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Matthew 5
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Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes(A)

He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(B)
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.(C)
5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(D)
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.(E)
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.(F)
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,(G)
    for they will see God.(H)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,(I)
    for they will be called children of God.(J)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,(K)
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(L)

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,(M) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.(N) 12 Rejoice and be glad,(O) because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.(P)

Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.(Q)

14 “You are the light of the world.(R) A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.(S) 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,(T) that they may see your good deeds(U) and glorify(V) your Father in heaven.

The Fulfillment of the Law

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.(W) 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.(X) 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands(Y) and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.(Z)

Murder(AA)

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

23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

Adultery

27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’[e](AG) 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.(AH) 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble,(AI) gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble,(AJ) cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

Divorce

31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’[f](AK) 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.(AL)

Oaths

33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath,(AM) but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’(AN) 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all:(AO) either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;(AP) 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.(AQ) 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’;(AR) anything beyond this comes from the evil one.[g](AS)

Eye for Eye

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h](AT) 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.(AU) 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.(AV)

Love for Enemies

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i](AW) and hate your enemy.’(AX) 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,(AY) 45 that you may be children(AZ) of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.(BA) 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?(BB) Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.(BC)

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13
  2. 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.
  3. Matthew 5:22 Some manuscripts brother or sister without cause
  4. Matthew 5:22 An Aramaic term of contempt
  5. Matthew 5:27 Exodus 20:14
  6. Matthew 5:31 Deut. 24:1
  7. Matthew 5:37 Or from evil
  8. Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21
  9. Matthew 5:43 Lev. 19:18
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Ma-thi-ơ 5
Vietnamese Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Chúa Giê-xu dạy dỗ dân chúng(A)

5 Khi Chúa Giê-xu nhìn thấy đám đông thì Ngài lên ngồi trên một ngọn đồi. Các môn đệ đến với Ngài, 2 rồi Ngài bắt đầu dạy dỗ:

3 “Phúc cho những ai đang nghèo khó về tâm linh [a],
    vì nước thiên đàng thuộc về họ.
4 Phúc cho những ai đang buồn bã,
    vì Thượng Đế sẽ an ủi họ.
5 Phúc cho những ai khiêm nhường,
    vì họ sẽ nhận được đất. [b]
6 Phúc cho những ai lúc nào cũng cố gắng làm điều phải [c],
    vì Thượng Đế sẽ thỏa mãn họ.
7 Phúc cho những ai tỏ lòng nhân ái đối với kẻ khác,
    vì Thượng Đế cũng sẽ tỏ lòng nhân ái đối với họ.
8 Phúc cho những ai có tư tưởng trong sạch,
    vì sẽ được ở với Thượng Đế.
9 Phúc cho những ai mang lại hòa thuận,
    vì Thượng Đế sẽ gọi họ là con cái Ngài.
10 Phúc cho những ai bị ngược đãi vì làm điều phải,
    vì nước thiên đàng là của họ.

11 Người ta sẽ nhục mạ và làm tổn thương các con. Họ sẽ lấy mọi điều xấu vu cáo các con vì các con theo ta. Nhưng khi họ làm như thế thì các con có phúc. 12 Hãy hớn hở vui mừng lên, vì có một phần thưởng rất lớn đang dành cho các con trên thiên đàng. Vì họ cũng đã ngược đãi các nhà tiên tri sống trước các con như vậy.”

Các con là muối và ánh sáng(B)

13 “Các con là muối của đất. Nhưng nếu muối mất vị mặn thì sẽ không thể nào làm cho mặn lại được. Muối đó hoàn toàn vô dụng, chỉ có thể ném bỏ để người ta dẫm lên thôi.

14 Các con là ánh sáng chiếu cho thế giới. Các con là cái thành xây trên núi, không thể bị che khuất được. 15 Không ai thắp đèn rồi đem giấu dưới cái chậu, nhưng người ta đặt trên chân đèn, để nó chiếu sáng mọi người trong nhà. 16 Cũng thế, các con phải làm ánh sáng cho người khác. Hãy sống cách nào để người ta thấy những việc phúc đức các con làm mà ca ngợi Cha các con trên trời.

Luật pháp quan trọng như thế nào

17 Đừng tưởng rằng ta đến để phá luật pháp Mô-se và lời dạy của các nhà tiên tri. Ta đến không phải để phá, mà để hoàn thành những gì luật pháp và các nhà tiên tri nói. 18 Ta bảo thật, sẽ không có một điều gì trong luật pháp biến mất đi cho đến khi không còn trời đất nữa. Dù một chấm một nét cũng không bay mất, cho đến khi mọi việc được hoàn thành. 19 Ai không tuân giữ điều nhỏ nhất trong luật pháp và dạy người ta như thế sẽ là người thấp kém nhất trong nước thiên đàng. Còn ai vâng giữ luật pháp và dạy người ta vâng theo sẽ được tôn trọng trong nước thiên đàng. 20 Ta bảo các con phải sống tốt hơn những người Pha-ri-xi và các giáo sư luật, nếu không các con không thể nào vào nước thiên đàng được đâu.

