eyes?); it-1 “Heart” par. 9; it-1 “Integrity” par. 15; it-2 “Love” par. 23; it-2 “Mind” par. 8; it-2 “Ten Words” par. 15; w14 6/15 12-16 (“You Must Love Jehovah Your God”); w10 7/1 23-24 (Why Did Jesus Not Get Involved in Politics?); w06 12/1 20-24 (Love the God Who Loves You); w02 4/1 4-5 (Search for God With Your Heart and Mind); w01 1/1 10-11 (Be Built Up by Love); w97 5/1 6 (Trust in an Imperfect World); si 37 par. 8 (Bible Book Number 5—Deuteronomy); w86 8/1 17-18 pars. 10-12 (Youths Who Make Jehovah’s Heart Glad)


 
[Matt. 22:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
g77 7/8 10; w72 563; w62 28; g61 3/22 5; w59 680; w57 752; w55 60; w47 124
w04-09 (Matt. 22:37-39) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 31 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 22:37-40) - 2 references
si 24 ¶26; si 37 ¶8
MWB 12-18/3/18 (Matt. 22:36-38) - 1 reference
Mt 22:37, nwtsty


 Matt. 22:39 - Jeffrey Winder: Our Modesty Benefits Others

 
[Matt. 22:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 23 references
w82 2/1 5; km 7/81 1; w78 1/15 18; g77 7/8 9; yy 113-114; w74 409; w72 563, 596; w71 305; w68 304, 345; w64 71; g64 9/22 12; g64 10/22 28; g63 1/22 7; g63 2/22 8; w62 28, 169, 213, 250, 292; g62 7/22 5; w61 11, 44; yb61 16; g61 3/22 5; w59 680; mn 27; w57 752; w55 60; w47 124; w42 125; w41 152; w37 151; ch 150; w33 356
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
w21.12 10-11; lff lessons 21, 40; it-2 1087; w14 6/15 17-21; w06 12/1 25-29; w01 1/1 13-17, 22; w01 8/15 4-5; g99 6/8 12; w93 9/15 4-6; g90 6/8 17; gm 168
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1087
w04-09 (Matt. 22:37-39) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 31 (lessons for us)
Si (Matt. 22:37-40) - 2 references
si 24 ¶26; si 29 ¶35
MWB 12-18/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 22:39, nwtsty
Research Guide - 12 references
w21.12 10-11 pars. 11-12 (What Leviticus Teaches Us About How to Treat Others); lff lesson 21 point 4 (How Is the Good News Being Preached?); lff lesson 40 point 4 (How Can We Be Clean in God’s Eyes?); it-2 “Ten Words” par. 15; w14 6/15 17-21 (“You Must Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”); w06 12/1 25-29 (What It Means to Love Our Neighbor); w01 1/1 13-22 (How Far-Reaching Is Your Love?); w01 8/15 4-5 (Making Your Youth a Success); g99 6/8 12 (You Have Value in God’s Eyes!); w93 9/15 4-6 (Love of Neighbor Is Possible); g90 6/8 17 (Why Should I Put Myself Out for Others?); gm chap. 12 par. 16 (A Higher Source of Wisdom)


 
[Matt. 22:40] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w72 563; ad 948; w61 44; w57 752
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w05 8/15 26
Si (Matt. 22:37-40) - 1 reference
si 24 ¶26
MWB 12-18/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 22:40, nwtsty
Research Guide - 1 reference
w05 8/15 26 par. 9 (A Law of Love in Hearts)


 
[Matt. 22:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w68 239


 
[Matt. 22:42] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ns 274; w57 191
Si (Matt. 22:42-45) - 1 reference
si 137 ¶31


 
[Matt. 22:43] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w79 12/1 19; w64 507; ns 274
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
jy 252; w90 2/15 8
Si (Matt. 22:42-45) - 1 reference
si 137 ¶31
Research Guide - 2 references
jy chap. 109 (Denouncing Religious Opposers); w90 2/15 8 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers)


 
[Matt. 22:44] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w79 12/1 19; ad 887, 1531; bf 94; ns 274
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 252
Si (Matt. 22:42-45) - 1 reference
si 137 ¶31
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 109 (Denouncing Religious Opposers)


 
[Matt. 22:45] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
ns 274
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 252; gt chapter 109; w90 2/15 8
Si (Matt. 22:42-46) - 2 references
si 137 ¶31; si 179 ¶24
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 109 (Denouncing Religious Opposers); gt chap. 109 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers); w90 2/15 8 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers)


 
[Matt. 22:46] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w75 554-555; pm 317; w54 326
Si (Matt. 22:45-46) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶24


Matthew 23
 
[Matt. 23:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1344
Si (Matt. 23:1-24:2) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶25


 
[Matt. 23:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 11/15 30; w66 228; w64 356; w61 310; w53 293; w36 350


 
[Matt. 23:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
fl 126; ad 806; w54 51; w53 195, 293
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w05 4/15 26-27
Research Guide - 1 reference
w05 4/15 26-27 (Does Your Faith Move You to Action?)


 
[Matt. 23:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w82 3/1 9; ad 267, 582, 1301, 1426; g66 4/22 24; w60 210; g60 10/8 3
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 376, 832; it-2 832; w05 4/15 26-27; w94 10/15 18; w93 4/1 29-30; w90 10/1 11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 376; it-1 832; it-2 832
Research Guide - 7 references
it-1 “Burden” par. 8; it-1 “Finger” par. 5; it-2 “Sabbath Day” par. 11; w05 4/15 26-27 (Does Your Faith Move You to Action?); w94 10/15 18 par. 8 (Do You Teach as Jesus Did?); w93 4/1 29-30 (Be Happy and Organized); w90 10/1 11 par. 5 (Righteousness Not by Oral Traditions)


Matt. 23:5 - Scripture-Containing Case, or Phylactery
 
[Matt. 23:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w80 5/1 8; w73 192; ad 611, 1235, 1460; w56 35; w52 67
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 874; it-2 880; jy 252; w10 5/1 13; gt chapter 109; w90 2/15 8; w88 8/15 11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 874; it-2 880
Si - 1 reference
si 35 ¶37
Research Guide - 7 references
it-1 “Frontlet Band” par. 4; it-2 “Scripture-containing Case”; jy chap. 109 (Denouncing Religious Opposers); w10 5/1 13 (Did You Know?); gt chap. 109 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers); w90 2/15 8 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers); w88 8/15 11 par. 4 (Build Trust in Jehovah—By Diligently Studying His Word)


Matt. 23:6 - First-Century Synagogue ▶Matt. 23:6 - The Front Seats in the Synagogue Matt. 23:6 - Prominent Places at Evening Meals
 
[Matt. 23:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w78 7/15 31; ad 1126, 1564; w61 413
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 356, 1051; w10 4/1 17
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 356; it-2 1051
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Meal” par. 9; it-2 “Synagogue” par. 5; w10 4/1 17 (The Synagogue—Where Jesus and His Disciples Preached)


 
[Matt. 23:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w75 726


 
[Matt. 23:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 19 references
w82 2/1 7; g77 7/22 27-28; w76 88-91; w75 726; w73 167-168; w71 330-331; ad 262, 1075, 1458; kj 304; w69 752; w63 160, 434; w62 93, 719; g62 4/22 10; w59 191; w53 219; w51 346, 391; w38 182
Index 1986-2026 - 14 references
w26.11 12; lff lesson 20; w18.06 9-10; it-2 724-725, 877; jy 252; w01 6/1 14; w00 6/15 17, 19, 21-22; w96 7/1 30-31; jv 204; gt chapter 109; w90 2/15 8
Research Guide - 12 references
w26.11 12 (“Shepherds Who Will Really Shepherd”); lff lesson 20 point 5 (How the Congregation Is Organized); w18.06 8-12 (May We All Be One as Jehovah and Jesus Are One); it-2 “Rabbi”; it-2 “Scribe” par. 9; jy chap. 109 (Denouncing Religious Opposers); w01 6/1 14 par. 11 (“If God Is for Us, Who Will Be Against Us?”); w00 6/15 17-22 (“All You Are Brothers”); w96 7/1 30-31 (Who Deserves to Be Called Rabbi?); jv chap. 15 (Development of the Organization Structure); gt chap. 109 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers); w90 2/15 8 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers)


 
[Matt. 23:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
g77 7/22 27-28; w73 167-168; ad 12; kj 304; g70 1/22 28; g65 2/8 28; w62 573, 719; g62 4/22 10; w60 758; w56 676; g56 9/22 26; w55 262; w52 383; g52 7/22 25; w51 661; rm 275; w44 170; co 46; g35 7/3 625
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
lff lesson 20; it-1 13-14, 815; g92 8/8 13
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 13-14
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w52 383
Research Guide - 4 references
lff lesson 20 point 5 (How the Congregation Is Organized); it-1 “Abba” par. 7; it-1 “Father” par. 3; g92 8/8 13 (Should Christians Use Religious Titles?)


 
[Matt. 23:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w84 2/1 19; g77 7/22 27; w73 167-168; w72 729; or 8; ad 1049; kj 304; g65 2/8 28; w63 539; w62 93; w60 758
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
lff lesson 20; od 14; it-2 228; w07 4/1 21; om 20
Research Guide - 4 references
lff lesson 20 point 5 (How the Congregation Is Organized); od chap. 2 par. 5 (Recognizing Christ’s Role in God’s Arrangement); it-2 “Leader, Noble, Prince” par. 3; w07 4/1 21 (Loyal to Christ and His Faithful Slave)


 
[Matt. 23:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w75 726; w73 167-168; kj 304; w62 630; w53 410; w44 325
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
lff lesson 20
Research Guide - 1 reference
lff lesson 20 point 5 (How the Congregation Is Organized)


 
[Matt. 23:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
g63 10/22 7; w61 156; g59 9/22 7; w54 327; w53 410; w43 109; w37 117; en 237
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
lff lesson 20; w12 11/15 14
Research Guide - 2 references
lff lesson 20 point 5 (How the Congregation Is Organized); w12 11/15 14 par. 15 (Jesus Set the Pattern of Humility)


 
[Matt. 23:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
km 4/79 1, 3; ad 990, 1156, 1388; w63 132; w62 357; g61 11/8 8; w60 210; w51 328; w48 46; w43 200; de 50
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
w01 11/15 21; g00 6/8 13; w91 3/15 5; w90 10/1 23
Research Guide - 4 references
w01 11/15 21 (How Do You Handle Hypocrisy?); g00 6/8 13 (The Theater of Epidaurus—Intact Throughout the Centuries); w91 3/15 5 (Confession of Sins—Man’s Way or God’s?); w90 10/1 23 (Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only)


 
[Matt. 23:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
w37 265; de 51


Matt. 23:15 - The Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna) Matt. 23:15 - Modern-Day Valley of Hinnom
 
[Matt. 23:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w68 649; w65 106, 112; w52 339; w47 90; w44 359; w37 116; en 235; w36 299; de 51
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 855; it-2 131, 699-700; w08 1/15 31; w92 3/1 13; w87 10/1 30-31
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 699-700
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Foreknowledge, Foreordination” par. 30; it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶13; it-2 “Proselyte” par. 4; w08 1/15 31 par. 2 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew); w92 3/1 13 par. 11 (The Week That Changed the World); w87 10/1 30-31 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 23:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w65 113; w53 295
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 252-253; w00 9/15 19; w95 3/15 25-26; gt chapter 109; w90 2/15 8-9
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 109 (Denouncing Religious Opposers); w00 9/15 19 par. 15 (“The Hour Has Come!”); w95 3/15 25-26 (“Watch Out for the Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees”); gt chap. 109 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers); w90 2/15 8-9 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers)


 
[Matt. 23:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 591; w65 113; w53 295
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 846; jy 252-253; gt chapter 109; w90 2/15 8-9
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Fool” par. 3; jy chap. 109 (Denouncing Religious Opposers); gt chap. 109 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers); w90 2/15 8-9 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers)


 
[Matt. 23:18] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 83
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Altar” par. 19


 
[Matt. 23:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w65 113


 
[Matt. 23:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 732; w64 233


Matt. 23:23 - Mint, Dill, and Cumin
 
[Matt. 23:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 18 references
w80 5/1 7; w78 12/15 22; w76 530-531; w73 504; w71 413-414; ad 282, 401, 450, 1004, 1164, 1422, 1605; w68 570; w66 139; g62 12/8 3; w60 210; w53 683; w51 248, 415; de 52
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
cf 103; it-1 396, 557, 626; it-2 411; w17.11 13-14; w01 7/15 22; gt chapter 109; w90 2/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 396
Research Guide - 9 references
cf chap. 10 par. 12 (“It Is Written”); it-1 “Camel” par. 18; it-1 “Cumin” par. 5; it-1 “Dill”; it-2 “Mint”; w17.11 13-14 pars. 2-3 (Imitate Jehovah’s Justice and Mercy); w01 7/15 22 (Are You Truly Tolerant?); gt chap. 109 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers); w90 2/15 9 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers)


Matt. 23:24 - Camel
 
[Matt. 23:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
ad 282, 662; w65 373; g64 10/22 28; g62 12/8 3; w61 150; w60 210; w52 388; w51 415; w41 212; de 52
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 396, 964-965; jy 253; w02 9/1 11; gt chapter 109; w90 2/15 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 396; it-1 964-965
MWB 12-18/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 23:24, nwtsty
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Camel” par. 18; it-1 “Gnat” par. 4; jy chap. 109 (Denouncing Religious Opposers); w02 9/1 11 par. 14 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”); gt chap. 109 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers); w90 2/15 9 (Jesus Denounces His Opposers)


 
[Matt. 23:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w80 5/1 7-8; ad 356, 1551; g66 3/22 8; w60 210
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 1031; jy 254; w00 9/15 19
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Spoil” par. 8; jy chap. 110 (Jesus’ Final Day at the Temple); w00 9/15 19 par. 14 (“The Hour Has Come!”)


 
[Matt. 23:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w80 5/1 7-8; g66 3/22 8; w65 113; w60 210
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 254
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 110 (Jesus’ Final Day at the Temple)


 
[Matt. 23:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
ad 250, 269, 357, 1068, 1133, 1274; g62 3/8 23; w59 488
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 378, 480, 489, 995; it-2 582; w09 11/1 15; w95 10/15 29; gt chapter 110; w90 3/1 24; w89 7/15 25; w86 12/1 11-12
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 995; it-2 582
Research Guide - 11 references
it-1 “Burial, Burial Places” par. 9; it-1 “Clean, Cleanness” par. 17; it-1 “Colors” par. 14; it-1 “Grave” par. 6; it-2 “Passover” par. 15; w09 11/1 15 (Did You Know?); w95 10/15 29 (Watch Out for Self-Righteousness!); gt chap. 110 (Ministry at the Temple Completed); w90 3/1 24 (Ministry at the Temple Completed); w89 7/15 25 (Gems From Matthew’s Gospel); w86 12/1 11-12 pars. 8-9 (Do You Have the Mind of Christ?)


 
[Matt. 23:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w63 136; g62 3/8 23; de 53


 
[Matt. 23:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 1671; w63 132; w60 210
Si (Matt. 23:29-36) - 1 reference
si 74 ¶34


 
[Matt. 23:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w60 210


 
[Matt. 23:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 894
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 20
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 20
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Jehovah” par. 94


 
[Matt. 23:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 894
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 20
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 20
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Jehovah” par. 94


Matt. 23:33 - Horned Viper
 
[Matt. 23:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w77 506; ts 116; g73 3/8 28; ad 597, 634, 1134, 1399, 1464-1465, 1472, 1637; w65 106, 112; w64 728; g62 6/8 28; ns 266; g60 8/8 28; w52 339; w51 151; w47 90, 203; g43 9/1 3; w38 326; w37 287, 324
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
it-1 855; it-2 131, 776, 792, 887, 1157; jy 254; w08 6/15 7; gt chapter 110; w90 3/1 24
Research Guide - 10 references
it-1 “Foreknowledge, Foreordination” par. 30; it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶13; it-2 “Repentance” par. 36; it-2 “Resurrection” par. 60; it-2 “Seed” par. 9; it-2 “Viper” par. 5; jy chap. 110 (Jesus’ Final Day at the Temple); w08 6/15 7 pars. 3-4 (Things From Which We Must Flee); gt chap. 110 (Ministry at the Temple Completed); w90 3/1 24 (Ministry at the Temple Completed)


Matt. 23:34 - Whip for Scourging
 
[Matt. 23:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
ad 63, 203, 385, 1358, 1663; w65 106; w55 729
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 272; it-2 1194; jy 254; w13 4/15 12-13
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 272
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Beating” pars. 6-10; it-2 “Wisdom” par. 28; jy chap. 110 (Jesus’ Final Day at the Temple); w13 4/15 12-13 pars. 3-4 (Help Yourself and Others by Using God’s Word)


 
[Matt. 23:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
ad 189-190, 292, 1065, 1291, 1683-1684; w68 447; li 342; w65 106, 167; w64 52; bf 590; pa 158; w55 729; w39 315; w34 230; w30 77
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 254-255, 408-409; it-2 1223-1224; jy 254; gt chapter 110; w90 3/1 24
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 254-255; it-1 408-409; it-2 1223-1224
Si - 2 references
si 19 table; si 79 ¶3
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Barachiah”; it-1 “Canon” par. 21; it-2 “Zechariah” Nos. 12-20; jy chap. 110 (Jesus’ Final Day at the Temple); gt chap. 110 (Ministry at the Temple Completed); w90 3/1 24 (Ministry at the Temple Completed)


 
[Matt. 23:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 10/1 31; ad 641-642; w68 447; li 342; w55 729; w53 548; w34 230; lt-2-30 79
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 255, 918; jy 254; w95 11/1 13; gt chapter 110; w90 3/1 24
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 918
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Barachiah” par. 5; it-1 “Generation” par. 7; jy chap. 110 (Jesus’ Final Day at the Temple); w95 11/1 12-13 pars. 11-13 (Saved From a “Wicked Generation”); gt chap. 110 (Ministry at the Temple Completed); w90 3/1 24 (Ministry at the Temple Completed)


Matt. 23:37 - A Hen Gathering Her Chicks
 
[Matt. 23:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w85 3/15 12; w77 407; w76 229; g65 6/8 28; w64 120; w63 46; ln 17; w61 52, 716; w53 557; nh 142
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 486, 1088; wp16.6 9; w06 2/1 19; w05 6/15 19-20; w92 1/15 11-12
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1088
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Cockcrowing” par. 3; it-1 “Hen, II”; wp16.6 9 (Lessons From the Birds of the Heavens); w06 2/1 19 par. 9 (Imitate the Patience of Jehovah); w05 6/15 19-20 pars. 8-9 (Parents, Provide for the Needs of Your Family); w92 1/15 11-12 pars. 11-13 (Everlasting Happiness Awaits Godly Givers)


 
[Matt. 23:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w81 7/15 18; w74 399; ad 892, 1474; kj 135, 146; w70 570; w68 649; w65 729; im 200, 238; g65 6/8 28; w63 138; bf 415; w62 233; sr55 95; w54 377; nh 142; rg 159; w39 203; w34 118
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w96 7/1 13; g93 8/8 13
Si - 1 reference
si 179 ¶25
Research Guide - 2 references
w96 7/1 13 pars. 21-22 (“A House of Prayer for All the Nations”); g93 8/8 13 (Is the “New Testament” Anti-Semitic?)


