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La loi du royaume(A)

Jésus, voyant ces foules, monta sur une colline. Il s’assit, ses disciples se rassemblèrent autour de lui et il se mit à les enseigner. Il leur dit :

Les Béatitudes(B)

Heureux ceux qui se reconnaissent spirituellement pauvres[a],
car le royaume des cieux leur appartient.
Heureux ceux qui pleurent,
car Dieu les consolera.
Heureux ceux qui sont doux,
car Dieu leur donnera la terre en héritage[b] .
Heureux ceux qui ont faim et soif de justice,
car ils seront rassasiés.
Heureux ceux qui témoignent de la bonté,
car Dieu sera bon pour eux.
Heureux ceux dont le cœur est pur,
car ils verront Dieu.
Heureux ceux qui répandent autour d’eux la paix,
car Dieu les reconnaîtra pour ses fils.
10 Heureux ceux qui sont opprimés pour la justice,
car le royaume des cieux leur appartient.

11 Heureux serez-vous quand les hommes vous insulteront et vous persécuteront, lorsqu’ils répandront toutes sortes de calomnies sur votre compte à cause de moi.

12 Oui, réjouissez-vous alors et soyez heureux, car une magnifique récompense vous attend dans les cieux. Car vous serez ainsi comme les prophètes d’autrefois : eux aussi ont été persécutés avant vous de la même manière.

Témoins(C)

13 Vous êtes le sel[c] de la terre. Si ce sel perd sa saveur, avec quoi la salera-t-on[d] ? Ce sel ne vaut plus rien : il n’est bon qu’à être jeté dehors et piétiné.

14 Vous êtes la lumière du monde. Une ville au sommet d’une colline n’échappe pas aux regards. 15 Il en est de même d’une lampe : si on l’allume, ce n’est pas pour la mettre sous une mesure à grains : au contraire, on la fixe sur un pied de lampe pour qu’elle éclaire tous ceux qui sont dans la maison. 16 C’est ainsi que votre lumière doit briller devant tous les hommes, pour qu’ils voient le bien que vous faites et qu’ils en attribuent la gloire à votre Père céleste.

Jésus et la Loi

17 Ne vous imaginez pas que je sois venu pour abolir ce qui est écrit dans la Loi ou les prophètes[e] ; je ne suis pas venu pour abolir, mais pour accomplir. 18 Oui, vraiment, je vous l’assure : tant que le ciel et la terre resteront en place, ni la plus petite lettre de la Loi, ni même un point sur un i n’en sera supprimé jusqu’à ce que tout se réalise.

19 Par conséquent, si quelqu’un n’obéit pas ne serait-ce qu’à un seul de ces commandements – même s’il s’agit du moindre d’entre eux – et s’il apprend aux autres à faire de même, il sera lui-même considéré comme « le moindre » dans le royaume des cieux. Au contraire, celui qui obéira à ces commandements et qui les enseignera aux autres, sera considéré comme grand dans le royaume des cieux.

20 Je vous le dis : si vous ne vivez pas selon la justice mieux que les spécialistes de la Loi et les pharisiens, vous n’entrerez pas dans le royaume des cieux.

La loi de Jésus(D)

21 Vous avez appris qu’il a été dit à nos ancêtres : Tu ne commettras pas de meurtre[f]. Si quelqu’un a commis un meurtre, il en répondra devant le tribunal. 22 Eh bien, moi, je vous dis : Celui qui se met en colère contre son frère en répondra devant le tribunal. Celui qui lui dit « imbécile » passera devant le Grand-Conseil, et celui qui le traite de fou est bon pour le feu de l’enfer.

23 Si donc, au moment de présenter ton offrande devant l’autel, tu te souviens que ton frère a quelque chose contre toi, 24 laisse là ton offrande devant l’autel, et va d’abord te réconcilier avec ton frère ; puis tu reviendras présenter ton offrande.

25 Si tu es en conflit avec quelqu’un, dépêche-toi de t’entendre avec ton adversaire pendant que tu es encore en chemin avec lui. Sinon, ton adversaire remettra l’affaire entre les mains du juge, qui fera appel aux huissiers de justice, et tu seras mis en prison. 26 Et là, vraiment, je te l’assure : tu n’en sortiras pas avant d’avoir remboursé jusqu’au dernier centime.