Chúa Giê-xu dạy về tính nóng giận

21 Các con có nghe người ta dạy dân chúng từ xưa, ‘Ngươi không được giết người. [d] Ai giết người sẽ bị xét xử.’ 22 Nhưng ta bảo các con, ai tức giận anh chị em [e] mình sẽ bị xét xử. Ai nói xấu anh chị em mình phải bị hội đồng cao cấp Do-thái xét xử. Còn ai gọi người khác là đồ điên, thì đáng bị lửa địa ngục trừng phạt.

23 Khi các con dâng của lễ cho Thượng Đế nơi bàn thờ, mà nhớ lại rằng anh chị em mình còn có điều gì nghịch với mình, 24 thì hãy để của lễ nơi bàn thờ, trở về giảng hòa cùng anh chị em mình trước đã, rồi sau đó hãy dâng của lễ.

25 Nếu kẻ thù lôi các con ra tòa, hãy làm hòa với họ ngay trước khi đến tòa. Nếu không, kẻ thù các con sẽ giao các con cho quan tòa, quan tòa giao cho người cai ngục tống giam các con. 26 Ta bảo thật, chừng nào chưa trả hết đồng tiền cuối cùng, thì các con không thể bước chân ra khỏi tù được đâu.

Chúa Giê-xu dạy về tội nhục dục

27 Các con có nghe nói, ‘Ngươi không được phạm tội ngoại tình.’ [f] 28 Nhưng ta bảo các con, ai nhìn đàn bà mà động lòng dục với người ấy thì trong tâm trí xem như đã phạm tội ngoại tình với người đàn bà ấy rồi. 29 Nếu mắt phải của các con xui khiến các con phạm tội, thì hãy móc và ném nó đi. Chẳng thà thiếu mất một phần cơ thể, còn hơn toàn thân thể bị ném vào hỏa ngục. 30 Nếu tay phải các con xui khiến các con phạm tội, hãy chặt nó và ném bỏ đi. Chẳng thà thiếu mất một phần cơ thể, còn hơn cả thân thể đi vào hỏa ngục.

Chúa Giê-xu dạy về sự ly dị(C)

31 Có lời viết, ‘Ai ly dị vợ mình thì phải cho người ấy giấy ly hôn.’ [g] 32 Nhưng ta bảo các con: Ai ly dị vợ mình là làm cho người đàn bà ấy phạm tội ngoại tình. Chỉ có một nguyên nhân duy nhất để ly dị vợ là nếu nàng ăn nằm với một người đàn ông khác. Còn ai cưới người đàn bà bị ly dị ấy cũng phạm tội ngoại tình.

Phải thận trọng khi hứa

33 Các con có nghe người thời xưa nói, ‘Không được trái lời thề, mà phải giữ lời thề đối với Chúa.’ [h] 34 Nhưng ta bảo các con, đừng thề thốt gì hết. Đừng chỉ trời mà thề, vì đó là ngôi của Thượng Đế. 35 Cũng đừng chỉ đất mà thề, vì đó là bệ chân Ngài [i]. Đừng chỉ thành Giê-ru-sa-lem mà thề, vì đó là thành của Vua Lớn. 36 Cũng đừng chỉ đầu mình mà thề, vì tự các con không thể làm một sợi tóc trên đầu ra trắng hay đen được. 37 Điều gì phải thì nói phải, không thì nói không. Còn nếu ai nói gì ngoài hai cách ấy, đều do Kẻ Ác mà ra.

Đừng chống trả kẻ ác(D)

38 Các con có nghe nói, ‘Mắt đền mắt, răng đền răng.’ [j] 39 Nhưng ta bảo các con: Đừng chống trả kẻ ác. Nếu ai tát má bên mặt, đưa luôn má bên trái cho họ. 40 Nếu ai kiện các con ở tòa để lấy áo trong, hãy cho họ lấy luôn áo ngoài. 41 Nếu ai ép các con đi một dặm [k] với họ, đi luôn hai dặm. 42 Ai xin gì thì hãy cho họ. Ai muốn mượn gì thì đừng từ chối.

Yêu thương mọi người(E)

43 Các con có nghe, ‘Hãy yêu người láng giềng [l] và hãy ghét kẻ thù mình.’ 44 Nhưng ta bảo các con, hãy yêu kẻ thù và cầu nguyện cho kẻ làm tổn thương mình. 45 Làm như thế thì các con mới chứng tỏ mình là con cái thật của Thượng Đế. Vì Ngài khiến mặt trời mọc lên cho người thiện cùng người ác, làm mưa cho người làm phải cũng như cho người làm quấy. 46 Nếu các con chỉ yêu người yêu mình thì có được thưởng gì đâu? Bọn thu thuế cũng làm được như vậy. 47 Nếu các con chỉ tốt với bạn, thì các con chẳng khá hơn kẻ khác đâu. Những người không biết Thượng Đế cũng tốt với bạn. 48 Cho nên các con phải toàn vẹn giống như Cha các con trên thiên đàng là toàn vẹn.”