 
[Matt. 23:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 399; w68 744; bf 415
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 254; gt chapter 110; w90 3/1 24
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 110 (Jesus’ Final Day at the Temple); gt chap. 110 (Ministry at the Temple Completed); w90 3/1 24 (Ministry at the Temple Completed)


Matthew 24
 
[Matt. 24:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 681; pm 318
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 255; gt chapter 110; w90 3/1 25
Si (Matt. 24:1-51) - 1 reference
si 185 ¶26
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 110 (Jesus’ Final Day at the Temple); gt chap. 110 (Ministry at the Temple Completed); w90 3/1 25 (Ministry at the Temple Completed)


Matt. 24:2 - Stones From the Temple Mount
 
[Matt. 24:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w77 604; w74 428-429; w74 681; ad 823, 915, 932, 1586; kj 210; w68 743; w64 553; w62 233; pa 155; sr55 95; w54 439; w37 275
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 48, 1080-1081; w88 10/1 3
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 48
Si - 1 reference
si 188 ¶9
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Jerusalem” par. 64; it-2 “Temple” par. 35; w88 10/1 3 (The Sign—Not Just Past History)


Matt. 24:3 - Mount of Olives
 
Sample Conversations (Matt. 24:3) (more videos) - 1 video
▶Sample Teach the Truth Presentation - 2016


 
[Matt. 24:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 71 references
w85 2/1 13-18; w85 10/1 9-10; int 1147-1149; w84 4/15 3; Rbi8 1576-1577; g84 10/22 5; w83 5/15 22; w83 6/1 3; w83 8/1 23-25; uw 178; ku 9; w81 8/1 22; w81 11/15 4; w81 12/1 5-7; kc 106-107; w80 10/1 17, 21-22, 25-26; w80 10/15 31; w80 12/1 5; hp 141-142; g80 6/8 8; w79 6/15 23; w78 1/15 8-9; w78 3/1 28; w77 394; g77 11/22 27; gh 146-147; w75 272-273; w75 621, 633; w75 686; sl 19-20; ml 26-27; w74 50; w74 399-400; w74 717; po 172; ka 167-169, 205-206; g73 7/22 5; ad 199, 372, 441, 478, 562, 1335-1336, 1430, 1501, 1567-1568; kj 210; w70 42, 49-50, 715; w68 746; w67 166; im 315, 333; g65 10/8 16; w64 47, 575, 677, 704; g64 11/22 27; w63 501; g63 6/22 27; w62 131; g62 5/8 5; w61 205, 626; w59 8; w55 622; w54 632, 710; gn54 20; w53 644; nh 246; w52 275; lg 249; w51 334; el 215; w49 196, 325; ni 13; w42 9, 175; w40 269; w33 68
Index 1986-2026 - 28 references
ijwbq article 109; w23.02 14; lff lesson 32; it-2 676-679, 941-942, 1056; jy 257; nwt 1695-1696, 1707-1708; w08 2/15 21-22; w99 5/1 8-9; w97 4/1 5-6; w96 8/15 9-14; kl 98; w94 2/15 8-13, 16-21; w93 5/1 10-11; g93 3/22 6; g93 5/8 26-27; gt chapter 111; w90 3/15 8; sh 353; gm 135; pe 148-149; w88 10/15 4; tp 36, 75-76; g86 12/8 4-7
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 676-679; it-2 941
Si (Matt. 24:3-25:46; 24:3, 7, 14, 21, 45-47) - 5 references
si 114 ¶17; si 138 ¶3; si 142 ¶20; si 142 ¶23; si 179 ¶26
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 24:3, 34) - 2 references
w64 575; w80 10/15 31
Research Guide - 28 references
w23.02 14 par. 1 (“Keep Your Senses, Be Watchful!”); lff lesson 32 point 2 (God’s Kingdom Now Rules!); it-2 “Presence”; it-2 “Sign” pars. 7-11; it-2 “Systems of Things” par. 15; ijwbq article 109 (When Will the World End?); jy chap. 111 (The Apostles Ask for a Sign); nwt 1695-1708 (Glossary of Bible Terms); w08 2/15 21-22 (Christ’s Presence—What Does It Mean to You?); w99 5/1 8 par. 4 (“These Things Must Take Place”); w97 4/1 5-6 (Are These Really the Last Days?); w96 8/15 9-14 (Jesus’ Coming or Jesus’ Presence—Which?); kl chap. 11 (These Are the Last Days!); w94 2/15 8-15 (“What Will Be the Sign of Your Presence?”); w94 2/15 16-21 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w93 5/1 10-11 (Shedding Light on Christ’s Presence); g93 3/22 6 (A Composite Sign of Many Parts); g93 5/8 26-27 (Christ Is Present!); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 3/15 8 (Sign of the Last Days); sh chap. 15 par. 20 (A Return to the True God); gm chap. 10 (A Bible Prophecy You Have Seen Fulfilled); pe chap. 18 pars. 2-5 (“The End of the World” Is at Hand!); w88 10/15 4 (The Sign—Are You Heeding It?); tp chap. 4 par. 7 (World Destruction First—Then World Peace); tp chap. 7 pars. 13-16 (When Will the Foretold World Destruction Come?); g86 12/8 4 (What Future for Planet Earth?); g86 12/8 5-7 (What Is “the End of the World”?)


 
[Matt. 24:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
ka 296-297, 320; w70 42-43; w61 626; w57 614; nh 188


 
[Matt. 24:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w75 273; w74 682; ka 296-297, 320; ad 1147; w70 42-43; w61 626; w57 614; nh 188
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 388-389
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 388-389
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Messiah” par. 15


 
Sample Conversations (Matt. 24:6) (more videos) - 1 video
▶First Return Visit - 2018


 
[Matt. 24:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w85 2/1 14-15; w83 4/1 4; w80 10/1 22, 25, 28; w75 274; w75 388; ka 296-297; w71 406; w70 43-44; is 123; ev 161; g66 10/8 17; w61 626; pa 179; nh 246; w49 332
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
mrt article 68
Research Guide - 1 reference
mrt article 68 pars. 3-5 (2022: A Year of Turmoil—What Does the Bible Say?)


 
[Matt. 24:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 51 references
w85 2/1 14-15; w84 5/1 5; g84 10/22 5-7; w83 4/1 4; w83 4/15 4-6; w83 5/15 4-7; w82 5/15 14-15; g82 7/8 16; tr 86-87; g81 1/8 11; g81 5/8 8-9; w80 10/15 10; hp 148; g80 2/8 23; g80 10/8 20-21; w79 6/15 11; w79 8/1 4; w78 1/15 10; gh 148; w75 274; w75 388; g75 10/8 13; w74 72-74; w74 195-196; w74 243; w74 682; g74 3/8 8; g74 5/8 18-19; g73 6/22 12; w72 339; g72 10/8 15-16; w71 69; w71 406; ad 478, 566, 597; g71 10/8 16; w70 43-45; w70 269-270; g70 8/22 15; w69 69; is 123-124, 127; g68 10/8 8-9; g66 10/8 17; w65 294; im 321; w63 671; bf 503; w62 131; g62 3/8 11; w61 627; g61 2/22 6; w60 672; g60 12/22 15; w59 37, 335; mn 23-24; pa 179; w57 612; nh 248; w51 203; g51 5/8 7; el 208; g47 5/22 3; g47 9/8 6; g46 11/22 18; ni 16; tf 290; g43 11/10 18
Index 1986-2026 - 32 references
mrt articles 51, 66, 68, 111; lff lesson 32; it-1 670, 810; bhs 95-96; bh 88-89; g 10/12 26-27; w08 10/1 6-7; w06 9/15 4-5; w05 10/1 4-5; g02 3/22 9; dg 19-20; ip-1 201-202; w98 9/15 7; w97 4/1 6-7; kl 99-100, 102-103; g95 4/22 7-8; w93 3/1 4-5; w93 12/1 3-4; w92 5/1 6-7; gm 136-142; rs 234-236; w88 10/15 3; g88 4/8 5-9; w87 1/15 21-22; w86 5/15 5; tp 14-15; Lmn 24-25
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 670; it-1 810
Si (Matt. 24:3, 7, 14, 45-47) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶26
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w63 671
Research Guide - 32 references
mrt article 111 pars. 5-7 (What Does the Bible Say About Nuclear War?); mrt article 66 par. 3 (What Does the Bible Say About Today’s Food Shortages?); mrt article 51 (Ukraine War Fuels Global Food Crisis); mrt article 68 pars. 6-8 (2022: A Year of Turmoil—What Does the Bible Say?); lff lesson 32 points 2-5 (God’s Kingdom Now Rules!); it-1 “Earthquake” par. 7; it-1 “Famine” par. 9; bhs chap. 9 pars. 6-7 (Is the End of the World Near?); bh chap. 9 pars. 6-7 (Are We Living in “the Last Days”?); g 10/12 26-27 (The Bible—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 6); w08 10/1 6-7 (Events Foretold for Our Day); w06 9/15 4-5 (Are We Really Living in “the Last Days”?); w05 10/1 4-5 (Do You Recognize the Sign of Jesus’ Presence?); g02 3/22 9 (Earthquakes, Bible Prophecy, and You); dg part 9 pars. 3-4 (How We Know We Are in “the Last Days”); ip-1 chap. 15 par. 27 (Jehovah’s Counsel Against the Nations); w98 9/15 7 (It Is High Time to Awake!); w97 4/1 6-7 (Are These Really the Last Days?); kl chap. 11 pars. 5-6 (These Are the Last Days!); g95 4/22 7-8 (Are We Living in the Last Days?); w93 3/1 4-5 (Will You Heed God’s Warning?); w93 12/1 3-4 (Natural Disasters—A Sign of the Times?); w92 5/1 6-7 (The 1914 Generation—Why Significant?); gm chap. 10 pars. 5-18 (A Bible Prophecy You Have Seen Fulfilled); rs 234-236 (Last Days); w88 10/15 3 (The Sign—Proof That the New World Is Near?); g88 4/8 5-6 (The Last Days—‘Kingdoms Against Kingdoms’); g88 4/8 7-9 (The Last Days—A Unique Feature); w87 1/15 21-22 (Earthquakes—Distress Upon Distress); w86 5/15 5 (The Bible and Your Future); tp chap. 2 pars. 10-13 (Can Men Bring Lasting Peace and Security?); Lmn 23-25 pars. 46-47 (“Look! I Am Making All Things New”)


 
[Matt. 24:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 22 references
g85 3/8 3-5; w83 4/1 4-6; w82 5/1 15; kc 111-113; tr 87; w80 10/1 25; w80 10/15 31; w79 8/1 4; w78 1/15 10; g75 10/8 13; w74 682; ka 297; ad 432; g71 3/8 4; g71 10/8 16-17; w70 45; w69 69; ev 163; w65 294, 626; gn 20; gv 27; w62 131; w61 627; pa 180; w56 755; nh 248; na46 23; g45 3/28 16; ni 16; tf 290; w39 165; w33 70, 141
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
w05 1/15 17; dg 19-20; w93 3/1 5; gm 136, 138-142; w87 1/15 22; tp 80
MWB 19-25/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 24:8, nwtsty
Research Guide - 6 references
w05 1/15 17 (Foregleams of God’s Kingdom Become a Reality); dg part 9 par. 4 (How We Know We Are in “the Last Days”); w93 3/1 5 (Will You Heed God’s Warning?); gm chap. 10 (A Bible Prophecy You Have Seen Fulfilled); w87 1/15 22 (Earthquakes—Distress Upon Distress); tp chap. 7 par. 20 (When Will the Foretold World Destruction Come?)


 
[Matt. 24:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 32 references
w83 1/15 31; g80 2/8 23; w78 10/1 8; go 169-170; hs 141-142; w74 202; w74 682; po 178; w73 398; w73 657; w73 748-749; ka 297-298, 306-307; g73 3/8 25; w72 143, 340; ad 199, 924, 1394; w70 276; w68 696; w67 103; w66 559, 625; kd 27; g66 10/8 31; im 326; w64 653, 745; bf 503; w62 621; tc 23; w61 586, 629; ns 370; g61 9/8 14; w60 92; w59 37; yw 289; w53 276; nh 251; w47 355; w46 37; na46 36; g45 3/28 16; ni 22; w43 84; tf 290; fl43 29; w42 215; w41 221, 297; ci 249; w40 6, 270, 374; w39 324; w35 60; w34 316; v-3 121
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-2 61; re 40; w02 3/1 14; w98 12/1 5; w96 7/15 30; km 2/94 3-4; jv 642, 675-676; rs 238
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 61
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w96 7/15 30
Research Guide - 8 references
it-2 “Jesus Christ” par. 66; w02 3/1 14 par. 5 (How Precious Is the Truth to You?); w98 12/1 5 (The Name That Leads to True Faith); w96 7/15 30 (Questions From Readers); km 2/94 3-4 (“Objects of Hatred by All the Nations”); jv chap. 29 (“Objects of Hatred by All the Nations”); rs 238 (Last Days); re chap. 8 par. 11 (Striving to Be Conquerors)


 
[Matt. 24:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w66 559; yb63 312; nh 251; w46 37; g45 3/28 17; w43 84; w41 221; w40 270; w35 60, 372; v-2 247; v-3 121
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
yb16 2; g 10/12 27-28
Research Guide - 2 references
yb16 2-3 (2016 Yeartext); g 10/12 27-28 (The Bible—A Book of Accurate Prophecy, Part 6)


 
[Matt. 24:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
g81 12/8 14-15; g80 9/8 18; w74 100-101; w74 244; g66 4/8 8; w61 629; nh 251, 288
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gm 146; rs 237
Research Guide - 2 references
gm chap. 10 pars. 29-30 (A Bible Prophecy You Have Seen Fulfilled); rs 237 par. 2 (Last Days)


 
[Matt. 24:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 41 references
w84 10/1 31; w84 12/15 30; w83 6/1 3, 7; w81 1/15 11; tr 89; g81 1/8 11; g81 5/8 10; w80 10/15 10; g80 2/8 23; w79 7/15 13; g79 10/22 27; w77 395; w75 37; w75 635; g75 11/22 15; w74 99-101; w74 244; w74 444; w74 682; w74 717-718; w73 691; g73 3/22 5; g73 4/22 13; w72 340; g72 10/8 16; w71 406; g71 5/8 6; w70 269-271; w69 70, 363; is 131-132; g68 1/8 18; g68 7/22 20; g68 10/8 9; w67 199, 361, 735; ev 166; g67 2/22 9; km 9/67 4, 6; g66 10/8 30; g66 10/22 29; g66 11/8 4; w65 202, 204; g65 10/8 20, 23; g65 11/8 16; w64 339, 585; g64 4/8 11; g64 8/22 16; w61 629; w59 335; mn 24; pa 184; g54 9/8 6; nh 251; w40 270; w35 372; v-2 247; v-3 121
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
w23.11 10; it-2 279; w17.05 17-18; yb16 2; g98 10/22 3-4; g95 4/22 8; w92 10/15 32; w90 6/15 4; gm 144-146; rs 237; w88 10/15 5; tp 17-19, 81-82
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w67 735
Research Guide - 13 references
w23.11 10 par. 12 (How to Keep Our Love for One Another Strong); it-2 “Love” par. 45; w17.05 17-18 pars. 1-4 (Do Not Let Your Love Grow Cold); yb16 2-3 (2016 Yeartext); g98 10/22 3-4 (What Has Happened to Love of Neighbor?); g95 4/22 8 (Are We Living in the Last Days?); w92 10/15 32 (Prophecy Fulfilled); w90 6/15 4 (The Quest for Security); gm chap. 10 pars. 25-30 (A Bible Prophecy You Have Seen Fulfilled); rs 237 (Last Days); w88 10/15 5 (The Sign—Are You Heeding It?); tp chap. 2 (Can Men Bring Lasting Peace and Security?); tp chap. 7 (When Will the Foretold World Destruction Come?)


 
[Matt. 24:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 13 references
w83 8/1 25-26; w82 12/1 17, 22; w82 12/15 26; w80 3/15 18; yy 91; w75 332; w74 55-56; w73 40; w65 586; w63 15; bf 503; yb63 20; w61 250; w56 752; nh 253; w48 105; w47 212; na46 36; w42 215; w40 6, 375
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
ijwbq article 169; lff lesson 59; it-1 724; w93 9/15 9, 14; w91 11/1 9-10; w90 1/1 19
Si - 1 reference
si 165 ¶11
Research Guide - 6 references
lff lesson 59 (You Can Endure Persecution); ijwbq article 169 (“Believe in Jesus”—Is Belief in Jesus Enough for Salvation?); it-1 “Endurance” par. 2; w93 9/15 9-14 (Endurance—Vital for Christians); w91 11/1 9-10 (Endurance That Gains the Victory); w90 1/1 18 par. 5 (‘Happy Are Those Who Have Endured’)


 
[Matt. 24:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 124 references
w85 2/1 14, 18; w85 8/1 10-15; w84 7/15 15; w84 8/15 13; su 143; w83 1/1 8, 12; w83 5/15 25-26; w83 8/1 26-27; w82 1/1 30; w82 3/15 18; w82 5/1 12; w82 12/15 24-25; w81 3/15 26; w81 8/1 22; w81 11/15 20; tr 93; w80 8/15 25-26, 31; w80 10/1 26, 28-29; g80 2/8 24; w79 1/15 13; w79 7/15 14; w78 1/15 10; w78 3/1 29; w78 10/1 6; w78 11/1 16; w78 12/15 24; w77 281; go 66-67, 148-150, 153-154, 162, 164-165, 169; gh 146-147, 149; hs 144-145; sl 343, 371; w74 4; w74 37; w74 183; w74 332; w74 558; w74 682; po 174; w73 40; w73 658; w73 681-683; ka 227, 288-289, 297-298; g73 4/8 17; g73 7/22 6; w72 656, 728; or 4; pm 139-140; g72 10/8 16; w71 69; w71 302, 308; w71 401; w71 466; ad 476, 754, 1030, 1333, 1430, 1501; kj 62, 181, 301, 317; w70 45; w70 174-175, 273, 462; w70 715-716; g70 3/8 15; w69 72, 244, 687, 753, 755; w68 10, 31, 656; g68 10/8 12; w67 103, 687, 754, 756; w66 215; w65 576; gn 22; w64 242, 480, 632, 679, 745; pw 28; w63 71, 588, 621; bf 462-464, 515; wg 20; w62 103, 132, 239, 633, 721; g62 7/8 7; w61 50, 136, 238, 594, 617, 630; ns 322, 367; nu 14; g61 4/22 19; w60 38; sw 21; w58 699; pa 185; w57 569, 700; hn 28; w56 752; w55 621, 626; w54 633; gn54 23; w53 276; bi4 9; nh 253; na46 29; w45 298; dr 23; w44 260, 307; rw 58; w41 158; w40 300; w33 68; g33 1/18 255; w31 357; w30 373; g30 4/30 505-509
Index 1986-2026 - 52 references
w25.08 31; w24.05 10, 14-15; w22.07 8; lff lessons 21, 32; wp20.2 9; it-1 771, 1089; it-2 673; w16.05 8-12; w15 5/1 3, 7; w15 7/15 6; bhs 99-100; bh 92, 94; kr 60-61, 67, 92, 95; w13 4/15 22-26; w12 3/1 8; w11 3/1 3-9; w09 3/15 16-18; w09 5/1 16; w08 5/15 12-13; w06 2/1 22-26; w06 5/1 27; w06 9/15 6; w05 7/1 24-25; be 279-281; w99 8/15 19-24; w97 4/1 8; w95 9/1 17-18; w94 2/15 10; w94 8/15 16-21; jv 556; w92 6/15 14; w92 9/15 20-21; w89 1/1 11; w89 9/1 13-14, 19-20; gm 147-148; rs 238, 327; w88 1/1 21-29; w88 7/15 10-11; g88 4/8 12; tp 82-83, 170; ws 115
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 771; it-1 1089; it-2 673
Si (Matt. 24:3, 7, 14, 45-47) - 3 references
si 160 ¶12; si 179 ¶26; si 180 ¶29
Research Guide - 54 references
w25.08 31 (Questions From Readers); w24.05 10 pars. 5-7 (What Do We Know About Jehovah’s Future Judgments?); w24.05 14 par. 2 (Let Love Motivate You to Keep Preaching!); w22.07 8 par. 1 (Support Our Overseer Jesus); lff lesson 21 points 1-6 (How Is the Good News Being Preached?); lff lesson 32 point 5 (God’s Kingdom Now Rules!); wp20.2 9 (When Will God’s Kingdom Rule the Earth?); it-1 “Evangelizer” par. 4; it-1 “Herald” par. 2; it-2 “Preacher, Preaching” par. 16; w16.05 8-12 pars. 1-18 (“Go, . . . and Make Disciples of People of All the Nations”); w15 5/1 3 (“The End”—What Does It Mean?); w15 5/1 7 (Is the End Near?); w15 7/15 6 (They Offered Themselves Willingly—In Russia); bhs chap. 9 pars. 14-15 (Is the End of the World Near?); bh chap. 9 pars. 14-15 (Are We Living in “the Last Days”?); kr chap. 6 pars. 2-24 (People Who Preach—Ministers Offer Themselves Willingly); kr chap. 9 par. 19 (Results of Preaching—“The Fields . . . Are White for Harvesting”); w13 4/15 22-26 pars. 1-15 (“Make Sure of the More Important Things”); w12 3/1 8 (“This Good News of the Kingdom Will Be Preached”); w11 3/1 3 (A Prophecy of Enormous Importance); w11 3/1 4-5 (What Is God’s Kingdom?); w11 3/1 6 (What Is the Good News?); w11 3/1 7-8 (Who Are Preaching the Good News?); w11 3/1 8-9 (What Is “the End”?); w09 3/15 16-18 (“Be Vigilant”); w09 5/1 16 (About “the End”); w08 5/15 12-13 pars. 2-5 (Deliverance by God’s Kingdom Is at Hand!); w06 2/1 22-26 (“A Witness to All the Nations”); w06 5/1 27 par. 3 (Loyally Serving Christ the King); w06 9/15 6 (Are We Really Living in “the Last Days”?); w05 7/1 24-25 pars. 12-14 (Good News for People of All Nations); be 279-p. 281 par. 3 (The Message We Must Proclaim); w99 8/15 19-24 (Jehovah Prepares the Way); w97 4/1 8 (Are These Really the Last Days?); w95 9/1 17 par. 17 (Christian Witnesses for Divine Sovereignty); w94 2/15 8-15 (“What Will Be the Sign of Your Presence?”); w94 8/15 16-21 (Bearing Witness to “All the Nations”); jv chap. 25 (Preaching Publicly and From House to House); w92 6/15 14 pars. 13-14 (Serving as Fishers of Men); w92 9/15 20-21 (Jehovah’s Use of “Foolishness” to Save Those Believing); w89 1/1 11 (“The Hand of Jehovah Was With Them”); w89 9/1 13-14 pars. 12-13 (Organizing Now for the Thousand Years to Come); w89 9/1 18-20 pars. 6-11 (Remaining Organized for Survival Into the Millennium); gm chap. 10 pars. 31-34 (A Bible Prophecy You Have Seen Fulfilled); rs 238 (Last Days); rs 327 par. 2 (Religion); w88 1/1 21-24 (“The Good News Has to Be Preached First”); w88 1/1 25-29 (Keep On Preaching the Kingdom); w88 7/15 10-11 pars. 5-6 (Do Not Give Up in Doing What Is Fine); g88 4/8 12 (The Last Days—Famine, Plague, Pollution—And Kingdom Preaching); tp chap. 7 pars. 25-26 (When Will the Foretold World Destruction Come?); tp chap. 15 par. 18 (Why Care About Other People?); ws chap. 14 pars. 5-6 (After the New Covenant—The Millennial Kingdom)