27 Vous avez appris qu’il a été dit : Tu ne commettras pas d’adultère[g]. 28 Eh bien, moi je vous dis : Si quelqu’un jette sur une femme un regard chargé de désir, il a déjà commis adultère avec elle dans son cœur. 29 Par conséquent, si ton œil droit te fait tomber dans le péché, arrache-le et jette-le au loin, car il vaut mieux pour toi perdre un de tes organes que de voir ton corps entier précipité en enfer. 30 Si ta main droite cause ta chute, coupe-la et jette-la au loin. Il vaut mieux pour toi perdre un de tes membres que de voir tout ton corps jeté en enfer.

31 Il a aussi été dit : Si quelqu’un divorce d’avec sa femme, il doit le lui signifier par une déclaration écrite[h]. 32 Eh bien, moi, je vous dis : Celui qui divorce d’avec sa femme – sauf en cas d’immoralité sexuelle – l’expose à devenir adultère[i], et celui qui épouse une femme divorcée commet lui-même un adultère.

33 Vous avez encore appris qu’il a été dit à nos ancêtres : Tu ne rompras pas ton serment ; ce que tu as promis par serment devant le Seigneur, tu l’accompliras[j]. 34 Eh bien, moi je vous dis de ne pas faire de serment du tout. Ne dites pas : « Je le jure par le ciel », car le ciel, c’est le trône de Dieu. 35 Ou : « J’en prends la terre à témoin », car elle est l’escabeau où Dieu pose ses pieds. Ou : « Je le jure par Jérusalem ; », car elle est la ville de Dieu, le grand Roi. 36 Ne dites pas davantage : « Je le jure sur ma tête », car tu ne peux pas rendre un seul de tes cheveux blanc ou noir.

37 Dites simplement « oui » si c’est oui, « non » si c’est non. Tous les serments qu’on y ajoute viennent du diable[k].

(Lc 6.29-30)

38 Vous avez appris qu’il a été dit : œil pour œil, dent pour dent[l]. 39 Eh bien, moi je vous dis : Ne résistez pas à celui qui vous veut du mal ; au contraire, si quelqu’un te gifle sur la joue droite, tends-lui aussi l’autre. 40 Si quelqu’un veut te faire un procès pour avoir ta chemise, ne l’empêche pas de prendre aussi ton vêtement. 41 Et si quelqu’un te réquisitionne[m] pour porter un fardeau sur un kilomètre, porte-le sur deux kilomètres avec lui. 42 Donne à celui qui te demande, ne tourne pas le dos à celui qui veut t’emprunter quelque chose.

(Lc 6.27-36)

43 Vous avez appris qu’il a été dit : Tu aimeras ton prochain[n] et tu haïras ton ennemi. 44 Eh bien, moi je vous dis : Aimez vos ennemis et priez pour ceux qui vous persécutent. 45 Ainsi vous vous comporterez vraiment comme des enfants de votre Père céleste, car lui, il fait luire son soleil sur les méchants aussi bien que sur les bons, et il accorde sa pluie aux justes comme aux injustes.

46 Si vous aimez seulement ceux qui vous aiment, allez-vous prétendre à une récompense pour cela ? Les collecteurs d’impôts eux-mêmes n’en font-ils pas autant ? 47 Si vous ne saluez que vos frères, que faites-vous d’extraordinaire ? Les païens n’agissent-ils pas de même ? 48 Votre Père céleste est parfait. Soyez donc parfaits comme lui.

Footnotes

  1. 5.3 Autres traductions : pauvres en ce qui concerne l’Esprit ou pauvres en ce qui concerne les choses de l’Esprit.
  2. 5.5 Ps 37.11. Certains manuscrits inversent l’ordre des versets 4 et 5.
  3. 5.13 Le sel utilisé en Israël contenait beaucoup de cristaux n’ayant aucun pouvoir salant. Lorsque ce sel était exposé à l’humidité, le chlorure de sodium fondait et seuls les cristaux non salants restaient.
  4. 5.13 Autre traduction : avec quoi le rendra-t-on de nouveau salé ?
  5. 5.17 la Loi ou les prophètes: expression qui désigne l’ensemble de l’Ancien Testament.
  6. 5.21 Ex 20.13 ; Dt 5.17.
  7. 5.27 Ex 20.14 ; Dt 5.18.
  8. 5.31 Dt 24.1.
  9. 5.32 à devenir adultère: en se remariant du vivant de son mari (voir Rm 7.3).
  10. 5.33 Lv 19.12 ; Nb 30.3.
  11. 5.37 Autre traduction : du mal.
  12. 5.38 Ex 21.24 ; Lv 24.20 ; Dt 19.21.
  13. 5.41 Les soldats et les fonctionnaires romains avaient le droit de réquisitionner n’importe qui pour porter leurs fardeaux.
  14. 5.43 Lv 19.18.

