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Ang mga Mapalad

Nang makita ni Jesus ang napakaraming tao, umakyat siya sa bundok at naupo roon. Lumapit sa kanya ang mga tagasunod niya, at nagsimula siyang mangaral. Sinabi niya,

“Mapalad ang mga taong inaaming nagkulang sila sa Dios,
    dahil makakasama sila sa kaharian ng Dios.
Mapalad ang mga naghihinagpis,
    dahil aaliwin sila ng Dios.
Mapalad ang mga mapagpakumbaba,
    dahil mamanahin nila ang mundo.[a]
Mapalad ang mga taong ang hangad ay matupad ang kalooban ng Dios,
    dahil tutulungan sila ng Dios na matupad iyon.
Mapalad ang mga maawain,
    dahil kaaawaan din sila ng Dios,
Mapalad ang mga taong may malinis na puso,
    dahil makikita nila ang Dios.
Mapalad ang mga taong nagtataguyod ng kapayapaan,
    dahil tatawagin silang mga anak ng Dios.
10 Mapalad ang mga dumaranas ng pag-uusig dahil sa pagsunod nila sa kalooban ng Dios,
    dahil makakasama sila sa kaharian ng Dios.

11 “Mapalad kayo kung dahil sa pagsunod ninyo sa akin ay iniinsulto kayo, inuusig at pinaparatangan ng masama. 12 Ganoon din ang ginawa nila sa mga propeta noong una. Kaya magalak kayo dahil malaki ang gantimpala ninyo sa langit.”

Ang Asin at Ilaw(A)

13 “Kayong mga tagasunod ko ang nagsisilbing asin sa mundo. Ngunit kung mag-iba ang lasa[b] ng asin, wala nang magagawa para ibalik ang lasa nito. Wala na itong pakinabang kaya itinatapon na lang at tinatapak-tapakan ng mga tao.

14 “Kayo ang nagsisilbing ilaw sa mundo. At ito ay makikita nga tulad ng lungsod na itinayo sa ibabaw ng isang burol na hindi maitago. 15 Walang taong nagsindi ng ilaw at pagkatapos ay tatakpan ng takalan. Sa halip, inilalagay ang ilaw sa patungan upang magbigay-liwanag sa lahat ng nasa bahay. 16 Ganoon din ang dapat ninyong gawin. Pagliwanagin ninyo ang inyong ilaw sa mga tao, upang makita nila ang mabubuting gawa ninyo at pupurihin nila ang inyong Amang nasa langit.”

Ang Turo tungkol sa Kautusan

17 “Huwag ninyong isipin na naparito ako upang ipawalang-saysay ang Kautusan ni Moises at ang isinulat ng mga propeta. Naparito ako upang tuparin ang mga ito. 18 Sinasabi ko sa inyo ang totoo, hanggaʼt may langit at may lupa, kahit ang kaliit-liitang bahagi ng Kautusan ay hindi mawawalan ng kabuluhan hanggaʼt hindi natutupad ang lahat.[c] 19 Kaya ang sinumang lumabag sa pinakamaliit na bahagi ng Kautusan, at magturo sa iba na lumabag din ay ituturing na pinakamababa sa kaharian ng Dios. Ngunit ang sinumang sumusunod sa Kautusan, at nagtuturo sa iba na sumunod din ay ituturing na dakila sa kaharian ng Dios. 20 Kaya tandaan ninyo: kung hindi ninyo mahihigitan ang pagsunod ng mga tagapagturo ng Kautusan at ng mga Pariseo sa kalooban ng Dios, hindi kayo makakapasok sa kaharian ng Dios.”

Ang Turo tungkol sa Galit

21 Sinabi pa ni Jesus, “Narinig ninyo na sinabi noong una sa ating mga ninuno, ‘Huwag kayong papatay,[d] dahil ang sinumang pumatay ay parurusahan.’ 22 Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo na ang may galit sa kanyang kapatid ay parurusahan din. At ang humamak sa kanyang kapatid at magsabi sa kanya, ‘Wala kang silbi!’ ay dadalhin sa mataas na hukuman. At ang sinumang magsabi ng ‘Ulol ka!’ sa kanyang kapatid ay mapupunta sa apoy ng impyerno. 23 Kaya kung nasa altar ka at nag-aalay ng iyong handog sa Dios, at maalala mong may hinanakit sa iyo ang iyong kapatid, 24 iwanan mo muna ang handog mo sa harap ng altar. Makipagkasundo ka muna sa iyong kapatid at saka ka bumalik at maghandog sa Dios.”

25 “Kapag may nagdedemanda sa iyo, makipag-ayos ka kaagad sa kanya habang papunta pa lang kayo sa hukuman. Dahil kapag nasa hukuman na kayo, ibibigay kayo ng hukom sa alagad ng batas upang ipabilanggo. 26 Tinitiyak ko sa iyo, hindi ka makakalabas ng bilangguan hanggaʼt hindi mo nababayaran ang kabuuan ng utang mo.”[e]

Ang Turo tungkol sa Pangangalunya

27 “Narinig ninyo na sinabi noong una, ‘Huwag kang mangangalunya.’[f] 28 Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo na ang tumingin lang sa isang babae nang may masamang pagnanasa ay nagkasala na ng pangangalunya sa kanyang isip. 29 Kaya kung ang kanang mata mo ang dahilan ng iyong pagkakasala, dukitin mo ito at itapon! Mas mabuti pang mawalan ka ng isang parte ng iyong katawan kaysa sa buo ang katawan mo pero itatapon ka naman sa impyerno. 30 At kung ang kanang kamay mo ang dahilan ng iyong pagkakasala, putulin mo ito at itapon! Mas mabuti pang mawalan ka ng isang parte ng katawan kaysa sa buo ang katawan mo pero itatapon ka naman sa impyerno.”