 
[Matt. 24:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 49 references
w85 10/1 10-12; w84 4/1 17-18; w84 9/15 15; uw 180; w82 5/15 15-16; w82 9/15 12-22; w82 11/15 3-6; w82 12/15 30; kc 107; w80 10/1 22-23; w79 2/1 25; w79 9/1 23; w77 44-45; go 148-150, 152; w75 741; sl 19-20; ml 21-22; w74 682-683; w74 717; ka 298-302; w71 31; w71 718, 723-724; ad 22, 95, 415, 417, 454-455, 979, 1346, 1375, 1475, 1501; kj 257, 351; w70 45-47, 602, 717-719; w70 721-722; w63 54; bf 240; w62 390; g62 10/8 23; w61 630; w60 47, 217, 448; w59 598; yw 210, 318; w54 438; w53 559; nh 269; w48 26; w47 236; w46 367; na46 24; w45 107; dr 25; w42 174-175; w41 307; w39 54; w37 136; ar 45; g35 11/20 113; w34 357; g34 8/1 698; w31 245; v-1 80
Index 1986-2026 - 15 references
it-1 635; jy 258; w13 7/15 4-5; w12 4/15 25-26; w09 5/15 9, 13; w07 4/1 9-10; w99 5/1 14-18; w99 8/15 29; w96 6/1 14-19; w96 8/15 16-17; w94 2/15 10-11; gt chapter 111; w90 3/15 8-9; w86 10/1 4-5
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 635
Si (Matt. 24:15, 37) - 2 references
si 95 ¶2; si 138 ¶3
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w60 448
Research Guide - 14 references
it-1 “Disgusting Thing, also Loathsome Thing” pars. 7-9; jy chap. 111 (The Apostles Ask for a Sign); w13 7/15 4 par. 6 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w12 4/15 25-26 pars. 13-15 (Jehovah Knows How to Deliver His People); w09 5/15 9-13 pars. 1-18 (Press On to Maturity—“The Great Day of Jehovah Is Near”); w07 4/1 8-11 (Faith in Bible Prophecy Preserves Life); w99 5/1 14-18 (“Let the Reader Use Discernment”); w99 8/15 29 (Do You Remember?); w96 6/1 14-19 (Flight to Safety Before the “Great Tribulation”); w96 8/15 16-17 pars. 4-9 (Will You Be Saved When God Acts?); w94 2/15 10-11 pars. 11-12 (“What Will Be the Sign of Your Presence?”); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 3/15 8-9 (Sign of the Last Days); w86 10/1 4-5 (Daniel—An Authentic Book of Prophecy)


 
[Matt. 24:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 25 references
w85 10/1 12-13; w82 9/15 13-14, 21-22; w82 11/15 3-4, 6-7; w80 10/1 22-23; w79 2/1 25; w79 9/1 23; w75 741; ml 21-22; w74 683; ka 298-299; ad 455, 979, 1122, 1186; kj 351; w70 45-46; w70 725-726; is 118; li 312-313; w63 361; w55 434; w54 438, 445, 464; w53 559; nh 269; na46 24; dr 25; w42 153; w40 331; w39 54; ar 45; wh 35; g35 11/6 85; ri 30; g34 5/23 515
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
it-1 635; it-2 134; w15 7/15 16; w12 4/15 25-26; w09 5/15 9, 13; w07 4/1 9-10; w99 5/1 18-19; w96 6/1 14-19; w96 8/15 16-17
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 635
Research Guide - 9 references
it-1 “Disgusting Thing, also Loathsome Thing” pars. 7-9; it-2 “Judea” par. 10; w15 7/15 16 (“Your Deliverance Is Getting Near”!); w12 4/15 25-26 pars. 13-16 (Jehovah Knows How to Deliver His People); w09 5/15 9-13 pars. 1-18 (Press On to Maturity—“The Great Day of Jehovah Is Near”); w07 4/1 8-11 (Faith in Bible Prophecy Preserves Life); w99 5/1 18-19 (“Let the Reader Use Discernment”); w96 6/1 14-19 (Flight to Safety Before the “Great Tribulation”); w96 8/15 16-17 pars. 4-9 (Will You Be Saved When God Acts?)


 
[Matt. 24:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w75 340; ka 298-299; ad 800; kj 351; w70 45-46; nh 269; w42 153; g35 11/20 113; jh 358; ri 56
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 1155; w13 4/1 10; w12 4/15 26; w06 12/15 17-18; w99 5/1 14, 19; w96 6/1 16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1155
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “House” par. 15; w13 4/1 10 (Did You Know?); w12 4/15 26 par. 15 (Jehovah Knows How to Deliver His People); w06 12/15 17-18 (“The Great Day of Jehovah Is Near”); w99 5/1 14-19 pars. 3-22 (“Let the Reader Use Discernment”); w96 6/1 16 par. 8 (Flight to Safety Before the “Great Tribulation”)


Matt. 24:18 - Outer Garments
 
[Matt. 24:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w75 340; ka 298-299; ad 467; kj 351; w70 46; nh 269; g35 11/20 113
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w12 4/15 26; w06 12/15 17-18; w99 5/1 14, 19; w96 6/1 16
Research Guide - 4 references
w12 4/15 26 par. 15 (Jehovah Knows How to Deliver His People); w06 12/15 17-18 (“The Great Day of Jehovah Is Near”); w99 5/1 14-19 pars. 3-22 (“Let the Reader Use Discernment”); w96 6/1 16 par. 8 (Flight to Safety Before the “Great Tribulation”)


 
[Matt. 24:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w75 158; ka 298-299; w72 108-109; ad 1334; kj 351; w70 46; w63 639; nh 269; w46 283; w42 38; w40 374; jh 358; ri 59
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-2 675; w99 5/1 14, 19; w96 6/1 16; w89 8/1 29; w88 3/1 21
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 675
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w63 639
Research Guide - 5 references
it-2 “Pregnancy” par. 5; w99 5/1 14-19 pars. 3-23 (“Let the Reader Use Discernment”); w96 6/1 16 par. 8 (Flight to Safety Before the “Great Tribulation”); w89 8/1 29 (Questions From Readers); w88 3/1 21 par. 14 (Childbearing Among God’s People)


 
[Matt. 24:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
ka 298-299; ad 223, 922, 969, 1651; kj 351; w70 46; w61 679; w58 311; w55 241; w53 559; nh 269; w52 51, 740; w51 333, 336; g48 8/8 25; w46 283; w42 203; w41 364; s 28; g35 11/20 113; jh 358
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
lr 248-249; w99 5/1 14, 19; w96 6/1 16; w86 4/15 19
MWB 19-25/3/18 - 1 reference
Mt 24:20, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
lr chap. 47 (How We Can Tell Armageddon Is Near); w99 5/1 14-19 pars. 3-23 (“Let the Reader Use Discernment”); w96 6/1 16 par. 8 (Flight to Safety Before the “Great Tribulation”); w86 4/15 19 par. 14 (What Jehovah’s Times and Seasons Mean for Our Day)


 
[Matt. 24:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 67 references
w83 8/1 24, 27; w83 10/1 14, 16-17; w82 5/15 15-16; w82 7/1 15; w82 9/15 14-15; w82 11/15 3-4, 7; w81 2/1 18; w81 11/15 18-19; kc 108; w80 8/15 19-20; w80 10/1 25, 28; w80 10/15 11-16; w80 12/1 5; w79 2/15 31; w78 8/1 20; w78 8/15 31; w77 41-43; gh 147; w75 272-273; sl 355; ml 25; w74 400; w74 683; po 174, 181-182; w73 293; ka 299, 304-305, 316-318, 398-399; g73 4/22 18; w72 629, 637, 660; dn 25; ad 95, 242, 597, 1615-1616, 1672; kj 112, 146, 161, 257, 269, 281, 351, 359; w70 46-53, 55, 286, 717; fm 200; w68 748-749; km 1/68 4-5; li 353, 355; w64 50, 240, 628, 768; pw 19; bf 521, 572, 630; g63 6/22 28; w62 163, 623; tc 26; g62 10/8 23; w61 236, 631, 671; w55 434; sr55 341; nh 330; w49 333; w48 362; na46 24; dr 25; w44 261; w43 328, 339; w42 175, 186; w41 120, 219; w40 260; w39 110; s 22; w36 253, 281, 297; ch 318; w35 246; wh 35; jh 19; w33 67
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
ijwbq article 115; it-2 1126-1127; w09 3/15 18-19; w08 5/15 15-16; w96 6/1 16; w95 2/15 13-14; w94 2/15 10-11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1126-1127
Si (Matt. 24:3, 21) - 2 references
si 138 ¶3; si 142 ¶23
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 24:21-22) - 1 reference
w64 768
Research Guide - 7 references
it-2 “Tribulation” pars. 8-13; ijwbq article 115 (What Is the Great Tribulation?); w09 3/15 18-19 (“Be Vigilant”); w08 5/15 15-16 pars. 16-19 (Deliverance by God’s Kingdom Is at Hand!); w96 6/1 16 par. 9 (Flight to Safety Before the “Great Tribulation”); w95 2/15 13-14 (Saved Alive Through the Great Tribulation); w94 2/15 8-15 (“What Will Be the Sign of Your Presence?”)


 
[Matt. 24:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 45 references
w83 8/1 27; w83 10/1 14, 16-17; w82 7/1 15; w82 9/15 14-15; w82 11/15 3-4; w80 10/1 25; g80 8/8 19; sl 355; ml 25; w74 171-172; w74 683; w74 749; po 181-182; ka 299, 318-319; w72 629; dn 25; ad 242, 915; kj 146, 257, 269, 281, 351; w70 46-48, 50-53, 55-56, 627, 725; sv 24; w68 144, 748-749; km 1/68 4; li 353, 360; w65 415, 486; w64 240, 768; bf 521, 630; w62 623; tc 26; w61 236, 527, 631, 672; w58 311; w56 440; w53 689; nh 264; g50 10/22 26; w49 163, 333; w48 362; w46 377; dr 25; w44 261; w43 328, 339; w42 198; w41 219, 363; w40 262; w39 69, 111; w36 253; w35 246, 334; vn 59; w33 70; g33 12/6 156
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
it-2 47-48; w15 7/15 16; kr 223, 226; w13 7/15 5; w10 9/15 28; w99 5/1 10; w97 2/15 29; w96 8/15 15-20; w96 12/15 30; w95 2/15 13-14; w92 5/1 17; w89 9/1 19
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 24:21-22) - 1 reference
w64 768
Research Guide - 12 references
it-2 “Jerusalem” par. 63; w15 7/15 16 par. 6 (“Your Deliverance Is Getting Near”!); kr chap. 21 par. 7 (God’s Kingdom Removes Its Enemies); w13 7/15 5 par. 7 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w10 9/15 28 par. 14 (Our Active Leader Today); w99 5/1 10 pars. 8-10 (“These Things Must Take Place”); w97 2/15 29 (Questions From Readers); w96 8/15 15-20 (Will You Be Saved When God Acts?); w96 12/15 30 (Do You Remember?); w95 2/15 13-14 (Saved Alive Through the Great Tribulation); w92 5/1 17 pars. 15-16 (Who Will Escape the “Time of Distress”?); w89 9/1 19 par. 7 (Remaining Organized for Survival Into the Millennium)


 
[Matt. 24:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w81 12/1 5; w75 275; w74 749-750; ka 320-321; nh 288; w48 133
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w94 2/15 11
Research Guide - 1 reference
w94 2/15 11 (“What Will Be the Sign of Your Presence?”)


 
[Matt. 24:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w80 7/15 21; w75 275; w74 749-750; ka 320, 322; w72 87-88; ad 84, 315, 599, 1322; nh 288; w48 133; w43 3; w30 70
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 439
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Christ” par. 9


 
[Matt. 24:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 749-750; ka 320


 
[Matt. 24:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 750; ka 320-321; ad 1656; w49 218
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w93 5/1 12
Research Guide - 1 reference
w93 5/1 12 pars. 8-9 (Shedding Light on Christ’s Presence)


 
[Matt. 24:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w75 275; w74 750; ka 320-321; ad 1068, 1336; g63 6/22 27; g62 5/8 8; nh 258; w50 239; el 222; w49 217-218; w40 253; g34 3/14 381-382
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 255; w93 5/1 12
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Lightning” par. 4; w93 5/1 12 pars. 8-10 (Shedding Light on Christ’s Presence)


 
[Matt. 24:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w74 750; ka 320, 322; ad 474; w67 408; w55 158; nh 258; el 232; w49 230
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 664; gt chapter 111; w90 4/1 24; w88 10/15 4, 6-7
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 664
Si - 1 reference
si 100 ¶40
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w55 158
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Eagle” par. 13; gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/1 24 (Confidence During the Last Days); w88 10/15 4-6 (The Sign—Are You Heeding It?); w88 10/15 7 (Eagles or Vultures?)


 Matt. 24:29-31 - Samuel F. Herd: “I Will Never Abandon You”

 
[Matt. 24:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 16 references
w83 3/1 27; w75 276; w74 750; ka 322-326; ad 733, 1068, 1346, 1552, 1559, 1616; w70 726; im 334; g63 6/22 27; w62 224; w61 631; w60 218; w58 549; yw 319; nh 258; w51 408; w48 25; w46 217; tf 291, 293
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
it-1 1062-1063; it-2 1127; jy 258; kr 226; w99 5/1 12-13; w97 4/1 15; w95 10/15 23-24; kl 106; w94 2/15 17-20; w94 4/15 10; gt chapter 111; w90 4/1 24; si 148
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 1063; it-2 1127
Si (Matt. 24:29-30) - 1 reference
si 147 ¶13
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w62 224
Research Guide - 13 references
it-1 “Heaven” pars. 26-28; it-2 “Tribulation” pars. 9-11; jy chap. 111 (The Apostles Ask for a Sign); kr chap. 21 pars. 8-9 (God’s Kingdom Removes Its Enemies); w99 5/1 12-13 pars. 17-18 (“These Things Must Take Place”); w97 4/1 15 par. 8 (Deliverance Into a Righteous New World); w95 10/15 23-28 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); kl chap. 11 par. 15 (These Are the Last Days!); w94 2/15 16-20 pars. 3-20 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w94 4/15 10 pars. 11-12 (Helpful Teaching for Our Critical Times); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/1 24 (Confidence During the Last Days); si 147 par. 13 (Bible Book Number 29—Joel)


 
[Matt. 24:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 26 references
w84 12/1 16, 19; w81 12/1 8; bw 169; go 153-155; w75 272-273; w75 742; w74 748, 751; ka 327-328; g73 7/22 6; ad 96, 360, 923, 1501, 1531, 1614; w70 54; g67 12/8 28; w66 37, 40; im 333-334; w63 126; g63 6/22 27; g62 5/8 7; w60 763; w55 623; w54 374; w53 120; nh 258; w51 599; w49 216, 232; tf 293; w33 314; w32 45
Index 1986-2026 - 17 references
ijwbq article 97; it-1 484; it-2 942, 1003; kr 226; re 19-20; w99 5/1 12-13; w97 4/1 15; w95 10/15 21-24, 26; w94 2/15 20-21; w93 5/1 22; gt chapter 111; w90 4/1 24; si 142; rs 341; w86 10/15 6
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 942; it-2 1003
Si (Matt. 24:29-30) - 2 references
si 138 ¶3; si 147 ¶13
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w60 763
Research Guide - 17 references
it-1 “Cloud” par. 10; it-2 “Sign” pars. 9-11; it-2 “Son of Man” par. 14; ijwbq article 97 pars. 6-7 (What Is the Coming of Christ?); kr chap. 21 par. 10 (God’s Kingdom Removes Its Enemies); w99 5/1 12-13 pars. 17-18 (“These Things Must Take Place”); w97 4/1 15 par. 8 (Deliverance Into a Righteous New World); w95 10/15 21-23 pars. 20-26 (How Will You Stand Before the Judgment Seat?); w95 10/15 23-28 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); w94 2/15 20-21 pars. 21-22 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w93 5/1 22-23 (Deliverance at the Revelation of Jesus Christ); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/1 24-25 (Confidence During the Last Days); si 142 par. 23 (Bible Book Number 27—Daniel); rs 341 par. 2 (Return of Christ); re chap. 4 par. 6 (Jesus Comes With Encouragement); w86 10/15 6 (A Change of Rulership—Soon!)


 
[Matt. 24:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 25 references
w85 2/1 16-17; w84 7/15 16; w84 9/15 14; uw 181; w80 2/15 16; go 153-155; hs 159-160; sl 201; w74 697-698; w74 751; ka 328-329; ad 1233, 1335; w70 54, 185-186, 726-727; w65 710; im 337; w64 109; w63 588; w61 166; w60 606; w58 177; pa 189; w56 694; sr55 142; w53 120; nh 258, 267; w51 407; w49 216; w48 25; w46 252; tf 305; w34 299; w30 183, 263
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w25.01 24; w19.10 17-18; w16.01 26; w15 7/15 18-19; kr 227-228; w13 7/15 5; w95 10/15 24; w94 2/15 21
Research Guide - 8 references
w25.01 24 (What Does the Ransom Teach Us?); w19.10 17 par. 14 (Stay Faithful Through the “Great Tribulation”); w16.01 26 par. 14 (“We Want to Go With You”); w15 7/15 18-19 pars. 14-15 (“Your Deliverance Is Getting Near”!); kr chap. 21 pars. 14-16 (God’s Kingdom Removes Its Enemies); w13 7/15 5 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w95 10/15 23-28 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); w94 2/15 21 pars. 23-24 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”)


Matt. 24:32 - Fig Tree
 
[Matt. 24:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 580-581; g62 9/22 27
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 830-831; jy 258-259; w03 5/15 26; gt chapter 111; w90 4/1 25; op 14-16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 830-831
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Fig” par. 4; jy chap. 111 (The Apostles Ask for a Sign); w03 5/15 26 (Each One Will Sit Under His Fig Tree); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/1 25 (Confidence During the Last Days); op 14-16 (Our Problems—Who Will Help Us Solve Them?)


 Matt. 24:33 - Izak Marais: “When You See All These Things”

 
[Matt. 24:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w83 1/1 12; tr 94-95; g81 5/8 10; go 155-156; w69 101; w68 754; g68 10/8 24; g62 9/22 27
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 258-259; w03 5/15 26; gt chapter 111; w90 4/1 25; op 14-16
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 111 (The Apostles Ask for a Sign); w03 5/15 26 (Each One Will Sit Under His Fig Tree); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/1 25 (Confidence During the Last Days); op 14-16 (Our Problems—Who Will Help Us Solve Them?)