耶稣教导人们

耶稣看到有许多人在那里,就走到一座小山上坐了下来。门徒们向他聚拢过来。 耶稣开始教导他们说:

“知道自己在属灵境界中有需求的人受到祝福,
因为天国属于他们;
悲伤的人受到祝福,
因为上帝会来抚慰他们;
温和的人受到祝福,
因为他们将承受上帝许诺的土地 [a]
渴望正义的人受到祝福,
因为上帝会满足他们的要求;
仁慈的人受到祝福,
因为上帝会施予他们怜恤;
心灵纯洁的人受到祝福,
因为他们将与上帝同在;
追求和平的人受到祝福,
因为他们必将成为上帝之子;
10 为了执行上帝的旨意而受到迫害的人受到祝福,
因为天国属于他们。

11 “当你们因为跟随我而受人们的侮辱、迫害和恶语中伤时,你们就受到祝福了。 12 应该欢喜快乐,因为你们在天堂里获得的奖赏是巨大的。他们也曾同样地虐待了在你们之前的先知。

你们像盐、像光

13 “你们就好像是世上的盐,但是,如果盐失去了咸味,它怎么可能再变咸呢?它也就没有任何用处了,只能被扔掉,任人践踏。

14 “你们是世界的光。山上的城市是藏不住的; 15 点燃的灯火也不会被扣在碗下面,而是被放在灯台上,把光带给屋子里的人们。 16 同样,你们的光也应该照亮在人们面前,让他们看见你们的善行,把荣耀归给你们在天上的父。

耶稣与旧约

17 “不要以为我是为了要毁弃律法和先知的教导而来的,我不是来毁弃它们的,而是来贯彻和实现它们的。 18 我实话告诉你们,只要天地还存在,律法的一笔一划都不能消失,直到所有的事情发生。 19 所以,无论是谁,只要违反了律法中的任何一条,甚至似乎是微不足道的一条,并且教唆别人也这么做,他在天国里就是最渺小的;无论是谁,只要遵守律法,同时又教育别人也这么做,那么,他在天国里就是伟大的。 20 我告诉你们,如果你们做上帝要你们做的事情,却胜不过律法师和法利赛人,那么,你们就别想进天国!

耶稣针对发怒的教导

21 “你们一定听说过告诫我们祖先的话∶‘不许杀人。杀人者必受到审判。’ [b] 22 但是,我告诉你们,凡是对别人动怒的人,也将受到审判;凡是侮辱别人的人,也将会受到犹太法庭 [c]的审判;凡是说别人‘蠢货’的人,也将遭到地狱烈火的焚烧。

23 “所以,当你向祭坛献供品时,如果想起有人与你不和, 24 你应该先把供品放在祭坛前,去和那个人言归于好,然后再来献供品。

25 如果你的仇人要和你打官司,趁着还在路上的时候,赶快和他交朋友,否则,他会把你交给法官,法官又会把你交给看守,然后,你又会被投进监狱。 26 我实话告诉你们,除非你偿还了最后一分钱,否则你别想从监狱里出来。

耶稣针对通奸的教导

27 “你们听说过‘不许通奸’ [d]的话了吧? 28 我告诉你们,如果有人看见女人就萌生淫邪之念,那么,他在心里就已经和她通奸了。 29 如果你的右眼使你犯罪,那就把右眼挖出来扔掉。宁可舍弃身体的一部分,也不要让整个身体投入地狱。 30 如果你的右手使你犯罪,那就把右手砍下来扔掉。宁可舍弃身体的一部分,也不要让整个身体下地狱。

耶稣针对离婚的教导

31 还有一条教导是∶‘无论谁与妻子离婚,都必须给她一份书面的休书。’ [e] 32 我告诉你们,除非是他妻子不贞,任何男人与妻子离婚,他就是在使她犯通奸罪;谁娶离了婚的女人,谁就犯了通奸罪。

