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Ed egli, vedendo le folle, salí sul monte e, come si fu seduto i suoi discepoli gli si accostarono.

Allora egli, aperta la bocca, li ammaestrava, dicendo:

«Beati i poveri in spirito, perché di loro è il regno dei cieli.

Beati coloro che fanno cordoglio perché saranno consolati.

Beati i mansueti, perché essi erediteranno la terra.

Beati coloro che sono affamati e assetati di giustizia, perché essi saranno saziati.

Beati i misericordiosi, perché essi otterranno misericordia.

Beati i puri di cuore, perché essi vedranno Dio.

Beati coloro che si adoperano per la pace, perché essi saranno chiamati figli di Dio.

10 Beati coloro che sono perseguitati a causa della giustizia, perché di loro è il regno dei cieli.

11 Beati sarete voi, quando vi insulteranno e vi perseguiteranno e, mentendo, diranno contro di voi ogni sorta di male per causa mia.

12 Rallegratevi e giubilate, perché il vostro premio è grande nei cieli, poiché cosí hanno perseguitato i profeti che furono prima di voi».

13 «Voi siete il sale della terra; ma se il sale diventa insipido, con che cosa gli si renderà il sapore? A null'altro serve che ad essere gettato via e ad essere calpestato dagli uomini.

14 Voi siete la luce del mondo; una città posta sopra un monte non può essere nascosta.

15 Similmente, non si accende una lampada per metterla sotto il moggio, ma sul candeliere, perché faccia luce a tutti coloro che sono in casa.

16 Cosí risplenda la vostra luce davanti agli uomini, affinché vedano le vostre buone opere e glorifichino il Padre vostro che è nei cieli».

17 «Non pensate che io sia venuto ad abrogare la legge o i profeti; io non sono venuto per abrogare, ma per portare a compimento.

18 Perché in verità vi dico: Finché il cielo e la terra non passeranno, neppure un iota, o un solo apice della legge passerà, prima che tutto sia adempiuto.

19 Chi dunque avrà trasgredito uno di questi minimi comandamenti e avrà cosí insegnato agli uomini, sarà chiamato minimo nel regno dei cieli; ma colui che li metterà in pratica e li insegnerà, sarà chiamato grande nel regno dei cieli.

20 Perciò io vi dico: Se la vostra giustizia non supera quella degli scribi, e dei farisei, voi non entrerete affatto nel regno dei cieli.

21 Voi avete udito che fu detto agli antichi: "Non uccidere" e: "Chiunque ucciderà, sarà sottoposto al giudizio";

22 ma io vi dico: Chiunque si adira contro suo fratello senza motivo, sarà sottoposto al giudizio; e chi avrà detto al proprio fratello: "Raca", sarà sottoposto al sinedrio; e chi gli avrà detto: stolto sarà sottoposto al fuoco della Geenna.

23 Se tu dunque stai per presentare la tua offerta all'altare, e lí ti ricordi che tuo fratello ha qualcosa contro di te,

24 lascia lí la tua offerta davanti all'altare e va' prima a riconciliarti con tuo fratello; poi torna e presenta la tua offerta.

25 Fa' presto un accordo amichevole con il tuo avversario, mentre sei sulla via con lui, che talora il tuo avversario non ti dia in mano del giudice e il giudice ti consegni alla guardia e tu sia messo prigione

26 In verità ti dico, che non uscirai di là finché tu non abbia pagato a l'ultimo centesimo.

27 Voi avete udito che fu detto agli antichi: "Non commettere adulterio"

28 Ma io vi dico che chiunque guarda una donna per desiderarla, ha già commesso adulterio con lei nel suo cuore.

29 Ora, se il tuo occhio destro ti è causa di peccato, cavalo e gettalo via da te perché è meglio per te che un tuo membro perisca, piuttosto che tutto il tuo corpo sia gettato nella Geenna;

30 e se la tua mano destra ti è causa di peccato, mozzala e gettala via da te, perché è meglio per te che un tuo membro perisca, piuttosto che tutto il tuo corpo sia gettato nella Geenna.