 Matt. 24:34 - Kenneth Flodin: ‘This Generation Will . . . Not Pass Away’

 
[Matt. 24:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 45 references
w85 5/1 4; w84 3/1 18-19; w84 5/15 4-7; g84 10/22 7; w83 10/1 19; uw 176; ku 15; w82 5/1 15; kc 140; tr 94-95; g81 5/8 10; w80 10/15 31; w78 10/1 31; w77 395; go 151-152, 155-156; gh 147; w75 276-277, 279; sl 356-357; gc 22; ml 24-25; g75 7/8 29; g74 4/8 18; tp73 88; g73 4/22 19; g73 10/8 19; w72 583; ad 64, 642; g71 10/8 16; w70 52; w69 101; w68 42; g68 10/8 7, 13, 24; ev 171; g66 10/8 18; w64 144; w62 132, 428; g62 9/22 27; w61 236, 626; w59 158, 336; mn 25-26; w53 124; bn 51; w51 335, 404
Index 1986-2026 - 21 references
it-1 90, 918; mwb18.03 5; w14 1/15 31; kr 11-12; w10 4/15 10-11; w10 6/15 5; w99 5/1 10-12; w97 1/1 12-13; w97 6/1 28; w95 11/1 10-21, 30-31; w95 12/15 30; jv 715-716; gt chapter 111; w90 4/1 25; w90 10/15 20; op 14-16; w88 12/15 12-13; g88 4/8 13-14; w86 2/15 5-6
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 90; it-1 918
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 24:3, 34) - 4 references
w80 10/15 31; w95 11/1 30; w97 5/1 29; w97 6/1 28
Research Guide - 22 references
it-1 “Amen” par. 3; it-1 “Generation” par. 8; mwb18.03 5 (Close to the End of This System of Things); w14 1/15 31 pars. 15-16 (“Let Your Kingdom Come”—But When?); kr chap. 1 (“Let Your Kingdom Come”); w10 4/15 10-11 pars. 13-14 (Holy Spirit’s Role in the Outworking of Jehovah’s Purpose); w10 6/15 5 (United in Love—Annual Meeting Report); w99 5/1 8-13 (“These Things Must Take Place”); w97 1/1 12 par. 3 (The Greater Glory of Jehovah’s House); w97 6/1 28 (Questions From Readers); w95 11/1 10-15 (Saved From a “Wicked Generation”); w95 11/1 16-21 (A Time to Keep Awake); w95 11/1 30-31 (Questions From Readers); w95 12/15 30 (Do You Remember?); jv chap. 33 (Continuing to Keep on the Watch); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/1 25 (Confidence During the Last Days); w90 10/15 20 par. 23 (Be Thankful—Jehovah’s Messianic Kingdom Rules); op 14-16 (Our Problems—Who Will Help Us Solve Them?); w88 12/15 12 par. 12 (Angelic Messages for Our Day); g88 4/8 13-14 (The Last Days—What’s Next?); w86 2/15 5-6 (Apocalypse—When?)


 
[Matt. 24:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w84 6/1 19; w70 52; w68 754; w62 431; g62 7/8 27; w61 239; el 260; w43 197
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w95 11/1 15, 20-21
Research Guide - 2 references
w95 11/1 14 par. 19 (Saved From a “Wicked Generation”); w95 11/1 20-21 (A Time to Keep Awake)


 
[Matt. 24:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 16 references
w84 2/1 7; go 157-158; w75 9-10; w75 277-278; w75 768; w74 56; w74 378-379; ad 322, 715, 1346; w64 55; w63 223; w62 415; g62 9/22 28; w61 58, 671; nh 291; w51 614; tf 288
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
w25.06 15-16; it-2 1149; rr 194-195, 198; w16.07 14; bh 203-204; w12 2/15 4; w98 9/15 10; w98 11/15 17; w97 3/1 11-12; w96 8/1 30-31; w95 11/1 11, 20
Research Guide - 12 references
w25.06 14-19 (Modestly Accept What You Do Not Know); rr chap. 18 (“My Great Rage Will Flare Up”); it-2 “Vengeance” par. 6; w16.07 14 par. 4 (Why Must We “Keep on the Watch”?); bh 203 par. 2-p. 204 par. 1 (The Truth About the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit); w12 2/15 4 par. 4 (Imitate Jesus’ Example of Watchfulness); w98 9/15 10 pars. 2-3 (Times and Seasons in Jehovah’s Hands); w98 11/15 17 par. 7 (Walking With God—With Eternity in View); w97 3/1 11-12 pars. 9-14 (Are You Ready for Jehovah’s Day?); w96 8/1 30-31 (Questions From Readers); w95 11/1 11 pars. 7-8 (Saved From a “Wicked Generation”); w95 11/1 20 (A Time to Keep Awake)


 
[Matt. 24:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 30 references
su 50; w83 3/1 27; ku 17-18; w81 2/1 17-18; w81 11/15 10-11; g81 8/22 24; w78 10/1 9; gh 82, 84; w75 10; ka 332-334; w72 651; pm 11-12; w71 168; ad 441, 1335-1336; te 127, 130; g71 4/22 23; w67 238, 623; rn 15; w65 165, 607; w64 55, 240; g64 10/8 28; w62 429; w61 231, 631; g61 7/8 8; sr55 289; nh 95; w51 618, 679; w49 211; w43 110; tf 324; fd 10; w42 372; w40 196; cg36 11; w31 172
Index 1986-2026 - 12 references
it-2 677; w06 5/15 21-22; w03 5/15 6-7; w03 12/15 14-19; w99 11/15 19; w97 3/1 11-12; w95 2/15 13; w92 12/15 30; w90 4/15 13-15; w89 9/1 19; w89 10/1 12-14; rs 341
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 677
Si (Matt. 24:15, 37) - 2 references
si 19 table; si 95 ¶2
Research Guide - 12 references
it-2 “Presence” par. 6; w06 5/15 21-22 (Are You Prepared for Survival?); w03 5/15 6-7 (Noah’s Log—Does It Have Meaning for Us?); w03 12/15 14-19 pars. 4-20 (Our Watchfulness Takes On Greater Urgency); w99 11/15 19 pars. 4-5 (Are You Fulfilling Your Whole Obligation to God?); w97 3/1 11-12 (Are You Ready for Jehovah’s Day?); w95 2/15 13 (Saved Alive Through the Great Tribulation); w92 12/15 30 (Do You Remember?); w90 4/15 13-15 (Deliverance Near for People of Godly Devotion!); w89 9/1 19 par. 7 (Remaining Organized for Survival Into the Millennium); w89 10/1 12-14 pars. 9-18 (Do You Condemn the World Through Your Faith?); rs 341 pars. 1-2 (Return of Christ)


 
[Matt. 24:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 19 references
w85 12/15 26; su 50; ku 17-18; g81 8/22 24; w78 10/1 10; w77 200; w75 10; w72 651; w71 168; ad 441, 638; te 127-129; w69 427; w66 327; w65 607; w64 55, 144; w61 231; g60 11/22 6; w57 639; fd 10; w41 148; w40 196; cg36 11
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w05 9/1 18-19; w00 2/15 6-7; w99 10/1 6-7; w99 11/15 19; w97 3/1 11-12; w95 2/15 13; w89 10/1 12-14; w86 9/15 5
Research Guide - 8 references
w05 9/1 18-19 pars. 4-5 (We Shall Walk in the Name of Jehovah Our God); w00 2/15 6-7 (Stay out of the Danger Zone!); w99 10/1 6 par. 9 (“For Everything There Is an Appointed Time”); w99 11/15 19 pars. 4-5 (Are You Fulfilling Your Whole Obligation to God?); w97 3/1 11-12 (Are You Ready for Jehovah’s Day?); w95 2/15 13 (Saved Alive Through the Great Tribulation); w89 10/1 12-14 pars. 9-18 (Do You Condemn the World Through Your Faith?); w86 9/15 5 (The Flood—A Warning From the Past)


 
[Matt. 24:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 29 references
su 50; ku 17-18; g83 12/22 9; w82 5/15 17-18; g82 4/22 15; w80 8/15 4; w80 12/1 5, 18; g80 7/8 15; w79 5/15 19; w78 10/1 9; w77 200; w75 10; w72 651; w71 168; ad 441, 1331, 1336; te 127, 129-130; w66 327; w65 165, 327, 607; w64 55, 144, 240; w61 231; g61 7/8 8; g59 2/8 5, 7; w57 639; fd 10; w41 148; w40 196; w37 360; g30 4/30 504
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
w08 6/1 6-7; w05 9/1 18-19; w00 2/15 6-7; w99 10/1 6-7; w99 11/15 19; w97 3/1 11-12; w95 2/15 13; w89 10/1 12-14; w87 5/15 20; w86 9/15 5
Research Guide - 10 references
w08 6/1 6-7 (Why God Favored Noah—Why We Should Care); w05 9/1 18-19 pars. 4-5 (We Shall Walk in the Name of Jehovah Our God); w00 2/15 6-7 (Stay out of the Danger Zone!); w99 10/1 6 par. 9 (“For Everything There Is an Appointed Time”); w99 11/15 19 pars. 4-5 (Are You Fulfilling Your Whole Obligation to God?); w97 3/1 11-12 (Are You Ready for Jehovah’s Day?); w95 2/15 13 (Saved Alive Through the Great Tribulation); w89 10/1 12-14 pars. 9-18 (Do You Condemn the World Through Your Faith?); w87 5/15 20 pars. 17-18 (Listening to Jehovah as the End Draws Near); w86 9/15 5 (The Flood—A Warning From the Past)


 
[Matt. 24:40] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w75 11; ka 335-336; g63 6/22 28; w54 376; w49 228
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w24.09 24-25; w05 10/1 22; w03 12/15 20; w97 3/1 13; w88 10/15 6
Research Guide - 5 references
w24.09 24-25 (Are You Heeding the Warnings?); w05 10/1 22 par. 6 (“Keep on the Watch”—The Hour of Judgment Has Arrived!); w03 12/15 20 par. 3 (Prove Yourself Ready for Jehovah’s Day); w97 3/1 13 par. 16 (Are You Ready for Jehovah’s Day?); w88 10/15 6 (The Sign—Are You Heeding It?)


Matt. 24:41 - Hand Mill
 
[Matt. 24:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w75 11; ka 335-336; g63 6/22 28; w54 376; w49 228
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w24.09 24-25; it-2 953; w05 10/1 22; w03 12/15 20; w97 3/1 13; w88 10/15 6
Research Guide - 6 references
w24.09 24-25 (Are You Heeding the Warnings?); it-2 “Everyday Life in Ancient Israel”; w05 10/1 22 par. 6 (“Keep on the Watch”—The Hour of Judgment Has Arrived!); w03 12/15 20 par. 3 (Prove Yourself Ready for Jehovah’s Day); w97 3/1 13 par. 16 (Are You Ready for Jehovah’s Day?); w88 10/15 6 (The Sign—Are You Heeding It?)


 Matt. 24:42 - Gary Breaux: “Keep on the Watch”

 Matt. 24:42-45 - David Schafer: “Keep on the Watch” by Taking in Spiritual Food

 
[Matt. 24:42] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w84 6/1 22; w78 10/1 31; w76 441; w75 11; ka 336-337; ad 562, 1346; w40 233
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w05 10/1 21-23, 25; w03 12/15 14; w97 3/1 12-13; w94 5/1 21; w93 6/1 14-15; w92 5/1 20; w89 10/1 30
Research Guide - 7 references
w05 10/1 21-25 (“Keep on the Watch”—The Hour of Judgment Has Arrived!); w03 12/15 14 par. 3 (Our Watchfulness Takes On Greater Urgency); w97 3/1 12 par. 15 (Are You Ready for Jehovah’s Day?); w94 5/1 21 (Why Jehovah’s Witnesses Keep on the Watch); w93 6/1 14-15 (Be Sound in Mind—The End Is Close); w92 5/1 20 (Keep Awake in “the Time of the End”); w89 10/1 30 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 24:43] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
go 157-158; w75 11; ad 1335-1336
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w93 6/1 14
Research Guide - 1 reference
w93 6/1 14 par. 5 (Be Sound in Mind—The End Is Close)


 
[Matt. 24:44] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w84 6/1 22; w78 10/1 31; go 157-158; w76 441; gh 190; w75 11; w40 233
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
w11 10/15 5; jd 156-157; km 11/03 1; w92 5/1 20
MWB 19-25/3/18 - 1 reference
jy 259 ¶5
Research Guide - 4 references
w11 10/15 5 (“Keep on the Watch”—Why So Important?); jd chap. 12 pars. 9-10 (“Keep in Expectation of It”); km 11/03 1 (“Prove Yourselves Ready”); w92 5/1 20 (Keep Awake in “the Time of the End”)


 Matt. 24:45 - David H. Splane: The “Slave” Is Not 1900 Years Old

 Matt. 24:45 - David H. Splane: Decisions of “the Faithful and Discreet Slave”

 Matt. 24:45 - Samuel F. Herd: Slave for Jehovah—A Cherished Privilege

 
[Matt. 24:45] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 67 references
w85 2/1 21; su 80; w83 8/15 23; uw 119-120; w82 12/15 26; w81 3/1 24-26, 28-30; w81 10/1 23-24; kc 147, 150; tr 120-121; yb81 6; w80 7/15 21; w80 8/1 20; w79 3/1 20-25; w79 7/1 7-8; w77 13-14; w77 750-751; go 158-159; w76 443; w75 45-46; w75 77-78; ka 338-347; w72 458, 636, 731, 755; or 8-9; w71 81; w71 462; w71 749-750, 755-756; ad 94, 372, 562; w69 51, 200; w68 656; w67 590; qm 380; yl 41; w66 558, 607; li 182; w65 144; im 339; g65 2/8 28; w64 68, 465, 613; w63 107, 176, 338, 539; w62 94, 430, 726; w61 144, 410, 631; ns 297-312, 367; w60 47, 434; jp 69; w58 486; w56 692; qm55 353; sr55 208; w54 163, 412, 532, 638; w53 215, 758; nh 260; w52 77; lg 199; w50 228, 387; w44 9, 331; w43 215; w39 75; hs34 39; v-3 121; w31 83; w30 5
Index 1986-2026 - 32 references
w22.07 10-12; lff lesson 54; w20.01 31; od 18-20; it-1 805-806; w17.02 26-28; w14 8/15 3-5; jl lesson 19; w13 7/15 20-23; w09 6/15 20-24; w07 4/1 22; w07 11/1 30; re 201; w05 9/15 22; w04 3/1 8-18; w02 3/1 15; w02 3/15 13-14; w02 12/1 17; wt 130-131; w01 7/1 11-12; w00 5/1 15-16; w98 3/15 20; w97 1/1 13-14; w95 5/15 16-17; kl 160-161; w93 5/1 16-17; w93 8/15 10; jv 142-143, 146, 626; w90 3/15 10-14; w87 5/1 15-16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 805-806
Si (Matt. 24:3, 7, 14, 45-47) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶26
Research Guide - 32 references
w22.07 10-12 (Support Our Overseer Jesus); lff lesson 54 (The Role of “the Faithful and Discreet Slave”); w20.01 31 par. 15 (We Will Go With You); od chap. 3 pars. 3-7 (“Remember Those Who Are Taking the Lead Among You”); it-1 “Faithful and Discreet Slave”; w17.02 26-28 (Who Is Leading God’s People Today?); w14 8/15 3-5 (Are You Receiving “Food at the Proper Time”?); jl lesson 19 (Who Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?); w13 7/15 20-23 pars. 2-14 (“Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?”); w09 6/15 20-24 (The Faithful Steward and Its Governing Body); w07 4/1 22 pars. 4-5 (Loyal to Christ and His Faithful Slave); w07 11/1 29-30 pars. 12-13 (Searching Into “the Deep Things of God”); w05 9/15 22 pars. 8-9 (Go On Walking as Jesus Christ Walked); w04 3/1 8-12 (A “Slave” Who Is Both Faithful and Discreet); w04 3/1 13-18 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); w02 3/1 15 par. 9 (How Precious Is the Truth to You?); w02 3/15 13-14 (Christ Leads His Congregation); w02 12/1 17 pars. 17-18 (Enjoy Personal Study of God’s Word); wt chap. 14 pars. 7-8 (How Does Jehovah Direct His Organization?); w01 7/1 11 par. 17 (Rejoice in the Knowledge of Jehovah); w00 5/1 15-16 (Hear What the Spirit Has to Say); w98 3/15 20 pars. 8-9 (Living Up to Christian Dedication in Freedom); w97 1/1 13-14 pars. 4-9 (The Greater Glory of Jehovah’s House); w95 5/15 16-17 (Part 1—Flashes of Light—Great and Small); kl chap. 17 (Find Security Among God’s People); w93 5/1 16-17 (Expanded Activities During Christ’s Presence); w93 8/15 10 (Why You Need to Attend Christian Meetings); jv chap. 10 (Growing in Accurate Knowledge of the Truth); jv chap. 28 (Testing and Sifting From Within); w90 3/15 10-14 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body); re chap. 29 (Singing the Triumphal New Song); w87 5/1 15-16 (Preserving Life in Time of Famine)


 
[Matt. 24:46] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 20 references
w81 3/1 26-28; w77 14; w77 751; w75 47; w75 77-78; ka 347, 353; w72 458, 731, 755; w71 462; w71 749-750, 755-756; li 182; w61 144; ns 297-312; w60 47, 435; w58 486; w57 370; sr55 208; w54 412; nh 260; w50 228; w47 199; w43 216; w34 133, 216; jh 196, 348; v-3 121; w31 83
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 805; w13 7/15 7-8, 24; w07 4/1 22; w04 3/1 11-12; w95 5/15 16-17; w93 5/1 16-17; w90 3/15 13-14
Si (Matt. 24:3, 7, 14, 45-47) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶26
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Faithful and Discreet Slave” par. 1; w13 7/15 3-8 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w13 7/15 24 pars. 15-16 (“Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?”); w07 4/1 22 par. 5 (Loyal to Christ and His Faithful Slave); w04 3/1 11-12 (A “Slave” Who Is Both Faithful and Discreet); w95 5/15 16-17 (Part 1—Flashes of Light—Great and Small); w93 5/1 16-17 (Expanded Activities During Christ’s Presence); w90 3/15 13-14 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body)


 
[Matt. 24:47] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 27 references
w85 2/1 21; uw 120; w81 3/1 29; tr 120-121; w77 14; w77 751; w75 77-79; w72 458, 731; or 10; w71 462; w71 750, 755-756; w69 200; w67 560; qm 380; w66 104, 607; li 182, 185; w64 465; w61 144, 595; ns 297-312, 367; w60 47, 437; w58 486; w57 370; sr55 208; nh 260; w52 78; w50 230, 387, 448; w47 199; w43 216, 348; w37 45; w34 133; jh 196; hs34 39; v-3 121; w31 316; w30 5, 201, 373
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
od 20; it-1 805-806; w13 7/15 8, 24-25; w09 2/15 26; w08 1/15 24-25; w07 4/1 22-23; w04 3/1 12; w93 5/1 16-17; w90 3/15 14; w87 8/1 16-17
Si (Matt. 24:3, 7, 14, 45-47) - 1 reference
si 179 ¶26
Research Guide - 11 references
od chap. 3 par. 8 (“Remember Those Who Are Taking the Lead Among You”); it-1 “Faithful and Discreet Slave” pars. 1-4; w13 7/15 8 pars. 17-18 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w13 7/15 24-25 (“Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?”); w09 2/15 26 par. 9 (They “Keep Following the Lamb”); w08 1/15 24-25 pars. 1-2 (Counted Worthy to Be Guided to Fountains of Waters of Life); w07 4/1 22-23 pars. 5-9 (Loyal to Christ and His Faithful Slave); w04 3/1 12 pars. 18-20 (A “Slave” Who Is Both Faithful and Discreet); w93 5/1 16-17 (Expanded Activities During Christ’s Presence); w90 3/15 14 par. 21 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body); w87 8/1 16-17 pars. 6-7 (Christ’s Active Leadership Today)


 
[Matt. 24:48] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w83 9/15 14-15; w81 3/1 29; w75 110; yb75 88; ka 358-359; pm 363-364; ad 84, 539; w65 144, 176; w63 405; w62 337; g62 2/22 28; g62 11/22 27; w61 409; w58 464; w55 206; w39 83; jh 270; w33 166; v-2 228; v-3 122; v-1 149; w30 292
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 773; jy 259; w13 7/15 24; w04 3/1 13; w99 7/15 17; w88 10/15 4-5
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Evil” par. 4; jy chap. 111 (The Apostles Ask for a Sign); w13 7/15 24 (“Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?”); w04 3/1 13 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); w99 7/15 17 par. 7 (Anchored by Hope, Impelled by Love); w88 10/15 4-5 (The Sign—Are You Heeding It?)


 
[Matt. 24:49] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
su 142-143; w83 9/15 14-15; w75 110; yb75 88; ka 358, 360-361; pm 363-364; w65 144; w62 337; g62 11/22 27; w61 409; w52 78; w43 9; w39 83; v-2 228; v-3 122; w31 376
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w04 3/1 13; w99 7/15 17
Research Guide - 2 references
w04 3/1 13 pars. 2-3 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); w99 7/15 17 par. 7 (Anchored by Hope, Impelled by Love)


 
[Matt. 24:50] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w75 110; pm 363; w65 144; w58 464; w43 218; w39 83; g32 2/3 277; w31 376


 
[Matt. 24:51] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w83 9/15 14-15; w75 110-111; ka 358, 361-362; pm 363-364; ad 1580; w65 144, 176; w58 464; w52 78; w43 218; w42 40; w39 83; w31 376
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w04 3/1 13
Research Guide - 1 reference
w04 3/1 13 pars. 2-4 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!)