Footnotes

  1. Ma-thi-ơ 5:3 nghèo khó về tâm linh Nghĩa đen “nghèo về tinh thần.”
  2. Ma-thi-ơ 5:5 vì … đất Chúa đã hứa (Thi 37:11). Đây có thể có nghĩa là “đất hứa thuộc linh” nhưng cũng có nghĩa “đất sẽ thuộc về họ.”
  3. Ma-thi-ơ 5:6 cố gắng làm điều phải Nghĩa đen “đói khát sự công chính.”
  4. Ma-thi-ơ 5:21 Các con … giết người Xuất 20:13; Phục 5:18.
  5. Ma-thi-ơ 5:22 anh chị em Mặc dù bản Hi-lạp ghi “anh em” trong phần nầy và các phần khác, nhưng lời Chúa Giê-xu nói ở đây áp dụng chung cho cả hội thánh, gồm nam lẫn nữ.
  6. Ma-thi-ơ 5:27 Các con … ngoại tình Xuất 20:14; Phục 5:18.
  7. Ma-thi-ơ 5:31 Có lời viết … giấy ly hôn Phục 24:1.
  8. Ma-thi-ơ 5:33 Các con … với Chúa Xem các sách Lê-vi 19:12; Dân 30:2; Phục 23:21.
  9. Ma-thi-ơ 5:35 đó là bệ chân Ngài Hay “đất thuộc về Ngài.”
  10. Ma-thi-ơ 5:38 Các con … đền răng Xuất 21:24; Lê-vi 24:20.
  11. Ma-thi-ơ 5:41 một dặm Khoảng một cây số rưỡi.
  12. Ma-thi-ơ 5:43 Các con … láng giềng Lê-vi 19:18.
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Matthew 5
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The Beatitudes(A)

5 And seeing the multitudes, (B)He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and (C)taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed(D) are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 (E)Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 (F)Blessed are the meek,
For (G)they shall inherit the [a]earth.
6 Blessed are those who (H)hunger and thirst for righteousness,
(I)For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
(J)For they shall obtain mercy.
8 (K)Blessed are the pure in heart,
For (L)they shall see God.
9 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
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Matthew 5
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The Sermon on the Mount

5 Seeing the crowds, (A)he went up on the mountain, and when he (B)sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes

2 And (C)he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 (D)“Blessed are (E)the poor in spirit, for (F)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are (G)those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the (H)meek, for they (I)shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and (J)thirst (K)for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are (L)the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are (M)the pure in heart, for (N)they shall see God.

9 “Blessed are (O)the peacemakers, for (P)they shall be called (Q)sons[a] of God.

10 (R)“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for (S)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 (T)“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely (U)on my account. 12 (V)Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for (W)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth, (X)but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.

14 (Y)“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 (Z)Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so (AA)that[b] they may see your good works and (AB)give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Christ Came to Fulfill the Law

17 (AC)“Do not think that I have come to abolish (AD)the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but (AE)to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, (AF)until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 (AG)Therefore whoever relaxes (AH)one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least (AI)in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great (AJ)in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds (AK)that of the scribes and Pharisees, you (AL)will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Anger

21 (AM)“You have heard that it was said to those of old, (AN)‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable (AO)to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that (AP)everyone who is angry with his brother[c] will be liable (AQ)to judgment; whoever insults[d] his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to (AR)the hell[e] of fire. 23 (AS)So if (AT)you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 (AU)Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, (AV)you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.[f]

Lust

27 (AW)“You have heard that it was said, (AX)‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that (AY)everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 (AZ)If your right eye (BA)causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into (BB)hell. 30 (BC)And if your right hand (BD)causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into (BE)hell.

Divorce

31 (BF)“It was also said, (BG)‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 (BH)But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and (BI)whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Oaths

33 “Again (BJ)you have heard that it was said to those of old, (BK)‘You shall not swear falsely, but (BL)shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, (BM)Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for (BN)it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is (BO)the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; (BP)anything more than this comes from evil.[g]

Retaliation

38 (BQ)“You have heard that it was said, (BR)‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, (BS)Do not resist the one who is evil. But (BT)if anyone (BU)slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And (BV)if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,[h] let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone (BW)forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 (BX)Give to the one who begs from you, and (BY)do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.

Love Your Enemies

43 (BZ)“You have heard that it was said, (CA)‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, (CB)Love your enemies and (CC)pray for those who persecute you, 45 (CD)so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and (CE)sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 (CF)For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,[i] what more are you doing than others? Do not even (CG)the Gentiles do the same? 48 (CH)You therefore must be (CI)perfect, (CJ)as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface
  2. Matthew 5:16 Or house. 16 Let your light so shine before others that
  3. Matthew 5:22 Some manuscripts insert without cause
  4. Matthew 5:22 Greek says Raca to (a term of abuse)
  5. Matthew 5:22 Greek Gehenna; also verses 29, 30
  6. Matthew 5:26 Greek kodrantes, Roman copper coin (Latin quadrans) worth about 1/64 of a denarius (which was a day's wage for a laborer)
  7. Matthew 5:37 Or the evil one
  8. Matthew 5:40 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin
  9. Matthew 5:47 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
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