31 E' stato pure detto: "Chiunque ripudia la propria moglie, le dia l'atto del divorzio".

32 Ma io vi dico: Chiunque manda via la propria moglie, eccetto in caso di fornicazione, la fa essere adultera e chiunque sposa una donna ripudiata commette adulterio.

33 Avete inoltre udito che fu detto agli antichi: "Non giurare il falso; ma adempi le cose promesse con giuramento al Signore".

34 Ma io vi dico: Non giurate affatto, né per il cielo, perché è il trono di Dio.

35 né per la terra, perché è lo sgabello dei suoi piedi, né per Gerusalemme, perché è la città del gran Re.

36 Non giurare neppure per la tua testa, perché non hai il potere di fare bianco o nero un solo capello;

37 ma il vostro parlare sia: Sí, sí, no, no; tutto ciò che va oltre questo, viene dal maligno.

38 Voi avete udito che fu detto: "Occhio per occhio e dente per dente".

39 Ma io vi dico: Non resistere al malvagio; anzi, se uno ti percuote sulla guancia destra, porgigli anche l'altra,

40 e se uno vuol farti causa per toglierti la tunica, lasciagli anche il mantello.

41 E se uno ti costringe a fare un miglio, fanne con lui due.

42 Da' a chi ti chiede, e non rifiutarti di dare a chi desidera qualcosa in prestito da te.

43 Voi avete udito che fu detto: "Ama il tuo prossimo e odia il tuo nemico".

44 Ma io vi dico: Amate i vostri nemici, benedite coloro che vi maledicono, fate del bene a coloro che vi odiano, e pregate per coloro che vi maltrattano e vi perseguitano,

45 affinché siate figli del Padre vostro, che è nei cieli, poiché egli fa sorgere il suo sole sopra i buoni e sopra i malvagi e fa piovere sopra i giusti e sopra gli ingiusti.

46 Perché, se amate coloro che vi amano, che premio ne avrete? Non fanno altrettanto anche i pubblicani?

47 E se salutate soltanto i vostri fratelli, che fate di straordinario? Non fanno altrettanto anche i pubblicani?

48 Voi dunque siate perfetti, come è perfetto il Padre vostro, che è nei cieli».

The Beatitudes(A)

And seeing the multitudes, (B)He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and (C)taught them, saying:

“Blessed(D) are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
(E)Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
(F)Blessed are the meek,
For (G)they shall inherit the [a]earth.
Blessed are those who (H)hunger and thirst for righteousness,
(I)For they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
(J)For they shall obtain mercy.
(K)Blessed are the pure in heart,
For (L)they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 (M)Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 (N)Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of (O)evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 (P)Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for (Q)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Believers Are Salt and Light(R)

13 “You are the salt of the earth; (S)but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.

14 (T)“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they (U)light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, (V)that they may see your good works and (W)glorify your Father in heaven.

Christ Fulfills the Law

17 (X)“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, (Y)till heaven and earth pass away, one [b]jot or one [c]tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 (Z)Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds (AA)the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

Murder Begins in the Heart(AB)

21 “You have heard that it was said to those [d]of old, (AC)‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that (AD)whoever is angry with his brother [e]without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, (AE)‘Raca!’[f] shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, [g]‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of [h]hell fire. 23 Therefore (AF)if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 (AG)leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 (AH)Agree with your adversary quickly, (AI)while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. 26 Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.

Adultery in the Heart

27 “You have heard that it was said [i]to those of old, (AJ)‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever (AK)looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 (AL)If your right eye causes you to [j]sin, (AM)pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to [k]sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.

Marriage Is Sacred and Binding(AN)

31 “Furthermore it has been said, (AO)‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that (AP)whoever divorces his wife for any reason except [l]sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.

Jesus Forbids Oaths

33 “Again you have heard that (AQ)it was said to those of [m]old, (AR)‘You shall not swear falsely, but (AS)shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, (AT)do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is (AU)God’s throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of (AV)the great King. 36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 (AW)But let [n]your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.

Go the Second Mile(AX)

38 “You have heard that it was said, (AY)‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 (AZ)But I tell you not to resist an evil person. (BA)But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever (BB)compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and (BC)from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.