Matthew 25
 
[Matt. 25:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w85 2/1 17-18; w75 593; w74 431-432; w74 478; ka 169-175; ad 1234, 1637; w65 462; bf 419; w50 233; w48 327; w35 307; w33 267; w31 378; g30 12/24 220
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 1183; it-2 952; mwb18.03 7; jy 260-261; w04 3/1 14; gt chapter 111; w90 4/15 8; ws 39-40
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 1183; it-2 952
Si (Matt. 25:1-13) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 25:1-13) - 1 reference
w81 9/1 31
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 85-86; it-2 “Everyday Life in Ancient Israel”; mwb18.03 7 (“Keep on the Watch”); jy chap. 112 (A Lesson in Vigilance—The Virgins); w04 3/1 14 par. 6 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins); ws chap. 5 pars. 5-6 (Enlightenment for “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 
[Matt. 25:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w85 2/1 17-19, 21; w75 593; w74 478; ka 175-176; sr55 220; w42 36; w35 307; w33 267; w31 378
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
mwb18.03 7; jy 260; gt chapter 111; w90 4/15 8
Research Guide - 4 references
mwb18.03 7 (“Keep on the Watch”); jy chap. 112 (A Lesson in Vigilance—The Virgins); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins)


 
[Matt. 25:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 478-479; ka 176-180; ad 611; w35 309; w31 378
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter 111; w90 4/15 8
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins)


 
[Matt. 25:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ka 176-180; w61 85; w35 309; w31 378
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
gt chapter 111; w90 4/15 8; ws 39, 42
Research Guide - 3 references
gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins); ws chap. 5 pars. 5-11 (Enlightenment for “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 
[Matt. 25:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w74 479-480; w74 506-508; ka 180-183; ad 819; w40 334; w35 310; w34 23; jh 48; w31 378
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 1183; it-2 341; w15 3/15 14; jy 261; w04 3/1 14; gt chapter 111; w90 4/15 8; ws 39-40
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 86; it-2 “Marriage” par. 12; w15 3/15 14 par. 9 (Will You “Keep on the Watch”?); jy chap. 112 (A Lesson in Vigilance—The Virgins); w04 3/1 14 par. 7 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins); ws chap. 5 pars. 5-8 (Enlightenment for “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 
[Matt. 25:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w81 9/1 31; ka 190-191; ad 819; w61 85; w35 310; w34 23; w31 378
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 1183; it-2 341; mwb18.03 7; w15 3/15 14; w04 3/1 14; gt chapter 111; w90 4/15 8-9
Research Guide - 7 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 86; it-2 “Marriage” par. 12; mwb18.03 7 (“Keep on the Watch”); w15 3/15 12-16 (Will You “Keep on the Watch”?); w04 3/1 14 par. 8 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8-9 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins)


 
[Matt. 25:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w74 507-508; ka 191-193; ad 819, 1671; w35 310; w31 378; g30 12/24 221
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
ws 41-43
Research Guide - 1 reference
ws chap. 5 (Enlightenment for “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 
[Matt. 25:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ka 193-196; ad 1360; w61 85; w35 311
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 1183; mwb18.03 7; w15 3/15 14-15; jy 261; w04 3/1 14-15; gt chapter(s) 111; w90 4/15 8-9; ws 43-44
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 86; mwb18.03 7 (“Keep on the Watch”); w15 3/15 14-15 pars. 10-12 (Will You “Keep on the Watch”?); jy chap. 112 (A Lesson in Vigilance—The Virgins); w04 3/1 14-15 pars. 9-10 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8-9 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins); ws chap. 5 pars. 13-16 (Enlightenment for “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 
[Matt. 25:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ka 193-200; ad 1360; w35 311
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
mwb18.03 7; w15 3/15 14-15; w04 3/1 15; ws 43-44
Research Guide - 4 references
mwb18.03 7 (“Keep on the Watch”); w15 3/15 14-15 pars. 10-12 (Will You “Keep on the Watch”?); w04 3/1 15 par. 10 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); ws chap. 5 pars. 13-16 (Enlightenment for “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 
[Matt. 25:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 508; ka 200-202; ad 819; w35 312
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 1183; it-2 341; mwb18.03 7; w15 3/15 13; jy 261; w13 7/15 7-8; gt chapter 111; w90 4/15 8-9; ws 44, 46, 53-55
Research Guide - 10 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 86; it-2 “Marriage” par. 12; mwb18.03 7 (“Keep on the Watch”); w15 3/15 13 par. 5 (Will You “Keep on the Watch”?); jy chap. 112 (A Lesson in Vigilance—The Virgins); w13 7/15 7-8 pars. 16-18 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8-9 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins); ws chap. 5 pars. 16-18 (Enlightenment for “the Conclusion of the System of Things”); ws chap. 6 (On the Watch During “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 
[Matt. 25:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 508-509; ka 202-204; w35 312
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w15 3/15 15; jy 261; gt chapter 111; w90 4/15 8-9; ws 47, 53-55
Research Guide - 5 references
w15 3/15 15 par. 12 (Will You “Keep on the Watch”?); jy chap. 112 (A Lesson in Vigilance—The Virgins); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8-9 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins); ws chap. 6 pars. 2-21 (On the Watch During “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 Matt. 25:12 - David H. Splane: I Do Not Know You

 
[Matt. 25:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w74 508-509; ka 202-204; w35 312
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w15 3/15 15; jy 261; gt chapter 111; w90 4/15 8-9; ws 47, 54-55
Research Guide - 5 references
w15 3/15 15 par. 12 (Will You “Keep on the Watch”?); jy chap. 112 (A Lesson in Vigilance—The Virgins); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 4/15 8-9 (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins); ws chap. 6 pars. 2-21 (On the Watch During “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 
[Matt. 25:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w85 2/1 19; w74 509; ka 204-205; w35 313
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
jy 261; w12 9/15 23; w04 3/1 18; w99 5/1 22; ws 47, 53
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 112 (A Lesson in Vigilance—The Virgins); w12 9/15 23 (“You Know Neither the Day Nor the Hour”); w04 3/1 18 par. 21 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); w99 5/1 22 pars. 9-10 (Be Vigilant and Be Diligent!); ws chap. 6 (On the Watch During “the Conclusion of the System of Things”)


 
[Matt. 25:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w74 541-542; ka 213-218, 237-238; ad 562, 1123; bf 466; w47 199; w43 12; w42 36; w33 268
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 1183; w15 3/15 20; jy 262; w04 3/1 15; gt chapter 111; w90 3/15 11; w90 5/1 8; w87 8/1 15-16; ws 56-58, 60-61, 65-66
Si (Matt. 25:14-30) - 1 reference
si 177 ¶10
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 25:14-30) - 1 reference
w81 11/1 31
Research Guide - 10 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 87; w15 3/15 20 par. 4 (Learn From the Illustration of the Talents); jy chap. 113 (A Lesson in Diligence—The Talents); w04 3/1 15-16 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 3/15 11 pars. 4-5 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body); w90 5/1 8 (The Illustration of the Talents); w87 8/1 15-16 pars. 1-4 (Christ’s Active Leadership Today); ws chap. 7 pars. 1-10 (Settling Accounts Over the Use of Christ’s Funds); ws chap. 8 (Sharing in “the Joy” of the “Prince of Peace”)


 
[Matt. 25:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w81 11/1 31; w74 541-542; ka 218-219; ad 819, 1164; w61 86; w54 407; w43 12; w33 268
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 1183; w15 3/15 20-21; w04 3/1 15-16; w95 6/15 17-18; ws 57-58, 60, 64
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1183
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 88; w15 3/15 20-21 pars. 4-8 (Learn From the Illustration of the Talents); w04 3/1 15-16 pars. 12-14 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); w95 6/15 17-18 pars. 17-20 (What Motivates You to Serve God?); ws chap. 7 (Settling Accounts Over the Use of Christ’s Funds)


 
[Matt. 25:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 556-557; ka 220-225, 230-237; w43 13
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w15 3/15 20-22; jy 262; ws 57-58, 60, 64
Research Guide - 3 references
w15 3/15 19-24 (Learn From the Illustration of the Talents); jy chap. 113 (A Lesson in Diligence—The Talents); ws chap. 7 pars. 3-16 (Settling Accounts Over the Use of Christ’s Funds)


 
[Matt. 25:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 556-557; ka 220-225, 230-237; w43 13
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 262; ws 57-58, 60, 64
Research Guide - 2 references
jy chap. 113 (A Lesson in Diligence—The Talents); ws chap. 7 pars. 3-16 (Settling Accounts Over the Use of Christ’s Funds)


 
[Matt. 25:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 589; ka 247; ad 1049; w43 13
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1183; w12 8/1 28-29
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 88; w12 8/1 28-29 (Champions of the Truth)


 
[Matt. 25:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ka 229-232; w65 462; w43 13
Index 1986-2026 - 10 references
w15 3/15 22-23; w13 7/15 7-8; w04 3/1 16; gt chapter 111; w90 3/15 13; w90 5/1 9; w87 8/1 16; ws 56-58, 62-64, 66-67
Research Guide - 9 references
w15 3/15 22-23 (Learn From the Illustration of the Talents); w13 7/15 7-8 pars. 16-18 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w04 3/1 16 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 3/15 12-13 pars. 14-15 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body); w90 5/1 9 (The Illustration of the Talents); w87 8/1 16 (Christ’s Active Leadership Today); ws chap. 7 (Settling Accounts Over the Use of Christ’s Funds); ws chap. 8 pars. 2-5 (Sharing in “the Joy” of the “Prince of Peace”)


 
[Matt. 25:20] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
jy 262; w95 6/15 17
Research Guide - 2 references
jy chap. 113 (A Lesson in Diligence—The Talents); w95 6/15 17 pars. 17-18 (What Motivates You to Serve God?)


 
[Matt. 25:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w82 8/1 15; w74 559; ka 241, 246-247; w72 731; im 341; w64 471; bf 466; w60 47; w50 233-234; w43 14; w42 254; w41 68; w34 9, 26, 120; jh 114, 182; g34 3/14 380; w32 56; v-3 124; w31 7; w30 7
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w04 3/1 17; w95 6/15 17; gt chapter 111; w90 3/15 12-14; w90 5/1 9; ws 65-72
Research Guide - 6 references
w04 3/1 17 par. 17 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); w95 6/15 17 pars. 17-18 (What Motivates You to Serve God?); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 3/15 12-14 pars. 13-21 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body); w90 5/1 9 (The Illustration of the Talents); ws chap. 8 (Sharing in “the Joy” of the “Prince of Peace”)


 
[Matt. 25:22] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w21.08 22; jy 262; w95 6/15 17
Research Guide - 3 references
w21.08 22 pars. 9-10 (Find Joy in the Privileges You Have); jy chap. 113 (A Lesson in Diligence—The Talents); w95 6/15 17 pars. 17-18 (What Motivates You to Serve God?)


 
[Matt. 25:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w82 8/1 15; w74 559; ka 241, 246-247; w72 731; w65 131; im 341; bf 466; w61 468; w55 468; w54 407; w50 233
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w21.08 22; w04 3/1 17; w95 6/15 17; gt chapter 111; w90 5/1 9
Research Guide - 5 references
w21.08 22 pars. 9-10 (Find Joy in the Privileges You Have); w04 3/1 17 par. 17 (‘The Faithful Slave’ Passes the Test!); w95 6/15 17 pars. 17-18 (What Motivates You to Serve God?); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 5/1 9 (The Illustration of the Talents)


Matt. 25:24 - Winnowing Grain
 
[Matt. 25:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w74 589-590; ka 247-248; w62 337


 
[Matt. 25:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w74 589-590; ka 248; ad 185; w62 337; w53 217
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 248; jy 263; w12 8/1 28-29; gt chapter 111
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 248
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Bank, Banker” par. 4; jy chap. 113 (A Lesson in Diligence—The Talents); w12 8/1 28-29 (Champions of the Truth); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days)


 
[Matt. 25:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w81 11/1 31; w74 590; ka 248-252; ad 838, 1049; w65 144, 176; w43 14
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 1183; w15 3/15 23-24; jy 263; w95 6/15 17-18; w90 3/15 13
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Illustrations” par. 88; w15 3/15 19-24 (Learn From the Illustration of the Talents); jy chap. 113 (A Lesson in Diligence—The Talents); w95 6/15 17-18 pars. 17-19 (What Motivates You to Serve God?); w90 3/15 13 pars. 16-17 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body)


 
[Matt. 25:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w74 590; ka 248-249; ad 819, 838; g65 11/8 4; g62 2/8 23; g61 10/22 20; w55 319
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 248, 1183, 1212; w13 7/15 7-8; w11 5/1 26; w08 12/1 8
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Bank, Banker”; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 88; it-1 “Interest” par. 4; w13 7/15 7-8 pars. 16-18 (“Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?”); w11 5/1 26 (Life in Bible Times—Money); w08 12/1 8 (Did You Know?)


 
[Matt. 25:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w74 591; ka 252, 254; w64 754; w62 337; w53 217; pr32 42; w31 165, 377


 
[Matt. 25:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w74 591; ka 254-255; w61 87, 372; w52 78; w31 28, 377


 Matt. 25:30 - William Malenfant: Use Your Talents Wisely

 
[Matt. 25:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w74 591; ka 253-254; ad 1049, 1580; w62 337; w61 372; pp 360; w31 377
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
gt chapter 111; w90 3/15 12-13; w90 5/1 9; ws 58, 60, 64
Research Guide - 4 references
gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 3/15 12-13 pars. 13-17 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body); w90 5/1 9 (The Illustration of the Talents); ws chap. 7 pars. 6-15 (Settling Accounts Over the Use of Christ’s Funds)


 Matt. 25:31-34 - Kenneth Cook, Jr.: Will You Keep Standing Among the Righteous?

 
[Matt. 25:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 31 references
su 114-115; w83 1/1 13; kc 153-154; w80 10/1 27; w79 6/15 24; go 160-161; w74 625-626; w73 200; ka 258-259; g73 7/22 5-6; w72 200; w71 238-239; ad 78, 96, 642, 678, 1035, 1162; w70 185-186; w69 298; w67 616; g67 12/8 27; im 341; w64 678; g64 1/8 28; w63 588, 681; bf 467, 512-513, 516; w62 681; w61 59; ns 359; w60 54; w59 158; sr55 160; w53 122; w51 368; w50 120; w49 148; w47 201; w46 156; ci 187; w37 251; w36 103; w35 232; w34 153; jh 110; w30 163, 168, 181
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 1151, 1183-1184; jy 264; w97 5/15 11; w95 10/15 18-24; w93 5/1 19; jv 163-164; gt chapter 111; w90 5/15 8; w87 5/15 12; w86 10/15 6
MWB 26/3-1/4/18 (Matt. 25:31-33) - 1 reference
w15 3/15 27 ¶7
Research Guide - 12 references
it-1 “Hospitality” par. 20; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 89; jy chap. 114 (Christ in Power Judges the Sheep and the Goats); w97 5/15 11 par. 8 (When Jesus Comes in Kingdom Glory); w95 10/15 18-23 (How Will You Stand Before the Judgment Seat?); w95 10/15 23-28 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); w93 5/1 19 pars. 15-16 (Expanded Activities During Christ’s Presence); jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 5/15 8 (When Christ Arrives in Kingdom Power); w87 5/15 11-12 pars. 8-10 (Peace at Last!—When God Speaks); w86 10/15 6 (A Change of Rulership—Soon!)


 
[Matt. 25:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 35 references
w85 2/1 19-22; su 114, 118; w83 1/1 13; w81 8/1 25; kc 153-154; tr 96; w80 10/1 27; go 160-161, 163; w76 346-347; w74 626; w73 200; ka 258-260, 262-264; g73 7/22 5-6; w72 200; ad 553, 819; w69 102; w66 70, 104; w65 575; g65 4/22 29; w64 556; g64 1/8 28; w63 346, 392, 681; bf 467, 516; w62 681; g62 5/8 8; g62 9/8 28; w61 49, 219, 632; ns 359; w60 54; w59 158; w58 177; sr55 160; w53 122; w49 150, 287; w47 201; w46 156, 199; w41 262; w40 138; w39 110; s 161; w37 251; en 320; cg36 7, 23; w35 232; g35 1/2 219; w34 248; de 29; w30 362
Index 1986-2026 - 11 references
it-1 1183-1184; w15 1/1 13; re 123; w98 8/15 20; w95 2/1 12-13; w95 10/15 22-24; w93 5/1 19; jv 163-164; w89 5/1 19; w87 3/1 29; w87 5/15 12-13
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1183-1184
MWB 26/3-1/4/18 (Matt. 25:31-33) - 1 reference
w15 3/15 27 ¶7
Research Guide - 12 references
it-1 “Illustrations” pars. 89-90; w15 1/1 13 (Did You Know?); w98 8/15 20 par. 17 (Strengthening Our Confidence in God’s Righteousness); w95 2/1 12-13 (A Great Crowd of True Worshipers—From Where Have They Come?); w95 10/15 22 pars. 21-23 (How Will You Stand Before the Judgment Seat?); w95 10/15 23-24 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); w93 5/1 19 pars. 15-16 (Expanded Activities During Christ’s Presence); jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?); w89 5/1 19 pars. 3-6 (Worship the Creator, Not The Creation); re chap. 20 par. 13 (A Multitudinous Great Crowd); w87 3/1 28-29 pars. 15-16 (Making All Things New); w87 5/15 11-13 pars. 8-15 (Peace at Last!—When God Speaks)


 
[Matt. 25:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 15 references
w83 1/1 13; kc 153-154; w80 7/15 23; go 163; w74 626; ka 258, 264-269; g73 7/22 5-6; ad 710, 819; w65 175; w64 556; w63 392; bf 467, 516, 539; w61 219; ns 359; w59 158; w49 151; w47 201; w46 156; ci 187; en 320; cg36 23; g35 1/2 219; w30 362
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 1029, 1184; w95 2/1 12-13; w93 5/1 19; jv 163-164
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1184
MWB 26/3-1/4/18 (Matt. 25:31-33) - 1 reference
w15 3/15 27 ¶7
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Hand” par. 14; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 90; w95 2/1 12-13 (A Great Crowd of True Worshipers—From Where Have They Come?); w93 5/1 19 pars. 15-17 (Expanded Activities During Christ’s Presence); jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?)


 
[Matt. 25:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 32 references
w85 2/1 22-23; su 119-120; w83 1/1 14; w83 8/1 27; w80 3/1 11; w78 9/1 24; go 163-164, 166; w76 755; sl 359-360; w74 287-288; w74 626-627; g74 8/22 28; w73 495; w73 678; ka 269-274, 291-292; g73 7/22 6; w71 559; ad 242, 1529; w65 462, 471; w64 54, 633; pw 30; w63 537; w62 300; w61 109; w59 50, 479; w55 446; w53 125; el 241; w49 151-152, 287; w47 201; w44 283; w42 103, 294; w41 263; ci 187; w39 110; w38 249; w34 243; de 35; w30 365
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
w22.09 14; it-2 1207; w95 10/15 26-27; jv 164; gt chapter 111; w90 5/15 8; w90 6/1 6; w89 9/1 19-20
Research Guide - 8 references
w22.09 14 (Is Your Name in “the Book of Life”?); it-2 “World” pars. 12-14; w95 10/15 26-27 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 5/15 8 (When Christ Arrives in Kingdom Power); w90 6/1 6 (A Grand Millennium Approaching); w89 9/1 19-20 pars. 8-9 (Remaining Organized for Survival Into the Millennium)


 
[Matt. 25:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
go 163-165; w74 627-628; ka 269-270; ad 566, 1162; w66 95; w65 388; w62 18, 442; yb62 28; w57 54; ci 187; g35 1/30 273; w32 232; v-3 83; de 32; w30 364
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w95 10/15 25-26; jv 164
Research Guide - 2 references
w95 10/15 25-26 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?)


 
[Matt. 25:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w80 2/1 28; go 164-165; w74 20; w74 627-628; ka 269-270; ad 1162, 1344; fm 66; w66 95; w65 388; w62 18, 442; yb62 28; w57 54; w47 13; s 146; g35 1/30 273; de 32
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w95 10/15 25-26; jv 164
Research Guide - 2 references
w95 10/15 25-26 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?)


 
[Matt. 25:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
go 164-165; w74 627; ka 274-275; ad 437; sr55 164, 167; el 242-243; w49 153
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 606; w95 10/15 25-26
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 606
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Declare Righteous” par. 16; w95 10/15 25-26 pars. 7-12 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?)


 
[Matt. 25:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
go 164-165; w74 627; ka 274-275; g62 8/8 4; w49 153
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w95 10/15 25-26
Research Guide - 1 reference
w95 10/15 25-26 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?)


 
[Matt. 25:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
go 164-165; w74 627; ka 274-275; g62 8/8 4
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w95 10/15 25-26
Research Guide - 1 reference
w95 10/15 25-26 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?)