Ang Turo tungkol sa Paghihiwalay(B)

31 “Sinabi rin noong una, ‘Kung nais ng isang lalaki na hiwalayan ang kanyang asawa, kinakailangang bigyan niya ito ng kasulatan ng paghihiwalay.’[g] 32 Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo na kapag hiniwalayan ng lalaki ang kanyang asawa sa anumang dahilan maliban sa sekswal na imoralidad, siya na rin ang nagtulak sa kanyang asawa na mangalunya kapag nag-asawa itong muli. At ang sinumang mag-asawa ng babaeng hiniwalayan ay nagkasala rin ng pangangalunya.”

Ang Turo tungkol sa Panunumpa

33 “Narinig din ninyo na sinabi noong una sa ating mga ninuno, ‘Kapag ang tao ay nangako at nanumpa pa sa pangalan ng Panginoon, kailangang tuparin niya ito.’[h] 34 Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo na kung mangangako kayo, huwag kayong susumpa. Huwag ninyong sasabihing, ‘Saksi ko ang langit,’ dahil naroon ang trono ng Dios, 35 o ‘Saksi ko ang lupa,’ dahil ito ang tuntungan ng kanyang paa. At huwag din ninyong sasabihing, ‘Saksi ko ang Jerusalem,’ dahil ito ang lungsod ng dakilang hari. 36 At huwag din ninyong sasabihing, ‘Kahit mamatay pa ako,’ dahil ni isang buhok mo ay hindi mo kayang paputiin o paitimin. 37 Sabihin mo na lang na ‘Oo’ kung oo, at ‘Hindi’ kung hindi; dahil kung manunumpa pa kayo, galing na iyan sa diyablo.”

Huwag Maghiganti(C)

38 “Narinig ninyo na sinabi noong una, ‘Mata sa mata, ngipin sa ngipin.’ 39 Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo na huwag ninyong gantihan ng masama ang gumagawa sa inyo ng masama. Kung sampalin ka sa kanang pisngi, iharap mo pa ang kaliwa. 40 Kung ihabla ka ng sinuman at kunin ang iyong damit, ibigay mo na rin pati ang iyong balabal. 41 Kung sapilitang ipapasan sa iyo ng isang sundalo ang dala niya ng isang kilometro, dalhin mo ito ng dalawang kilometro. 42 Bigyan mo ang nanghihingi sa iyo, at huwag mong tanggihan ang nanghihiram sa iyo.”

Mahalin Ninyo ang Inyong Kaaway(D)

43 “Narinig ninyo na sinabi noong una, ‘Mahalin mo ang iyong kaibigan, at kapootan mo ang iyong kaaway.’ 44 Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo na mahalin ninyo ang inyong mga kaaway at ipanalangin ninyo ang mga umuusig sa inyo. 45 Kung gagawin ninyo ito, magiging tunay na anak kayo ng inyong Amang nasa langit. Sapagkat hindi lang sa mabubuting tao niya pinapasikat ang araw kundi pati na rin sa masasama. At hindi lang ang matutuwid ang binibigyan niya ng ulan kundi pati na rin ang mga hindi matuwid. 46 Kung ang mamahalin lang ninyo ay ang mga nagmamahal sa inyo, anong gantimpala ang matatanggap ninyo mula sa Dios? Hindi baʼt ginagawa rin iyan ng mga maniningil ng buwis na itinuturing na masasama? 47 At kung ang binabati lang ninyo ay ang mga kaibigan[i] ninyo, ano ang ginawa ninyo na nakakahigit sa iba? Hindi baʼt ginagawa rin iyan ng mga taong hindi kumikilala sa Dios? 48 Kaya dapat kayong maging ganap,[j] tulad ng inyong Amang nasa langit.”

Footnotes

  1. 5:5 mundo: Ang ibig sabihin, ang bagong mundo sa hinaharap.
  2. 5:13 mag-iba ang lasa: o, mawalan ng lasa.
  3. 5:18 hanggaʼt hindi natutupad ang lahat ng layunin ng Kautusan: o, hanggaʼt hindi natutupad ang lahat ng mangyayari sa hinaharap.
  4. 5:21 Exo. 20:13; Deu. 5:17.
  5. 5:26 utang: o, multa.
  6. 5:27 Deu. 5:18.
  7. 5:31 Deu. 24:1.
  8. 5:33 Lev. 19:12; Bil. 30:2; Deu. 23:21.
  9. 5:47 kaibigan: o, kapwa Judio; o, kapatid sa pananampalataya.
  10. 5:48 ganap: Maaaring ang ibig sabihin ay walang kapintasan sa kanilang pakikitungo sa iba.

The Sermon on the Mount

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

The Beatitudes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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