耶稣针对发誓的教导

33 “你们一定听说过我们的祖先受到的告诫∶‘不要违背誓言,必须恪守对主的誓言。’ [f] 34 我告诉你们,不要发誓。不要指天发誓,因为天是上帝的宝座; 35 不要指地发誓,因为地是上帝的脚凳;不要对耶路撒冷发誓,因为耶路撒冷是上帝的城市; 36 也不要用你的脑袋发誓,因为你无力使一根头发变白或变黑。 37 ‘是’就说‘是’,‘不是’就说‘不是’,多余的话就出自魔鬼了。

耶稣针对报复的教导

38 你们听说过‘以眼还眼,以牙还牙’ [g]的说法吧? 39 我告诉你们,不要同恶人做对。如果有人打了你的右脸,你就把左脸伸过去让他打; 40 如果有人想去法院告你,还要抢走你的内衣,你就让他连外套一起拿去; 41 如果有人强迫你陪他走一里路,你就陪他走两里。 42 要给予对你有所求的人,不要拒绝向你借东西的人。

爱你们的敌人

43 “你们也听说过这样的话∶‘爱你的朋友,恨你的敌人。’ [h] 44 我告诉你们,要爱你们的敌人,要为迫害你们的人祈祷, 45 这样,你们就会做天父的孩子。父让太阳升起,照耀好人和坏人,还降雨给正直和邪恶的人。 46 如果你们只爱那些爱你们的人,那么,你们能得到什么奖赏呢?就连税吏也能做到这一点,不是吗? 47 如果你们只问候你们的兄弟姐妹,你们哪里比别人强呢?就连非教徒也会这么做,不是吗? 48 所以,你们必须像你们的天父那样尽善尽美。

Footnotes

  1. 馬 太 福 音 5:5 许诺的土地: 见《诗篇》37:17。
  2. 馬 太 福 音 5:21 引自旧约《申命记》5:17。
  3. 馬 太 福 音 5:22 犹太法庭: 最高犹太议会,也作法庭。
  4. 馬 太 福 音 5:27 引自旧约《出埃及记》20:14:《申命记》5:18。
  5. 馬 太 福 音 5:31 引自旧约《申命记》24:1。
  6. 馬 太 福 音 5:33 引自旧约《利未记》19:12;《民数记》30:2:《申命记》23:21。
  7. 馬 太 福 音 5:38 引自旧约《出埃及记》21:24;《利未记》24:20;《申命记》19:21。
  8. 馬 太 福 音 5:43 引自旧约《利未记》19:18。

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.

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

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

The Beatitudes(A)

He said:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(B)
Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.(C)
Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(D)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.(E)
Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.(F)
Blessed are the pure in heart,(G)
    for they will see God.(H)
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

O sermão da montanha. As beatitudes(A)

Jesus, vendo a multidão, subiu a um monte, e, assentando-se, aproximaram-se dele os seus discípulos; e, abrindo a boca, os ensinava, dizendo:

Bem-aventurados os pobres de espírito, porque deles é o Reino dos céus; bem-aventurados os que choram, porque eles serão consolados; bem-aventurados os mansos, porque eles herdarão a terra; bem-aventurados os que têm fome e sede de justiça, porque eles serão fartos; bem-aventurados os misericordiosos, porque eles alcançarão misericórdia; bem-aventurados os limpos de coração, porque eles verão a Deus; bem-aventurados os pacificadores, porque eles serão chamados filhos de Deus; 10 bem-aventurados os que sofrem perseguição por causa da justiça, porque deles é o Reino dos céus; 11 bem-aventurados sois vós quando vos injuriarem, e perseguirem, e, mentindo, disserem todo o mal contra vós, por minha causa. 12 Exultai e alegrai-vos, porque é grande o vosso galardão nos céus; porque assim perseguiram os profetas que foram antes de vós.

Os discípulos são o sal da terra e a luz do mundo

13 Vós sois o sal da terra; e, se o sal for insípido, com que se há de salgar? Para nada mais presta, senão para se lançar fora e ser pisado pelos homens.

14 Vós sois a luz do mundo; não se pode esconder uma cidade edificada sobre um monte; 15 nem se acende a candeia e se coloca debaixo do alqueire, mas, no velador, e dá luz a todos que estão na casa. 16 Assim resplandeça a vossa luz diante dos homens, para que vejam as vossas boas obras e glorifiquem o vosso Pai, que está nos céus.