 Matt. 25:40 - Kenneth Godburn: Loyal Support for Christ’s Brothers

 
[Matt. 25:40] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 29 references
w85 2/1 19-21; kc 153-154; go 164-165; w74 250; w74 287; w74 627-628; po 183-184; ka 275-282; w71 420-421; ad 57, 84, 371, 437, 783, 1191; w66 95, 192; w65 175; im 342; w64 75; w62 18, 46; yb62 28; g62 2/22 28; ns 359; w60 54, 444; w57 54, 277; w54 427; w53 116, 447; w51 328; el 243; w49 154, 202; w40 328; w36 269; g35 1/30 273
Index 1986-2026 - 16 references
it-1 940, 1151, 1184; w15 3/15 26-27, 29; jy 265; w09 10/15 15-17; w02 2/1 22; w95 2/1 12-13; w95 2/15 15; w95 10/15 24-26; w93 5/1 20-21; jv 164; gt chapter 111; w90 5/15 9; w89 9/1 19-20
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 1151
Research Guide - 15 references
it-1 “Gifts of Mercy” par. 12; it-1 “Hospitality” par. 20; it-1 “Illustrations” par. 90; w15 3/15 26-29 pars. 4-17 (Loyally Supporting Christ’s Brothers); jy chap. 114 (Christ in Power Judges the Sheep and the Goats); w09 10/15 15-17 pars. 15-18 (“You Are My Friends”); w02 2/1 22 (Have You Received “the Spirit of the Truth”?); w95 2/1 12-13 (A Great Crowd of True Worshipers—From Where Have They Come?); w95 2/15 15 par. 8 (Saved Alive Through the Great Tribulation); w95 10/15 24-26 pars. 5-12 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); w93 5/1 19-21 pars. 20-24 (Expanded Activities During Christ’s Presence); jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?); gt chap. 111 (Sign of the Last Days); w90 5/15 9 (When Christ Arrives in Kingdom Power); w89 9/1 19-20 pars. 8-11 (Remaining Organized for Survival Into the Millennium)


 
[Matt. 25:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 21 references
su 120; go 167-168; sl 272; w74 381; w74 652; w73 238; ka 284-286; ad 78, 288, 402, 432, 583, 824, 1577; w67 134; w65 112, 175-176, 384; im 343; w63 682; bf 539; w61 43; ns 359; w55 593; dh 69; lg 64; el 244; w49 155; w47 201; w40 138; w36 297; g35 1/2 219, 222
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 617; w08 11/1 5, 7; re 294-295; w95 10/15 27; jv 164
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Destruction” par. 8; w08 11/1 5-7 (What Did Jesus Teach About Hell?); w95 10/15 27 pars. 18-19 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?); re chap. 40 par. 32 (Crushing the Serpent’s Head)


 
[Matt. 25:42] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
go 167-168; ka 284, 286; w65 175; w61 43; ns 359; g35 1/2 219
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jv 164
Research Guide - 1 reference
jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?)


 
[Matt. 25:43] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
go 167-168; ka 284, 286; w65 175; w61 43; ns 359; g35 1/2 219
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jv 164
Research Guide - 1 reference
jv chap. 12 (The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?)


 
[Matt. 25:44] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
go 167-168; w75 717; w74 651; ka 286-287; w71 457; ad 1308; w65 175; w61 43; ns 359; sr55 165-167; el 244; w49 156; w35 73; g35 1/2 219


 
[Matt. 25:45] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 14 references
go 167-168; w74 250; w74 651; ka 287; w71 457; w65 175; im 342; w62 46, 429; w61 43, 210; ns 359; w60 54; w57 277; sr55 167; w53 447; w51 328; el 245; w49 156; w47 202; w35 73; g35 1/2 219
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w95 10/15 24-25
Research Guide - 1 reference
w95 10/15 24-25 pars. 5-6 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?)


 
[Matt. 25:46] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 20 references
w85 2/1 23; w83 1/1 14; w83 8/1 27; cj 172-173; go 170-172; w76 347; sl 274; w74 123; w74 377; w74 652; po 184; ts 181; ka 290-291; ad 288, 406; w65 112, 176, 575; im 344, 368, 370, 406; w64 633, 731; pw 30; bf 539; g63 10/22 27; ns 359; w51 287; el 246; w49 157; w47 202; tf 369; w39 69; w38 314, 327; w36 297; g35 1/2 219; w30 365
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-1 562-563, 617; w09 8/15 8-9; w08 11/1 5, 7; w95 10/15 26-28; w93 5/15 31; rs 171; w87 5/15 12-13
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 563
Si - 1 reference
si 179 ¶26
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Cutting Off”; it-1 “Destruction” par. 8; w09 8/15 8 par. 6 (Everlasting Life on Earth—A Christian Hope?); w08 11/1 5-7 (What Did Jesus Teach About Hell?); w95 10/15 23-28 (What Future for the Sheep and the Goats?); w93 5/15 31 (Questions From Readers); rs 171 par. 2 (Hell); w87 5/15 12-13 pars. 10-15 (Peace at Last!—When God Speaks)


Matthew 26
 
[Matt. 26:1] Textual references
Si (Matt. 26:1-27:66) - 1 reference
si 180 ¶27


 Matt. 26:2 - Mark Noumair: Pray for Integrity

 
[Matt. 26:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 280
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 266; gt chapter 112; w90 6/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 115 (Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches); gt chap. 112 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand); w90 6/1 8 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand)


 
[Matt. 26:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 81, 385, 976, 1431
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 266; gt chapter 112; w90 6/1 8-9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 115 (Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches); gt chap. 112 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand); w90 6/1 8-9 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand)


 
[Matt. 26:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 619, 1054, 1431
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 266; gt chapter 112; w90 6/1 8-9
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 115 (Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches); gt chap. 112 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand); w90 6/1 8-9 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand)


 
[Matt. 26:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1056, 1118
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-2 238-239; jy 236; gt chapter 101; w89 10/15 8; w86 2/15 31
Research Guide - 5 references
it-2 “Leprosy” par. 14; jy chap. 101 (A Meal at Simon’s House in Bethany); gt chap. 101 (At Bethany, in the House of Simon); w89 10/15 8 (At Bethany, in the House of Simon); w86 2/15 31 (Questions From Readers)


Matt. 26:7 - Alabaster Jar
 
[Matt. 26:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w80 2/15 29; ad 49, 1120, 1635; w63 509
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-1 69; it-2 348-349; jy 236; w08 5/1 31; w07 2/1 20; gt chapter 101; w89 10/15 8-9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 69; it-2 348-349
Research Guide - 7 references
it-1 “Alabaster” pars. 2-3; it-2 “Mary” No. 2 ¶3-5; jy chap. 101 (A Meal at Simon’s House in Bethany); w08 5/1 31 (Did You Know?); w07 2/1 20 (Jehovah Is an Appreciative God); gt chap. 101 (At Bethany, in the House of Simon); w89 10/15 8-9 (At Bethany, in the House of Simon)


 
[Matt. 26:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 976; w63 509
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 129; w00 4/15 31
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 129
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶5; w00 4/15 31 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 26:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1320; w63 509
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 129
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶5


 
[Matt. 26:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g62 5/22 28


 
[Matt. 26:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w76 202; w75 69-70; w72 579-580; li 22
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
mrt article 36; w15 6/15 5; w05 11/1 6-7; g98 6/8 8-9
Research Guide - 4 references
mrt article 36 (Is a Fair Economic System Possible?); w15 6/15 5 par. 7 (Christ—The Power of God); w05 11/1 6-7 (Can Anyone Really Change the World?); g98 6/8 8-9 (The End of Poverty Nears)


 
[Matt. 26:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1247
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 547-548
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 547-548
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Ointment and Perfumes” par. 3


 
[Matt. 26:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
km 4/79 3; w74 574; ad 1671
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 1206; mwb17.12 5
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “World” par. 8; mwb17.12 5 (New Feature of the Midweek Meeting)


 
[Matt. 26:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
pm 320-321; ad 776, 976, 1611; w63 509; w61 409
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 129-130; jy 266-267; gt chapter 112; w90 6/1 9
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶6; jy chap. 115 (Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches); gt chap. 112 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand); w90 6/1 9 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand)


 
[Matt. 26:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 14 references
g78 9/22 27-28; sl 54; pm 320-322; ad 260, 776, 833, 976, 1175, 1611, 1685; g64 6/22 8; w63 405, 509; w61 409; w58 198
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-2 130; lfb 201; jy 266-267; nwt 15; w08 9/1 25; gt chapter 112; w90 6/1 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 129-130
Si - 1 reference
si 176 ¶8
Research Guide - 7 references
it-2 “Judas” No. 4-No. 4 ¶7; lfb lesson 86 (Jesus Resurrects Lazarus); jy chap. 115 (Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches); nwt 15 par. 3 (Question 6: What did the Bible foretell about the Messiah?); w08 9/1 25 (Did You Know?); gt chap. 112 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand); w90 6/1 9 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand)


 
[Matt. 26:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
pm 321


 
[Matt. 26:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
pm 321; ad 573, 1229, 1274
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 820; it-2 583; mwb18.04 2; jy 267; gt chapter 112; w90 6/1 9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 820; it-2 583
MWB 2-8/4/18 (Matt. 26:17-20) - 2 references
Mt 26:18, nwtsty; Mt 26:17, nwtsty
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Festival” par. 4; it-2 “Passover” pars. 18-19; mwb18.04 2 (April 2-8); jy chap. 115 (Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches); gt chap. 112 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand); w90 6/1 9 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand)


Matt. 26:18 - The Passover Meal
 
[Matt. 26:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 94, 1334, 1659
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 267; w13 8/1 10; gt chapter 112; w90 6/1 9
MWB 2-8/4/18 (Matt. 26:17-20) - 1 reference
Mt 26:18, nwtsty
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 115 (Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches); w13 8/1 10 (Why Are Some Bible Characters Left Unnamed?); gt chap. 112 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand); w90 6/1 9 (Jesus’ Final Passover Is At Hand)


 
[Matt. 26:19] Textual references
MWB 2-8/4/18 (Matt. 26:17-20) - 1 reference
Mt 26:18, nwtsty


 
[Matt. 26:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w73 175; ad 204, 1273, 1560
MWB 2-8/4/18 (Matt. 26:17-20) - 1 reference
Mt 26:18, nwtsty


 
[Matt. 26:21] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 977; w51 45
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 270; gt chapter 114; w90 7/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 117 (The Lord’s Evening Meal); gt chap. 114 (The Memorial Supper); w90 7/1 8 (The Memorial Supper)


 
[Matt. 26:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w52 572; w51 45
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 261; jy 270; gt chapter 114; w90 7/1 8
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Basin” par. 7; jy chap. 117 (The Lord’s Evening Meal); gt chap. 114 (The Memorial Supper); w90 7/1 8 (The Memorial Supper)


 
[Matt. 26:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w61 409


 
[Matt. 26:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1366; w61 409
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w11 6/1 18
Research Guide - 1 reference
w11 6/1 18 (Did You Know?)


 
[Matt. 26:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 24 references
w85 2/15 12-13; w77 138; w76 75; w72 166; g72 3/22 27-28; ad 241, 1071, 1177; w69 160, 331; w66 106; im 90; w64 169, 394; w63 199; w61 165, 352; w59 379; yw 148; w57 170, 197; w56 49; w54 174; w53 153; w52 103; w51 49; g51 3/22 25; w47 54; w46 76; w43 70; w42 77; w39 92; jh 105; w32 53
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-2 259; w13 12/15 23-26; w08 4/1 27-28; g99 5/8 26; w91 1/15 21; w91 3/1 27-28; w90 2/15 16-17; rs 262-263
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 259
MWB 2-8/4/18 - 1 reference
Mt 26:26, nwtsty
Research Guide - 8 references
it-2 “Loaf” pars. 2-3; w13 12/15 23-26 pars. 6-15 (‘Do This in Remembrance of Me’); w08 4/1 27-28 (The Eucharist—The Facts Behind the Ritual); g99 5/8 26 (How Should Christians View the Mass?); w91 1/15 21 (“This Is My Body”); w91 3/1 26-30 (The “New World Translation”—Scholarly and Honest); w90 2/15 16-17 (‘Discerning What We Are’—At Memorial Time); rs 262-263 (Mass)


 
[Matt. 26:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 19 references
w78 3/1 9-10; w77 138; w72 166; ad 1636, 1659; w69 159; w67 726; li 331; w64 159, 169, 394; w61 165, 352; w59 379, 649; yw 148; w57 197; g57 4/8 26; w56 50; w54 174; w53 153; w52 103; w47 54-55; w43 73; w42 77; w39 92; jh 107; w32 54
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
w13 12/15 23-24; w08 4/1 27-28; gt chapter 114; w90 2/15 17-18; w90 7/1 9
MWB 2-8/4/18 (Matt. 26:27, 28) - 1 reference
Mt 26:28, nwtsty
Research Guide - 5 references
w13 12/15 23 par. 7 (‘Do This in Remembrance of Me’); w08 4/1 27-28 (The Eucharist—The Facts Behind the Ritual); gt chap. 114 (The Memorial Supper); w90 2/15 17-18 (‘Discerning What We Are’—At Memorial Time); w90 7/1 9 (The Memorial Supper)


 
[Matt. 26:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 21 references
w85 2/15 13; w78 3/1 9-10; w77 138; po 160; w72 166; g72 3/22 27-28; ad 437, 1636; w67 726; w66 106; li 331; im 216; w64 169; w63 199, 210; w61 165; ns 258; w59 379, 649; yw 148; w57 170, 197; g57 4/8 26; w56 50-51; w54 174; w53 156; nh 172; w49 68, 73; w47 54; w43 73; w39 92; w34 115-116; jh 164; w32 54
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
ijwfq article 45; jy 271; w13 12/15 25; w08 4/1 27-28; w03 4/1 5; g99 5/8 26; gt chapter 114; w90 2/15 17-18; rs 262-263
MWB 2-8/4/18 (Matt. 26:27, 28) - 1 reference
Mt 26:28, nwtsty
Research Guide - 9 references
jy chap. 117 (The Lord’s Evening Meal); ijwfq article 45 (Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?); w13 12/15 25 par. 12 (‘Do This in Remembrance of Me’); w08 4/1 27-28 (The Eucharist—The Facts Behind the Ritual); w03 4/1 5 (The Lord’s Supper Has Great Meaning for You); g99 5/8 26 (How Should Christians View the Mass?); gt chap. 114 (The Memorial Supper); w90 2/15 17-18 (‘Discerning What We Are’—At Memorial Time); rs 262-263 (Mass)


Matt. 26:29 - Vine
 
[Matt. 26:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w81 4/1 9-10; w78 12/15 17; w76 75; ad 1076, 1636; w68 192; w56 49; w47 54; w43 86, 313; rg 222; w39 94, 244; s 274; w38 74; jh 111; w32 55
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 269
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 269
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Lord’s Evening Meal” par. 8


 
[Matt. 26:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w78 3/1 8-9; ad 1274; w65 349; w59 487
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w02 1/15 13
Si - 1 reference
si 105 ¶30
Research Guide - 1 reference
w02 1/15 13 par. 10 (Jehovah—The Supreme Example of Goodness)


 Matt. 26:31-75 [Dramatic Bible readings - Part 3 / 3] - Be Faithful and Conquer Your Fears [Web audio]

 
[Matt. 26:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 10 references
w84 2/15 15; w80 7/15 17; ka 351-352; w72 528; pm 356-358; ad 834, 1490; w66 534; w59 78; w53 470; wl 166; pp 257
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w11 8/15 13; si 169
Si (Matt. 26:31, 56) - 1 reference
si 181 ¶32
Research Guide - 2 references
w11 8/15 13 par. 7 (They Found the Messiah!); si 169 par. 5 (Bible Book Number 38—Zechariah)


 
[Matt. 26:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ka 351-353; pp 257
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w00 2/15 19
Research Guide - 1 reference
w00 2/15 19 (Do You Have “the Mind of Christ”?)


 Matt. 26:33 - David Schafer: Beware of Overconfidence

 
[Matt. 26:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w76 370-371, 378; w59 503


 
[Matt. 26:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 362, 753, 1233; g63 5/8 27
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 486-487
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 486-487
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Cockcrowing” pars. 2-6


 
[Matt. 26:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w59 503


 
[Matt. 26:36] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 914, 927, 949, 1330
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 46; jy 282; gt chapter 117; w90 10/1 8
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Jerusalem” par. 54; jy chap. 123 (Praying When Deeply Grieved); gt chap. 117 (Agony in the Garden); w90 10/1 8 (Agony in the Garden)


 
[Matt. 26:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 927, 1263
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 282; w96 5/15 21; gt chapter 117
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 123 (Praying When Deeply Grieved); w96 5/15 21 (“A Time to Keep Quiet and a Time to Speak”); gt chap. 117 (Agony in the Garden)


 
[Matt. 26:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
km 4/79 3; w72 527; ad 431, 823; im 145; w63 233
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 282; w00 11/15 22-23; gt chapter 117; w90 10/1 8
Research Guide - 4 references
jy chap. 123 (Praying When Deeply Grieved); w00 11/15 22-23 (Serve God With a Willing Spirit); gt chap. 117 (Agony in the Garden); w90 10/1 8 (Agony in the Garden)


 
[Matt. 26:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
yb79 6; w77 48; w72 687; w71 273-274; ad 64, 163, 927, 1330, 1635; w59 733; w58 500; w51 53; wl 221; pp 256; w31 84
Index 1986-2026 - 13 references
w25.01 23; it-1 216; it-2 1154-1155; jy 282; w11 5/15 18-19; w00 11/15 22-23; w91 9/15 5-6; gt chapter 117; w90 10/1 8; rs 407; w88 1/15 17; w87 2/15 13; w87 4/15 30
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1154-1155
MWB 2-8/4/18 - 1 reference
Mt 26:39, nwtsty
Research Guide - 13 references
w25.01 23 par. 10 (What Does the Ransom Teach Us?); it-1 “Attitudes and Gestures” par. 6; it-2 “Vessels” par. 11; jy chap. 123 (Praying When Deeply Grieved); w11 5/15 18 par. 12 (Who Is the Most Important Person in Your Life?); w00 11/15 22-23 (Serve God With a Willing Spirit); w91 9/15 5-6 (Whose Prayers Are Answered?); gt chap. 117 (Agony in the Garden); w90 10/1 8 (Agony in the Garden); rs 407 par. 4 (Trinity); w88 1/15 17 par. 9 (Trust in Jah Jehovah!); w87 2/15 13 pars. 15-16 (The Two Greatest Expressions of Love Ever Made); w87 4/15 30 (Do You Remember?)


 
[Matt. 26:40] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w72 527-528; w71 273; ad 1297; w61 87
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 619; w03 1/1 20; w96 5/15 21
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 619
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Peter” par. 12; w03 1/1 20 (“Keep on the Watch”!); w96 5/15 21 (“A Time to Keep Quiet and a Time to Speak”)


 
[Matt. 26:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w72 527-528, 532; w65 122; w64 561; w61 87; w57 430; w51 502; w44 246
Index 1986-2026 - 12 references
w24.07 14; w20.05 18; it-1 841; jy 282; w13 11/15 4-5; w12 2/15 5; kp 24-26; w03 1/1 20; w00 11/15 23; w96 5/15 21; gt chapter 117; w90 10/1 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 841
Research Guide - 12 references
w24.07 14 (Keep on Guard Against Temptation); w20.05 18 (Mildness—How Does It Benefit Us?); it-1 “Flesh” par. 13; jy chap. 123 (Praying When Deeply Grieved); w13 11/15 4-5 (“Be Vigilant With a View to Prayers”); w12 2/15 4 par. 7 (Imitate Jesus’ Example of Watchfulness); kp 24-26 (“That You May Not Enter Into Temptation”); w03 1/1 20 (“Keep on the Watch”!); w00 11/15 23 (Serve God With a Willing Spirit); w96 5/15 21 (“A Time to Keep Quiet and a Time to Speak”); gt chap. 117 (Agony in the Garden); w90 10/1 8 (Agony in the Garden)


 
[Matt. 26:42] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w72 687; w71 273-274; ad 1635; w59 733
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 1154-1155; w88 1/15 17
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1154-1155
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Vessels” par. 11; w88 1/15 17 par. 9 (Trust in Jah Jehovah!)