Love Your Enemies(BD)

43 “You have heard that it was said, (BE)‘You shall love your neighbor (BF)and hate your enemy.’ 44 [o]But I say to you, (BG)love your enemies, bless those who curse you, (BH)do good to those who hate you, and pray (BI)for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for (BJ)He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 (BK)For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet your [p]brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the [q]tax collectors do so? 48 (BL)Therefore you shall be perfect, just (BM)as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:5 Or land
  2. Matthew 5:18 Gr. iota, Heb. yod, the smallest letter
  3. Matthew 5:18 The smallest stroke in a Heb. letter
  4. Matthew 5:21 in ancient times
  5. Matthew 5:22 NU omits without a cause
  6. Matthew 5:22 Lit., in Aram., Empty head
  7. Matthew 5:22 Gr. More
  8. Matthew 5:22 Gr. Gehenna
  9. Matthew 5:27 NU, M omit to those of old
  10. Matthew 5:29 Lit. stumble or offend
  11. Matthew 5:30 Lit. stumble or offend
  12. Matthew 5:32 Or fornication
  13. Matthew 5:33 ancient times
  14. Matthew 5:37 Lit. your word be yes yes
  15. Matthew 5:44 NU But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
  16. Matthew 5:47 M friends
  17. Matthew 5:47 NU Gentiles

Jezus onderwijst zijn leerlingen

Op een dag, toen Jezus zag dat er weer veel mensen gekomen waren, liep Hij de berg op en ging zitten. Zijn leerlingen kwamen bij Hem.

Hij onderwees hun:

‘Gelukkig zijn zij die nederig zijn, want het Koninkrijk van de hemelen is voor hen bestemd.

Gelukkig zijn zij die verdriet hebben, want zij zullen getroost worden.

Gelukkig zijn de zachtmoedigen, want de aarde is voor hen.

Gelukkig zijn de mensen die ernaar hunkeren dat Gods wil wordt uitgevoerd, want zij zullen volkomen tevreden worden gesteld.

Gelukkig zijn de mensen met een liefdevol en helpend hart, want zij zullen zelf liefde ontmoeten en hulp ontvangen.

Gelukkig zijn de mensen met een zuiver hart, want zij zullen God zien.

Gelukkig zijn de mensen die vrede brengen, want zij zullen kinderen van God worden genoemd.

10 Gelukkig zijn de mensen die vervolgd worden omdat zij Gods wil doen, want het Koninkrijk van de hemelen is voor hen.

11 Gelukkig bent u als u beledigingen, vervolgingen, leugens en laster te verdragen krijgt omdat u bij Mij hoort.

12 Juich van blijdschap, want in de hemel ligt een geweldige beloning voor u klaar. Vroeger zijn de profeten immers ook zo vervolgd.

13 U bent als zout voor de wereld. Maar als het zout zijn kracht verliest, hoe moet je het dan smaak geven? Waar is het dan nog goed voor, behalve om weggegooid en door de mensen vertrapt te worden.

14 U bent het licht van de wereld, een stad op een berg kan iedereen zien. 15 Men steekt immers geen lamp aan om er vervolgens een emmer overheen te zetten? Die lamp moet toch op een standaard staan en licht geven voor iedereen in huis? 16 Laat daarom ook uw licht voor alle mensen schijnen. Als zij dan de goede dingen zien die u doet, zullen zij uw hemelse Vader eren.

17 Denk niet dat Ik ben gekomen om de wetten van Mozes en de woorden van de profeten af te schaffen. Ik ben juist gekomen om er de volle betekenis aan te geven. 18 Ik zeg u met nadruk: tot het moment waarop hemel en aarde vergaan, blijft iedere letter, ieder leesteken van de wet van kracht, totdat alles gebeurd zal zijn. 19 Wie zelfs maar het kleinste gebod afschaft en anderen leert dat ook te doen, zal de kleinste zijn in het Koninkrijk van de hemelen. Maar wie zich aan Gods wetten houdt en anderen leert dat ook te doen, zal in dat Koninkrijk in hoog aanzien staan. 20 Want Ik waarschuw u. Als u zich niet méér houdt aan Gods wetten dan de bijbelgeleerden en de Farizeeën, komt u het Koninkrijk van de hemelen zeker niet binnen.

