Matthew 5:5

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⁵Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.^(A)

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Matthew 5:5 in all English translations

Matthew 5:7

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⁷Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.^(A)

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Matthew 5:7 in all English translations

Matthew 5:9

New International Version

⁹Blessed are the peacemakers,^(A)
for they will be called children of God.^(B)

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Matthew 5:9 in all English translations

Matthew 5:21-22

New International Version

Murder^(A)

²¹“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,^[a]^(B) and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ ²²But I tell you that anyone who is angry^(C) with a brother or sister^[b]^[c] will be subject to judgment.^(D) Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’^[d] is answerable to the court.^(E) And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.^(F)

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Footnotes

Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13
Matthew 5:22 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verse 23.
Matthew 5:22 Some manuscripts brother or sister without cause
Matthew 5:22 An Aramaic term of contempt

Matthew 5:38-39

New International Version

Eye for Eye

³⁸“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’^[a]^(A) ³⁹But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.^(B)

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