 
[Matt. 26:43] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w71 273


 
[Matt. 26:44] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w71 273-274
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
gt chapter 117; w90 10/1 8
Research Guide - 2 references
gt chap. 117 (Agony in the Garden); w90 10/1 8 (Agony in the Garden)


 
[Matt. 26:45] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w79 3/15 29; w72 527-528
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w96 5/15 21
Research Guide - 1 reference
w96 5/15 21 (“A Time to Keep Quiet and a Time to Speak”)


 
[Matt. 26:46] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
wcg 4-5; cf 43-45
Research Guide - 2 references
wcg 4-7 (You Can Grow in Courage!); cf chap. 4 pars. 22-23 (“Look! The Lion of the Tribe of Judah”)


 
[Matt. 26:47] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w71 684-685; ad 385, 1416; g63 4/8 28; w62 574
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 284; gt chapter 118; w90 10/15 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 124 (Christ Is Betrayed and Arrested); gt chap. 118 (Betrayal and Arrest); w90 10/15 8 (Betrayal and Arrest)


 
[Matt. 26:48] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 977; w61 409
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 130; jy 284; gt chapter 118; w90 10/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 130
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶10; jy chap. 124 (Christ Is Betrayed and Arrested); gt chap. 118 (Betrayal and Arrest); w90 10/15 8 (Betrayal and Arrest)


 
[Matt. 26:49] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w62 104; w61 409; g61 6/8 25


 
[Matt. 26:50] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
jy 284
Research Guide - 1 reference
jy chap. 124 (Christ Is Betrayed and Arrested)


 
[Matt. 26:51] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1625
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-2 619; jy 284; gt chapter 118; w90 10/15 8; w86 9/1 19
Research Guide - 5 references
it-2 “Peter” par. 13; jy chap. 124 (Christ Is Betrayed and Arrested); gt chap. 118 (Betrayal and Arrest); w90 10/15 8 (Betrayal and Arrest); w86 9/1 19 par. 9 (Christian Neutrals in a Bloodstained World)


 
[Matt. 26:52] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w84 3/1 13, 15; w83 7/15 19; w82 2/1 5; ad 1280; w65 192; g65 4/22 16; w60 246; w54 607; rg 290; w39 279
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
w18.06 6-7; it-1 169; w05 1/1 11; w05 3/15 6-7; rs 271; w86 9/1 19
Research Guide - 6 references
w18.06 6-7 (“My Kingdom Is No Part of This World”); it-1 “Arms, Armor” par. 6; w05 1/1 11 par. 18 (Hold to the Pattern Jesus Set); w05 3/15 6-7 (What Influence Does Jesus Christ Have on You?); rs 271 par. 1 (Neutrality); w86 9/1 19 par. 9 (Christian Neutrals in a Bloodstained World)


 
[Matt. 26:53] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 9 references
w80 7/15 27-28; w77 567; ad 132-133, 895, 924, 1625; w69 555; w61 59; w53 390; w41 79
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 175; w02 9/1 10
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 175
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Army” par. 22; w02 9/1 10 pars. 10-11 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”)


 
[Matt. 26:54] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w80 7/15 27-28; ad 834, 1625
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w02 9/1 10
Research Guide - 1 reference
w02 9/1 10 pars. 10-11 (“Never Has Another Man Spoken Like This”)


 
[Matt. 26:55] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g63 4/8 28
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w20.03 31
Research Guide - 1 reference
w20.03 31 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 26:56] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ka 351-352; pm 357; g66 4/22 24; im 38; w63 564; wl 163
Si (Matt. 26:31, 56) - 1 reference
si 181 ¶32


 
[Matt. 26:57] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w71 684-685; ad 769, 1458; g67 1/22 27; im 91
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
jy 286-288; gt chapters 119-120; w90 11/1 8; w90 11/15 8
Research Guide - 6 references
jy chap. 125 (Jesus Is Taken to Annas, Then to Caiaphas); jy chap. 126 (Denials at the House of Caiaphas); gt chap. 119 (Taken to Annas, Then to Caiaphas); gt chap. 120 (Denials in the Courtyard); w90 11/1 8 (“He Is Liable to Death”); w90 11/15 8 (Denials in the Courtyard)


 
[Matt. 26:58] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1297, 1515
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-2 619; jy 288; ia 199-200; w10 4/1 22; gt chapter 120; w90 11/15 8
Research Guide - 6 references
it-2 “Peter” par. 13; jy chap. 126 (Denials at the House of Caiaphas); ia chap. 23 pars. 12-13 (He Learned Forgiveness From the Master); w10 4/1 22 (He Learned Forgiveness From the Master); gt chap. 120 (Denials in the Courtyard); w90 11/15 8 (Denials in the Courtyard)


 
[Matt. 26:59] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
ns 104
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w11 4/1 19
Research Guide - 1 reference
w11 4/1 19 (The Most Infamous Trial Ever Held)


 
[Matt. 26:61] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g67 2/22 27; g66 3/8 29; g60 5/22 27


 
[Matt. 26:62] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
ns 104


 
[Matt. 26:63] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
go 102-103; ad 1238; g67 2/22 27; w63 68; ns 104; g61 4/8 27; w54 597; tf 294; w33 205
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 287; w09 5/15 4; w96 5/15 21-22; gt chapter 119; w90 11/1 8
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 125 (Jesus Is Taken to Annas, Then to Caiaphas); w09 5/15 4 (“A Time for Silence”); w96 5/15 21-22 (“A Time to Keep Quiet and a Time to Speak”); gt chap. 119 (Taken to Annas, Then to Caiaphas); w90 11/1 8 (“He Is Liable to Death”)


 
[Matt. 26:64] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 11 references
w79 1/15 4; go 103-104; ad 141, 1501, 1531, 1536; im 333; w55 447; w54 597; w53 122, 281; w52 273; w49 215, 232; tf 294
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
wcg 217; it-2 1002-1003; jy 287; w11 6/1 18; gt chapter 119; w90 11/1 9; w88 1/1 10
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 1002-1003
Research Guide - 7 references
wcg chap. 48 (“Full of Faith and Holy Spirit”); it-2 “Son of Man” pars. 11-13; jy chap. 125 (Jesus Is Taken to Annas, Then to Caiaphas); w11 6/1 18 (Did You Know?); gt chap. 119 (Taken to Annas, Then to Caiaphas); w90 11/1 9 (“He Is Liable to Death”); w88 1/1 10-11 pars. 3-4 (The Last Days—A Time of Harvest)


 
[Matt. 26:65] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w71 273; ad 240, 467, 1312; ns 104
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 654
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 654
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Dress” par. 15


 
[Matt. 26:67] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 560; w62 44
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
cf 172; w09 1/15 22; w08 10/1 5; ba 17
MWB 13-19/4/26 (Matt. 26:67, 68) - 1 reference
w10 11/15 7 ¶2
Research Guide - 4 references
cf chap. 17 (“No One Has Love Greater Than This”); w09 1/15 22 par. 4 (Look! Jehovah’s Approved Servant); w08 10/1 5 (Foretelling the Messiah); ba 17 (Can This Book Be Trusted?)


 
[Matt. 26:68] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1344; g65 12/8 28
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 691; ba 17
MWB 13-19/4/26 (Matt. 26:67, 68) - 1 reference
w10 11/15 7 ¶2
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Prophecy” par. 2; ba 17 (Can This Book Be Trusted?)


 
[Matt. 26:69] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 288; gt chapter 120; w90 11/15 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 126 (Denials at the House of Caiaphas); gt chap. 120 (Denials in the Courtyard); w90 11/15 8 (Denials in the Courtyard)


 
[Matt. 26:70] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w63 347; w59 503
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w90 11/15 8
Research Guide - 1 reference
w90 11/15 8 (Denials in the Courtyard)


 
[Matt. 26:71] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w90 11/15 8
Research Guide - 1 reference
w90 11/15 8 (Denials in the Courtyard)


 
[Matt. 26:72] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w77 439; w63 347
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w90 11/15 8
Research Guide - 1 reference
w90 11/15 8 (Denials in the Courtyard)


 
[Matt. 26:73] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 104, 618, 1491; g68 3/22 27
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 145, 884; gt chapter 120; w90 11/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 145; it-1 884
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Aramaic” par. 12; it-1 “Galilee” par. 11; gt chap. 120 (Denials in the Courtyard); w90 11/15 8 (Denials in the Courtyard)


 
[Matt. 26:74] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w81 11/15 31; w72 697; ad 362, 402; w63 347; g63 5/8 27; w59 503; w54 598
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
it-1 486-487, 558; it-2 518; jy 288; gt chapter 120; w90 11/15 8
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 486-487; it-1 558; it-2 518
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w81 11/15 31
Research Guide - 6 references
it-1 “Cockcrowing” pars. 2-6; it-1 “Curse” par. 9; it-2 “Oath” par. 20; jy chap. 126 (Denials at the House of Caiaphas); gt chap. 120 (Denials in the Courtyard); w90 11/15 8 (Denials in the Courtyard)


 
[Matt. 26:75] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
ad 362, 1061, 1387; w63 509; bf 439; g63 5/8 27; w62 263; w59 503
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 486-487; jy 288; gt chapter 120; w90 11/15 8-9
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 486-487
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Cockcrowing” pars. 2-6; jy chap. 126 (Denials at the House of Caiaphas); gt chap. 120 (Denials in the Courtyard); w90 11/15 8-9 (Denials in the Courtyard)


Matthew 27
 
[Matt. 27:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w71 684-685; ad 1291
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 290; gt chapter 121; w90 12/1 8
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 127 (Tried by the Sanhedrin, Then On to Pilate); gt chap. 121 (Before the Sanhedrin, Then to Pilate); w90 12/1 8 (Before the Sanhedrin, Then to Pilate)


Matt. 27:2 - Inscription Bearing the Name Pontius Pilate
 
[Matt. 27:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 680, 914; w66 57
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-2 46
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-2 “Jerusalem” par. 55


 
[Matt. 27:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w71 684-685; ad 833, 1324, 1387; w62 247; w56 651
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 773; w08 1/15 31
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 773
Si - 1 reference
si 176 ¶8
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Repentance” par. 20; w08 1/15 31 par. 3 (Highlights From the Book of Matthew)


 
[Matt. 27:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
g78 9/8 28
w04-09 (Matt. 27:3-5) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 31 (scriptural questions)


 
[Matt. 27:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w80 8/15 16; w77 719; pm 322; ad 711, 977; g66 4/22 24; g65 3/8 27
Index 1986-2026 - 9 references
it-1 1031; it-2 130; jy 290; nwt 15; w11 8/15 13; w92 7/15 6-7; gt chapter 121; w90 12/1 8; w89 3/15 5-6
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 130
w04-09 (Matt. 27:3-5) - 1 reference
w08 1/15 31 (scriptural questions)
Research Guide - 9 references
it-1 “Hanging” par. 6; it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶10-11; jy chap. 127 (Tried by the Sanhedrin, Then On to Pilate); nwt 15 par. 3 (Question 6: What did the Bible foretell about the Messiah?); w11 8/15 13 par. 6 (They Found the Messiah!); w92 7/15 6-7 (Does the Bible Contradict Itself?); gt chap. 121 (Before the Sanhedrin, Then to Pilate); w90 12/1 8 (Before the Sanhedrin, Then to Pilate); w89 3/15 5-6 (Keep Searching as for Hid Treasures)


 
[Matt. 27:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
pm 322-323; ad 377, 977; g65 3/22 28
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-2 130-131, 1122-1123; w98 9/1 5
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 130-131
Research Guide - 3 references
it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶12; it-2 “Treasury” par. 4; w98 9/1 5 (Can You Trust Your Conscience?)


 
[Matt. 27:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
pm 322-323; ad 48, 626, 774, 914, 977, 1324, 1360; g65 3/8 27; g65 3/22 28; mg63 94
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 68-69, 1119-1120; it-2 130-131, 658-659
IT-1 / IT-2 - 3 references
it-1 68-69; it-2 130-131; it-2 658-659
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Akeldama”; it-1 “Hinnom, Valley of” par. 2; it-2 “Judas” No. 4 ¶12; it-2 “Potter’s Field”


 
[Matt. 27:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 48, 774, 1122, 1324; mg63 94
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 1119-1120
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Hinnom, Valley of” par. 2


 
[Matt. 27:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
pm 323-324; ad 48, 1685; g66 4/22 24; w59 224; w55 575
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
ijwbq article 146; it-1 68-69; w11 8/15 13; w10 12/1 10; si 169
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 68-69
Si - 1 reference
si 124 ¶3
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 27:9-10) - 2 references
w55 575; w59 224
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Akeldama”; ijwbq article 146 (Do Messianic Prophecies Prove That Jesus Was the Messiah?); w11 8/15 13 par. 6 (They Found the Messiah!); w10 12/1 10 (Did You Know?); si 169 par. 6 (Bible Book Number 38—Zechariah)


 
[Matt. 27:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
pm 323-324
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 27:9-10) - 1 reference
w59 224


 
[Matt. 27:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 272, 680-681, 1238; w65 646
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 383; jy 291; gt chapter 121; w90 12/1 9
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Caesar” par. 9; jy chap. 127 (Tried by the Sanhedrin, Then On to Pilate); gt chap. 121 (Before the Sanhedrin, Then to Pilate); w90 12/1 9 (Before the Sanhedrin, Then to Pilate)


 
[Matt. 27:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1238; g62 11/22 28
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
jy 292; w11 8/15 14; w08 10/1 5; w98 12/1 15; gt chapter 122; w90 12/15 8
Research Guide - 6 references
jy chap. 128 (Found Innocent by Both Pilate and Herod); w11 8/15 14 par. 10 (They Found the Messiah!); w08 10/1 5 (Foretelling the Messiah); w98 12/1 15 par. 10 (Defending Our Faith); gt chap. 122 (From Pilate to Herod and Back Again); w90 12/15 8 (From Pilate to Herod and Back Again)


 
[Matt. 27:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g62 11/22 28


 
[Matt. 27:14] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1238, 1667; g62 11/22 28
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
jy 292; w11 8/15 14; w08 10/1 5; gt chapter 122; w90 12/15 8
Research Guide - 5 references
jy chap. 128 (Found Innocent by Both Pilate and Herod); w11 8/15 14 par. 10 (They Found the Messiah!); w08 10/1 5 (Foretelling the Messiah); gt chap. 122 (From Pilate to Herod and Back Again); w90 12/15 8 (From Pilate to Herod and Back Again)


 
[Matt. 27:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 189
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w11 4/1 10
Research Guide - 1 reference
w11 4/1 10 (Did You Know?)


 
[Matt. 27:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 466, 982, 1312; int69 1154; w65 288
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 651; it-2 639-641; jy 293; gt chapter 122; w90 12/15 9
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w65 288
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Dream” par. 11; it-2 “Pilate” pars. 3-11; jy chap. 128 (Found Innocent by Both Pilate and Herod); gt chap. 122 (From Pilate to Herod and Back Again); w90 12/15 9 (From Pilate to Herod and Back Again)


 
[Matt. 27:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w71 684-685; ad 618; w61 163, 312


 
[Matt. 27:22] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 618
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 884-885
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Galilee” par. 14


 
[Matt. 27:23] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 618
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 884-885; jy 294
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Galilee” par. 14; jy chap. 129 (Pilate Proclaims: “Look! The Man!”)


 
[Matt. 27:24] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w78 6/15 19-21; ad 165, 709, 1647; g67 1/22 28; w65 288; w62 510
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 219; w05 9/15 12
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Attitudes and Gestures” par. 38; w05 9/15 10-12 (Who Was Pontius Pilate?)


 
[Matt. 27:25] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
w78 6/15 19-21; ad 246, 455; g63 12/22 31; w61 312; w53 671
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
g93 8/8 11-13
Si (Matt. 27:25, 37) - 1 reference
si 180 ¶27
Research Guide - 1 reference
g93 8/8 11-13 (Is the “New Testament” Anti-Semitic?)


 
[Matt. 27:26] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w71 110
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 272; jy 294; w91 1/1 9; gt chapter 123; gm 61
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Beating” par. 15; jy chap. 129 (Pilate Proclaims: “Look! The Man!”); w91 1/1 9 (“Look! The Man!”); gt chap. 123 (“Look! The Man!”); gm chap. 5 par. 15 (The “New Testament”—History or Myth?)


 
[Matt. 27:27] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1329


 
[Matt. 27:28] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 365; g65 3/22 27
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 489, 653; g 11/07 7; w92 7/15 6
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 489
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Colors” par. 17; it-1 “Dress” par. 10; g 11/07 7 (3. Internal Harmony); w92 7/15 6 (Does the Bible Contradict Itself?)


 
[Matt. 27:29] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
ad 399, 1291, 1381; g71 8/8 9
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 553
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 553
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Crown” par. 10


 
[Matt. 27:30] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1291
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
cf 172
Research Guide - 1 reference
cf chap. 17 (“No One Has Love Greater Than This”)


 
[Matt. 27:31] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 963


 
[Matt. 27:32] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w77 719; ad 408, 1504; g65 3/22 27; w48 238
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 565; jy 296; w92 7/15 6; gt chapter 124
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Cyrene” pars. 4-5; jy chap. 130 (Jesus Is Handed Over and Led Away to Die); w92 7/15 6 (Does the Bible Contradict Itself?); gt chap. 124 (Handed Over and Led Away)


 
[Matt. 27:33] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 674


 
[Matt. 27:34] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 5 references
g79 1/8 28; w78 3/15 32; w71 249; ad 1318, 1637
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
it-2 650, 1157; jy 298; w11 8/15 15; w91 2/1 8; gt chapter 125; w89 7/15 25
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-2 650; it-2 1157
Si (Matt. 27:34-35, 43, 46) - 1 reference
si 105 ¶30
MWB 29/7-4/8/24 - 1 reference
g95 10/22 31 ¶4
Research Guide - 7 references
it-2 “Poisonous Plant” par. 2; it-2 “Vinegar” par. 3; jy chap. 131 (An Innocent King Suffers on the Stake); w11 8/15 15 par. 15 (They Found the Messiah!); w91 2/1 8 (Agony on the Stake); gt chap. 125 (Agony on the Stake); w89 7/15 25 (Gems From Matthew’s Gospel)


Matt. 27:35 - Nail in a Heel Bone
 
[Matt. 27:35] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
w69 640; w67 191; w64 245
Si (Matt. 27:34-35, 43, 46) - 1 reference
si 105 ¶30


 
[Matt. 27:37] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 693
Si (Matt. 27:25, 37) - 1 reference
si 180 ¶27


 
[Matt. 27:38] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w50 367
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
w12 2/1 14; w11 8/15 14-15; w08 10/1 5
Research Guide - 3 references
w12 2/1 14 (Did You Know?); w11 8/15 14 par. 12 (They Found the Messiah!); w08 10/1 5-6 (Foretelling the Messiah)


 
[Matt. 27:39] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 724
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1051; w11 8/15 15
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Head” par. 8; w11 8/15 15 par. 13 (They Found the Messiah!)


 
[Matt. 27:40] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
int 1149-1151
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
ijwbq article 63
Research Guide - 1 reference
ijwbq article 63 par. 2 (Did Jesus Die on a Cross?)


 
[Matt. 27:41] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ka 85; w71 684-685


 
[Matt. 27:43] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1239-1240
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w11 8/15 15
Si (Matt. 27:34-35, 43, 46) - 1 reference
si 105 ¶30
Research Guide - 1 reference
w11 8/15 15 par. 13 (They Found the Messiah!)


 
[Matt. 27:44] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w50 367


 
[Matt. 27:45] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 428, 1559; g66 7/8 17; w65 735; ns 262
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-1 669; jy 300; w91 2/15 8; gt chapter 126
Research Guide - 4 references
it-1 “Earthquake” par. 6; jy chap. 132 (“Certainly This Man Was God’s Son”); w91 2/15 8 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”); gt chap. 126 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”)


 
[Matt. 27:46] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 8 references
w72 256; ad 505, 739, 1639; w65 126; im 266; ns 262; w58 415; w51 63, 479
Index 1986-2026 - 12 references
w21.04 11, 30-31; it-1 707, 1071; jy 300; w08 2/15 30; w99 3/15 8; w91 2/15 8; w91 9/15 5; gt chapter 126; w87 6/15 31; w86 3/1 16
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 707; it-1 1071
Si (Matt. 27:34-35, 43, 46) - 1 reference
si 105 ¶30
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w58 415
Research Guide - 12 references
w21.04 11 (Learning From Jesus’ Final Words); w21.04 30-31 (Questions From Readers); it-1 “Eli, II”; it-1 “Hebrew, II” par. 25; jy chap. 132 (“Certainly This Man Was God’s Son”); w08 2/15 30 par. 7 (Highlights From the Book of Mark); w99 3/15 8 (The Last Day of Jesus’ Human Life); w91 2/15 8 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”); w91 9/15 5 (Whose Prayers Are Answered?); gt chap. 126 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”); w87 6/15 31 (Questions From Readers); w86 3/1 16 par. 4 (Job’s Integrity—Who Can Imitate It?)


 
[Matt. 27:48] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 807
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1165; w11 8/15 15
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “Hyssop” par. 5; w11 8/15 15 par. 15 (They Found the Messiah!)


 
[Matt. 27:49] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w69 192; w51 479
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w05 2/15 7
Research Guide - 1 reference
w05 2/15 7 (Miracles That You Have Seen!)


 
[Matt. 27:50] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
w72 714; nh 317; w51 479
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w05 2/15 7
Research Guide - 1 reference
w05 2/15 7 (Miracles That You Have Seen!)