21 U hebt gehoord dat tegen onze voorouders gezegd is: “U mag niemand doodslaan” en “wie iemand doodslaat, zal veroordeeld worden.” 22 Maar Ik zeg zelfs: iedereen die kwaad is op een ander, zal veroordeeld worden. En wie een ander uitscheldt, moet zich voor de rechtbank verantwoorden, ja, die zal voor het hellevuur komen te staan. 23 Stel dat u in de tempel voor het altaar staat om God een offer te brengen. Als u zich daar dan herinnert dat iemand iets tegen u heeft, 24 moet u het offer naast het altaar laten liggen. Ga eerst naar die ander toe, maak het met hem in orde en breng daarna pas uw offer aan God. 25 Zorg ervoor dat u het op tijd eens wordt met uw tegenpartij. Want als hij u voor de rechter sleept, wordt u misschien wel in de gevangenis gegooid. 26 En daar komt u pas weer uit als u de laatste cent betaald hebt.

27 De wet van Mozes zegt: “U mag geen overspel plegen.” 28 Maar Ik zeg: wie met begerige ogen naar een vrouw kijkt, heeft in zijn hart al overspel met haar gepleegd. 29 Als uw oog u tot verkeerde dingen brengt, ruk het dan uit en gooi het weg. Want het is beter één lichaamsdeel kwijt te raken dan dat uw hele lichaam in de hel wordt gegooid. 30 En als uw hand u tot verkeerde dingen brengt, hak hem dan af en gooi hem weg. Want het is beter één lichaamsdeel kwijt te raken dan dat uw hele lichaam in de hel wordt gegooid.

31 De wet van Mozes zegt: “Als iemand van zijn vrouw wil scheiden, moet hij haar wel een brief meegeven waarin staat dat zij niet langer zijn vrouw is.” 32 Maar Ik zeg: als u zich van uw vrouw laat scheiden zonder dat zij met een andere man gemeenschap heeft gehad, drijft u haar tot overspel. En wie met een weggezonden vrouw trouwt, pleegt ook overspel.

33 In de wet van Mozes staat ook: “U moet zich aan uw eed houden. Wat u voor God hebt gezworen, moet u nakomen.” 34 Maar Ik zeg: zweer nooit! Zeg niet: “Ik zweer bij de hemel,” want de hemel is de troon van God. 35 Of: “Ik zweer bij de aarde,” want de aarde is Gods voetenbank. Of: “Ik zweer bij Jeruzalem,” want dat is de stad van de grote Koning. 36 Zeg ook niet: “Ik zweer bij mijn hoofd,” want u kunt niet één haar wit of zwart maken. 37 Houdt u aan uw woord. Ja is ja en nee is nee. Wat u meer zegt, komt van de duivel.

38 De wet van Mozes zegt: “Oog om oog en tand om tand.” 39 Maar Ik zeg u: verzet u niet tegen wie u kwaad doet. Als iemand u een klap op de ene wang geeft, keer hem dan ook uw andere wang toe. 40 Als iemand in een proces uw hemd opeist, geef hem dan ook uw jas. 41 Als iemand u dwingt om één kilometer met hem mee te lopen, ga dan twee kilometer met hem mee. 42 Als iemand u iets vraagt, geef het hem. En als iemand geld van u wil lenen, weiger het dan niet.

43 U hebt gehoord dat er gezegd is: “Heb uw naaste lief en haat uw vijanden.” 44 Maar Ik zeg: houd ook van uw vijanden! En bid voor wie u vervolgen! 45 Als u dat doet, bent u echt kinderen van uw hemelse Vader. Want Hij laat zijn zon opgaan voor goede en slechte mensen. Hij laat het regenen voor rechtvaardigen en onrechtvaardigen. 46 Als u alleen maar houdt van mensen die ook van u houden, krijgt u geen beloning. Dat doen zelfs bedriegers. 47 Als u alleen maar vriendelijk bent voor uw vrienden, doet u niets bijzonders. Dat doet immers iedereen. 48 Wees volmaakt, zoals ook uw hemelse Vader volmaakt is.’

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

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

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.

27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.