O cumprimento da lei e dos profetas

17 Não cuideis que vim destruir a lei ou os profetas; não vim ab-rogar, mas cumprir. 18 Porque em verdade vos digo que, até que o céu e a terra passem, nem um jota ou um til se omitirá da lei sem que tudo seja cumprido. 19 Qualquer, pois, que violar um destes menores mandamentos e assim ensinar aos homens será chamado o menor no Reino dos céus; aquele, porém, que os cumprir e ensinar será chamado grande no Reino dos céus. 20 Porque vos digo que, se a vossa justiça não exceder a dos escribas e fariseus, de modo nenhum entrareis no Reino dos céus.

21 Ouvistes que foi dito aos antigos: Não matarás; mas qualquer que matar será réu de juízo. 22 Eu, porém, vos digo que qualquer que, sem motivo, se encolerizar contra seu irmão será réu de juízo, e qualquer que chamar a seu irmão de raca será réu do Sinédrio; e qualquer que lhe chamar de louco será réu do fogo do inferno. 23 Portanto, se trouxeres a tua oferta ao altar e aí te lembrares de que teu irmão tem alguma coisa contra ti, 24 deixa ali diante do altar a tua oferta, e vai reconciliar-te primeiro com teu irmão, e depois vem, e apresenta a tua oferta. 25 Concilia-te depressa com o teu adversário, enquanto estás no caminho com ele, para que não aconteça que o adversário te entregue ao juiz, e o juiz te entregue ao oficial, e te encerrem na prisão. 26 Em verdade te digo que, de maneira nenhuma, sairás dali, enquanto não pagares o último ceitil.

27 Ouvistes que foi dito aos antigos: Não cometerás adultério. 28 Eu porém, vos digo que qualquer que atentar numa mulher para a cobiçar já em seu coração cometeu adultério com ela. 29 Portanto, se o teu olho direito te escandalizar, arranca-o e atira-o para longe de ti, pois te é melhor que se perca um dos teus membros do que todo o teu corpo seja lançado no inferno. 30 E, se a tua mão direita te escandalizar, corta-a e atira-a para longe de ti, porque te é melhor que um dos teus membros se perca do que todo o teu corpo seja lançado no inferno. 31 Também foi dito: Qualquer que deixar sua mulher, que lhe dê carta de desquite. 32 Eu, porém, vos digo que qualquer que repudiar sua mulher, a não ser por causa de prostituição, faz que ela cometa adultério; e qualquer que casar com a repudiada comete adultério.

33 Outrossim, ouvistes que foi dito aos antigos: Não perjurarás, mas cumprirás teus juramentos ao Senhor. 34 Eu, porém, vos digo que, de maneira nenhuma, jureis nem pelo céu, porque é o trono de Deus, 35 nem pela terra, porque é o escabelo de seus pés, nem por Jerusalém, porque é a cidade do grande Rei, 36 nem jurarás pela tua cabeça, porque não podes tornar um cabelo branco ou preto. 37 Seja, porém, o vosso falar: Sim, sim; não, não, porque o que passa disso é de procedência maligna.

38 Ouvistes que foi dito: Olho por olho e dente por dente. 39 Eu, porém, vos digo que não resistais ao mal; mas, se qualquer te bater na face direita, oferece-lhe também a outra; 40 e ao que quiser pleitear contigo e tirar-te a vestimenta, larga-lhe também a capa; 41 e, se qualquer te obrigar a caminhar uma milha, vai com ele duas. 42 Dá a quem te pedir e não te desvies daquele que quiser que lhe emprestes.

43 Ouvistes que foi dito: Amarás o teu próximo e aborrecerás o teu inimigo. 44 Eu, porém, vos digo: Amai a vossos inimigos, bendizei os que vos maldizem, fazei bem aos que vos odeiam e orai pelos que vos maltratam e vos perseguem, 45 para que sejais filhos do Pai que está nos céus; porque faz que o seu sol se levante sobre maus e bons e a chuva desça sobre justos e injustos. 46 Pois, se amardes os que vos amam, que galardão tereis? Não fazem os publicanos também o mesmo? 47 E, se saudardes unicamente os vossos irmãos, que fazeis de mais? Não fazem os publicanos também assim? 48 Sede vós, pois, perfeitos, como é perfeito o vosso Pai, que está nos céus.