 
[Matt. 27:51] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 12 references
w83 10/1 19; w72 714; ad 478, 1004, 1165, 1185, 1415, 1445; w65 736; w63 138; w60 462, 496; sr55 95; nh 317; w33 206
Index 1986-2026 - 8 references
it-1 669; it-2 441-442; jy 300-301; re 161; w96 7/1 15-16; w91 2/15 8-9; gt chapter 126; w90 9/1 7
MWB 9-15/4/18 - 1 reference
Mt 27:51, nwtsty
Research Guide - 8 references
it-1 “Earthquake” par. 6; it-2 “Most Holy” par. 5; jy chap. 132 (“Certainly This Man Was God’s Son”); w96 7/1 15 par. 9 (Jehovah’s Great Spiritual Temple); w91 2/15 8-9 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”); gt chap. 126 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”); w90 9/1 7 (‘Many Bodies of the Holy Ones Were Raised Up’); re chap. 25 par. 3 (Reviving the Two Witnesses)


Matt. 27:52, 53 - Tomb Chamber
 
[Matt. 27:52] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w83 10/1 19; w76 231; w75 639-640; ad 1134; g65 4/8 26; w61 28, 30; w55 241; g49 4/22 24
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 368-369; jy 300; gt chapter 126; w90 9/1 7
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 368-369
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 27:52-53) - 1 reference
w75 639
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Memorial Tomb” par. 9; jy chap. 132 (“Certainly This Man Was God’s Son”); gt chap. 126 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”); w90 9/1 7 (‘Many Bodies of the Holy Ones Were Raised Up’)


 
[Matt. 27:53] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
w83 10/1 19; w76 231; w75 639-640; ad 1134; g65 4/8 26; w61 28, 30; w55 241; g49 4/22 24
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
it-2 368-369; jy 300; gt chapter 126; w90 9/1 7
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-2 368-369
Questions From Readers (list) (Matt. 27:52-53) - 1 reference
w75 639
Research Guide - 4 references
it-2 “Memorial Tomb” par. 9; jy chap. 132 (“Certainly This Man Was God’s Son”); gt chap. 126 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”); w90 9/1 7 (‘Many Bodies of the Holy Ones Were Raised Up’)


 
[Matt. 27:54] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 132, 304, 561
Index 1986-2026 - 6 references
ijwia article 6; it-1 176; jy 301; w10 8/15 11; w91 2/15 9; gt chapter 126
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 176
Research Guide - 6 references
ijwia article 6 par. 1 (“I Have Seen the Lord!”); it-1 “Army Officer” par. 4; jy chap. 132 (“Certainly This Man Was God’s Son”); w10 8/15 11 par. 15 (How Jesus Magnifies God’s Righteousness); w91 2/15 9 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”); gt chap. 126 (“Certainly This Was God’s Son”)


 
[Matt. 27:55] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 4 references
w77 406; w75 717; w71 456-457; ad 1308


 
[Matt. 27:56] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
ad 58, 262, 358, 867, 1118, 1432, 1682
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-1 1251; it-2 841
Research Guide - 2 references
it-1 “James” No. 2; it-2 “Salome” No. 1 ¶1-4


 
[Matt. 27:57] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 964; w61 730
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
it-1 163; w11 8/15 16; w08 10/1 5
Si (Matt. 27:57-60) - 1 reference
si 119 ¶8
Research Guide - 3 references
it-1 “Arimathea”; w11 8/15 16 par. 18 (They Found the Messiah!); w08 10/1 5-6 (Foretelling the Messiah)


 
[Matt. 27:58] Textual references
Si (Matt. 27:57-60) - 1 reference
si 119 ¶8


 
[Matt. 27:59] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 359
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
w17.10 20; g98 12/22 24
Si (Matt. 27:57-60) - 1 reference
si 119 ¶8
Research Guide - 2 references
w17.10 20 (Joseph of Arimathea Takes a Stand); g98 12/22 24 (The Shroud of Turin—Burial Cloth of Jesus?)


 
[Matt. 27:60] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 3 references
ad 269, 1134, 1415
Index 1986-2026 - 5 references
it-1 378; it-2 368; w17.10 20; w11 8/15 16; w08 10/1 5
IT-1 / IT-2 - 1 reference
it-1 378
Si (Matt. 27:57-60) - 1 reference
si 119 ¶8
Research Guide - 5 references
it-1 “Burial, Burial Places” par. 8; it-2 “Memorial Tomb” par. 7; w17.10 20 (Joseph of Arimathea Takes a Stand); w11 8/15 16 par. 18 (They Found the Messiah!); w08 10/1 5-6 (Foretelling the Messiah)


 
[Matt. 27:63] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 429, 1075; g66 3/8 29; g60 5/22 27; w33 286


 
[Matt. 27:64] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
sl 77; ad 429; g66 3/8 29; g60 5/22 27; w44 91


 
[Matt. 27:65] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 295, 1520
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
it-2 985-986; jy 303
Research Guide - 2 references
it-2 “Soldier” par. 4; jy chap. 133 (Jesus’ Body Is Prepared and Buried)


 
[Matt. 27:66] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 355, 1462
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
mrt article 12; w91 3/1 9; gt chapter 127
Research Guide - 3 references
mrt article 12 par. 9 (Ancient Seals—What Were They?); w91 3/1 9 (Buried Friday, an Empty Tomb Sunday); gt chap. 127 (Buried Friday—An Empty Tomb Sunday)


Matthew 28
 
[Matt. 28:1] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 7 references
int 1156; Rbi8 1584; w73 767; ad 429, 682, 1651; bi8-71 1362; int69 1157-1158; g66 3/8 28; bi8-63 3586; bf 424; g63 6/8 27; w51 186; bi7-50 772; w44 89
Si (Matt. 28:1-20) - 1 reference
si 180 ¶28


 
[Matt. 28:2] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
w44 91


 
[Matt. 28:3] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 247; w61 58; w44 91
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
it-1 654
Research Guide - 1 reference
it-1 “Dress” par. 18


 
[Matt. 28:4] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w63 235


 
[Matt. 28:5] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
g63 6/8 28; w61 59


 
[Matt. 28:6] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w63 716; g63 6/8 28


 
[Matt. 28:7] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g63 6/8 28
Index 1986-2026 - 2 references
ijwyp article 78; w20.01 2-3
MWB 9-15/4/18 - 1 reference
Mt 28:7, nwtsty
Research Guide - 2 references
w20.01 2-3 pars. 1-4 (“Go, Therefore, and Make Disciples”); ijwyp article 78 pars. 13-16 (How Can the Bible Help Me?—Part 2: Make Bible Reading Enjoyable)


Matt. 28:8 - Tomb Chamber
 
[Matt. 28:8] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 0 references
g63 6/8 28; w37 270


 
[Matt. 28:9] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
ad 1242; w64 671; g63 6/8 28
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w64 671


 
[Matt. 28:10] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
km 5/79 1; w73 269; g63 6/8 28
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
cf 168; w20.01 2; w20.11 6; g 8/13 13; g 1/08 5; w04 7/1 17-18; w91 7/1 15
Research Guide - 7 references
cf chap. 16 par. 13 (“Jesus . . . Loved Them to the End”); w20.01 2 par. 2 (“Go, Therefore, and Make Disciples”); w20.11 6 pars. 14-16 (How to Help Others to Observe Christ’s Commands); g 8/13 13 (Should You Believe in the Trinity?); g 1/08 5 (How Do God and Christ View Women?); w04 7/1 17-18 pars. 12-14 (‘Teach Them to Observe All the Things I Have Commanded You’); w91 7/1 15 par. 6 (“Women Who Are Working Hard in the Lord”)


 
[Matt. 28:11] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1520; w44 91


 
[Matt. 28:12] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
w71 684-685


 
[Matt. 28:13] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
g78 2/8 28
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
gm 79-80
Si (Matt. 28:13, 19-20) - 1 reference
si 180 ¶28
Research Guide - 1 reference
gm chap. 6 (The Miracles—Did They Really Happen?)


 
[Matt. 28:14] Textual references
Index 1986-2026 - 3 references
jy 305; w91 3/15 25; gt chapter 128
Research Guide - 3 references
jy chap. 134 (An Empty Tomb—Jesus Is Alive!); w91 3/15 25 (Jesus Is Alive!); gt chap. 128 (Jesus Is Alive!)


 
[Matt. 28:15] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 1 reference
ad 1175


 
[Matt. 28:16] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 6 references
w73 269; ad 948; kj 176; w69 757; w67 692; w62 687
Index 1986-2026 - 4 references
w19.07 14; w95 10/1 14; w91 5/1 8; gt chapter 131
Research Guide - 4 references
w19.07 14 par. 1 (“Go . . . Make Disciples”); w95 10/1 14 par. 4 (Parents and Children: Put God First!); w91 5/1 8 (Final Appearances, and Pentecost 33 C.E.); gt chap. 131 (Final Appearances, and Pentecost 33 C.E.)


 
[Matt. 28:17] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 2 references
kj 176; w63 236
Index 1986-2026 - 1 reference
w92 12/1 30
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w92 12/1 30
Research Guide - 1 reference
w92 12/1 30 (Questions From Readers)


 
[Matt. 28:18] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 22 references
w77 276; hs 138-139; w74 179-180; w73 245-246; w73 263; w73 530; ad 732-733, 802, 820, 924, 1152, 1536, 1645; kj 176; yb70 323; w69 748, 757; w66 135; w65 623; gv 21; g65 6/8 5; w64 299; w63 679; bf 441, 598; pa 146; w53 21; w47 262
Index 1986-2026 - 7 references
cf 94-95; cl 88-89; lff lesson 31; it-2 61; w15 4/15 11; w04 7/1 8-9, 18
Research Guide - 7 references
cl chap. 9 par. 6 (“Christ Is the Power of God”); cf chap. 9 par. 15 (“Go . . . and Make Disciples”); lff lesson 31 points 1-7 (What Is God’s Kingdom?); it-2 “Jesus Christ” par. 65; w15 4/15 10 par. 6 (How Elders Train Others to Become Qualified); w04 7/1 8-9 (‘Go and Make Disciples’); w04 7/1 18 par. 15 (‘Teach Them to Observe All the Things I Have Commanded You’)


 Matt. 28:19, 20 - “Go . . . Make Disciples”

 Matt. 28:19, 20 - Introducing the Love People—Make Disciples Brochure

 Matt. 28:19, 20 - Our New Approach to the Ministry

 
[Matt. 28:19] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 86 references
w84 8/15 29; w81 3/1 18; tr 185-186; km 1/81 1; w80 8/15 26, 31; w79 5/1 13-14; km 5/79 1; w78 11/1 16; w77 276; w76 369; hs 138-139; w74 76; w74 422; g74 3/22 27; w73 6; w73 269, 274-275; w73 530; w72 447, 690-691, 696, 701; or 4; w71 119-120; ad 92, 316-318, 451, 459, 463, 693-694, 726, 886, 948, 1203, 1285, 1332, 1358, 1408, 1543; kj 62, 176, 179, 301, 307; w70 31; w70 300-301, 304-306; w70 731-732; yb70 323-324; w69 46, 414, 687, 748-749, 751-752, 754, 756; w68 703; g67 5/8 25; w66 202, 463; li 117, 197, 365, 367; g65 12/8 9; w64 20, 607; yb64 20, 26; g64 1/8 4; g64 12/8 28; w63 141, 332, 428, 656; bf 441; yb63 49; w62 14, 95, 333, 541, 627; yb62 21, 46; g62 9/22 7; g62 12/8 27; w61 39, 83, 138, 693, 740; ns 268, 286; w60 94, 298; w58 473-474; pa 247; g57 11/22 5; w56 16; w55 409; w54 138, 651; w53 21; nh 309; w52 19; w50 52, 311; w48 6; w47 262; w44 371, 375
Index 1986-2026 - 59 references
w26.02 8-13; ijwbq articles 81, 110; ijwfq article 47; cf 87-88, 94-96; w21.07 3; lff lessons 21, 23; w20.01 2-7; w20.03 9-10; w19.07 14-19; w18.03 5, 9; it-1 250, 628; it-2 468, 599, 1019-1020, 1072-1073; mwb18.04 8; w16.05 9; w12 3/1 23; w12 6/1 15; w10 3/15 10-14; w06 2/1 22-23; w04 1/1 13; w04 7/1 8-19; g04 5/8 14; w02 4/1 11-12; w02 7/15 18-19; wt 113-115; w01 1/15 12; w99 3/15 10; w98 1/1 29; w96 2/15 19-22; w95 5/15 10-11; w95 10/1 14; kl 176; w94 4/1 28; jv 26-27, 572; w92 1/15 21; w92 2/1 13-15, 18; w92 2/15 16; w92 6/15 23; w92 10/15 19; w91 11/1 23; w90 3/15 11; w90 12/15 18; km 12/90 7-8; w89 1/1 11; w89 1/15 12; rs 414-415; ti 22-23; w88 1/1 22; w88 7/15 9-11; w87 6/15 4-6
IT-1 / IT-2 - 4 references
it-1 250; it-1 628; it-2 1019-1020; it-2 1072-1073
Si (Matt. 28:13, 19-20) - 2 references
si 180 ¶28; si 180 ¶29
Questions From Readers (list) - 1 reference
w68 703
MWB 9-15/4/18 - 1 reference
Mt 28:19, nwtsty
MWB 8-14/1/24 (Matt. 28:19, 20) - 1 reference
w21.05 7 ¶19-20
Research Guide - 59 references
w26.02 8-13 (Understanding the Meaning of Baptism); ijwbq article 110 (What Is Baptism?); cf chap. 9 (“Go . . . and Make Disciples”); w21.07 3 par. 4 (Can You Help in the Disciple-Making Work?); lff lesson 21 points 1-6 (How Is the Good News Being Preached?); lff lesson 23 (Baptism—A Worthwhile Goal!); w20.01 2-7 (“Go, Therefore, and Make Disciples”); w20.03 9-10 pars. 9-15 (Are You Ready to Get Baptized?); w19.07 14-19 (“Go . . . Make Disciples”); w18.03 9 par. 4 (Parents, Are You Helping Your Child Progress to Baptism?); w18.03 5 par. 8 (Baptism—A Requirement for Christians); it-1 “Baptism” pars. 11-12; it-1 “Disciple”; it-2 “Name” par. 37; it-2 “Pentecost” par. 11; it-2 “Spirit” par. 21; it-2 “Teacher, Teaching” pars. 16-17; mwb18.04 8 (Preaching and Teaching—Essential to Making Disciples); w16.05 9 pars. 3-4 (“Go, . . . and Make Disciples of People of All the Nations”); ijwfq article 47 par. 2 (How Do I Become One of Jehovah’s Witnesses?); ijwbq article 81 pars. 21-22 (What Is the Holy Spirit?); w12 3/1 23 (Is the Trinity a Bible teaching?); w12 6/1 15 (Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Preach From House to House?); w10 3/15 10-14 (Baptized in the Name of Whom and What?); w06 2/1 22-23 pars. 5-7 (“A Witness to All the Nations”); w04 1/1 13 pars. 1-2 (“Into All the Earth Their Sound Went Out”); w04 7/1 8-13 (‘Go and Make Disciples’); w04 7/1 14-19 (‘Teach Them to Observe All the Things I Have Commanded You’); g04 5/8 14 (Demographics, the Bible, and the Future); w02 4/1 11-12 (Why Be Baptized?); w02 7/15 18 par. 19 (Christians Worship With Spirit and Truth); wt chap. 12 pars. 7-10 (The Meaning of Your Baptism); w01 1/15 12 par. 3 (Overseers and Ministerial Servants Theocratically Appointed); w99 3/15 10 par. 1 (Pay Constant Attention to Your Teaching); w98 1/1 29 (“Make Disciples of People of All the Nations”); w96 2/15 19-22 (How to Find Joy in Disciple Making); w95 5/15 10-11 (Flashes of Light in Apostolic Times); w95 10/1 14 par. 4 (Parents and Children: Put God First!); kl chap. 18 par. 12 (Make It Your Aim to Serve God Forever); w94 4/1 28 (How Can Man Be in God’s Image?); jv chap. 3 (Christian Witnesses of Jehovah in the First Century); jv chap. 25 (Preaching Publicly and From House to House); w92 1/15 21 (What Do the Scriptures Say About “the Divinity of Christ”?); w92 2/1 13-18 (‘In the Name of the Holy Spirit’); w92 2/15 16 par. 14 (Will You Respond to Jesus’ Love?); w92 6/15 23 (Fishing for Men in Global Waters); w92 10/15 19 (Baptism “Into the Name Of”); w91 11/1 23 (Part 1—Did Jesus and His Disciples Teach the Trinity Doctrine?); w90 3/15 11 par. 5 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body); w90 12/15 18 pars. 10-12 (Encourage One Another As the Day Draws Near); km 12/90 7-8 (Question Box); w89 1/1 11 pars. 4-5 (“The Hand of Jehovah Was With Them”); w89 1/15 12 (What Prevents You From Getting Baptized?); rs 414-415 (Trinity); ti 22 (The Holy Spirit—God’s Active Force); ti 23 (What About Trinity “Proof Texts”?); w88 1/1 22 pars. 10-12 (“The Good News Has to Be Preached First”); w88 7/15 9-11 pars. 1-6 (Do Not Give Up in Doing What Is Fine); w87 6/15 4-6 (The “Blessed Trinity”—Is It in the Bible?)


 
[Matt. 28:20] Textual references
Index 1930-1985 - 49 references
w82 5/15 22-23; w81 3/1 18; w80 8/15 26, 31; w79 3/1 20-21; km 5/79 1; w78 7/15 23; w78 11/1 16; w77 276; hs 138-139; w75 46; g74 3/22 27; w73 530; w72 447, 690-691, 696, 701; or 4; w71 119-120; ad 92, 317, 451, 1336; kj 62, 176, 179, 301, 307; w70 208, 300-301, 560-561, 731-732; yb70 323-324; w69 748, 752, 754, 756; w67 757; g67 5/8 25; w66 70; li 365, 367; w64 20, 47, 646, 704; yb64 20, 26; g64 1/8 4; w63 656; yb62 46; g62 5/8 8; w61 83, 138, 196, 693; w59 192; w55 409; nh 309; ta 7; w44 247; tf 303
Index 1986-2026 - 34 references
ijwfq article 47; cf 87-88, 94, 96-97; w21.07 3; lff lessons 21, 23; w20.11 2-3, 5-6, 13-14; it-1 628; it-2 672, 1056, 1072-1073; w15 11/15 26-27; jy 310; w13 7/15 10; nwt 1695-1696; w09 2/15 26-27; w06 3/1 4, 7; w04 7/1 14-19; w99 3/15 10; w96 2/15 19-22; g96 4/8 27; w94 4/1 28; jv 26-27, 572; w91 5/1 8; gt chapter 131; w90 3/15 11; km 12/90 7-8; w88 1/1 22; w88 7/15 9-11
IT-1 / IT-2 - 2 references
it-1 628; it-2 1072-1073
Si (Matt. 28:13, 19-20) - 1 reference
si 180 ¶28
MWB 9-15/4/18 - 1 reference
Mt 28:20, nwtsty
MWB 8-14/1/24 (Matt. 28:19, 20) - 1 reference
w21.05 7 ¶19-20
Research Guide - 31 references
cf chap. 9 (“Go . . . and Make Disciples”); w21.07 3 par. 4 (Can You Help in the Disciple-Making Work?); lff lesson 21 points 1-6 (How Is the Good News Being Preached?); lff lesson 23 (Baptism—A Worthwhile Goal!); w20.11 2-6 (How to Help Others to Observe Christ’s Commands); w20.11 13 par. 6 (Take Courage—Jehovah Is Your Helper); it-1 “Disciple”; it-2 “Preacher, Preaching” par. 9; it-2 “Systems of Things” par. 15; it-2 “Teacher, Teaching” pars. 16-17; ijwfq article 47 pars. 2-3 (How Do I Become One of Jehovah’s Witnesses?); w15 11/15 26-27 pars. 2-3 (One Hundred Years Under Kingdom Rulership!); jy chap. 137 (Hundreds See Him Prior to Pentecost); w13 7/15 10 par. 4 (“Look! I Am With You All the Days”); nwt 1695-1696 (Glossary of Bible Terms); w09 2/15 26 par. 10 (They “Keep Following the Lamb”); w06 3/1 4 (Where Are Christ’s Teachings Applied Today?); w06 3/1 7 (Who Are Genuine Christians?); w04 7/1 14-19 (‘Teach Them to Observe All the Things I Have Commanded You’); w99 3/15 10 par. 1 (Pay Constant Attention to Your Teaching); w96 2/15 19-22 (How to Find Joy in Disciple Making); g96 4/8 27 (Can True Christians Expect Divine Protection?); w94 4/1 28 (How Can Man Be in God’s Image?); jv chap. 3 (Christian Witnesses of Jehovah in the First Century); jv chap. 25 (Preaching Publicly and From House to House); w91 5/1 8 (Final Appearances, and Pentecost 33 C.E.); gt chap. 131 (Final Appearances, and Pentecost 33 C.E.); w90 3/15 11 par. 5 (‘The Faithful Slave’ and Its Governing Body); km 12/90 7-8 (Question Box); w88 1/1 22 pars. 10-12 (“The Good News Has to Be Preached First”); w88 7/15 9-11 pars. 1-6 (Do Not Give Up in Doing What Is Fine)


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