(21-26) The seventh commandment. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. The poor in spirit are happy. 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ # 5:27 Exodus 20:14 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 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. As God cannot endure to look upon their iniquity, so they cannot look upon his purity. 26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. He is generally allowed to have written his Gospel before any other of the evangelists. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Such mourners shall be comforted by their God. Christ's sermon on the mount. do not even the publicans so? 20:14; Deut. 14 Ye are the light of the world. Christ showed the full meaning of this commandment; according to which we must be judged hereafter, and therefore ought to be ruled now. 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. 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. 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. (1,2) Who are blessed. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (33-37) The law of retaliation. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. 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. 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,. Christ's righteousness, imputed to us by faith alone, is needed by every one that enters the kingdom of grace or of glory; but the new creation of the heart to holiness, produces a thorough change in a man's temper and conduct.21-26 The Jewish teachers had taught, that nothing except actual murder was forbidden by the sixth commandment. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed Jesus! 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? We must aim at the glory of God.17-20 Let none suppose that Christ allows his people to trifle with any commands of God's holy law. The merciful are happy. Note the custom of sitting down to teach, a procedure that was long followed in the early church. Paragraph. Surely more is to be expected from the followers of Christ than from others; surely more will be found in them than in others. This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version, the 'HE' Bible, for Matthew Chapter 5. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 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. Our Lord does not enjoin the precise terms wherein we are to affirm or deny, but such a constant regard to truth as would render oaths unnecessary.38-42 The plain instruction is, Suffer any injury that can be borne, for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. View Matthew Chapter 5 as text-only. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. That godly sorrow which worketh true repentance, watchfulness, a humble mind, and continual dependence for acceptance on the mercy of God in Christ Jesus, with constant seeking the Holy Spirit, to cleanse away the remaining evil, seems here to be intended. 5 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,. 37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. The Beatitudes. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? (Matthew 5:1) The traditional site of this mountain is seven miles southwest of Capernaum; the place is known as The Horns of Hattin. (43-48)1,2 None will find happiness in this world or the next, who do not seek it from Christ by the rule of his word. 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. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. Malicious slanders and censures are poison that kills secretly and slowly. Matthew 5:1-12 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, Read verse in … 42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 7. 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom of grace is of such; the kingdom of glory is for them. 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. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great. The meek are those who quietly submit to God; who can bear insult; are silent, or return a soft answer; who, in their patience, keep possession of their own souls, when they can scarcely keep possession of anything else. The mercy revealed in the gospel leads the believer to still deeper self-abhorrence. 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: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. The worse men are, the less they are bound by oaths; the better they are, the less there is need for them. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 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. 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. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. It is the duty of Christians to desire, and aim at, and press towards perfection in grace and holiness. While we are alive, we are in the way to his judgement-seat; after death, it will be too late. 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 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. Heaven is the joy of our Lord; a mountain of joy, to which our way is through a vale of tears. These are purchased for us by the righteousness of Christ, confirmed by the faithfulness of God. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 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. do not even the publicans the same? Yet there is nothing in our sufferings that can merit of God; but God will provide that those who lose for him, though life itself, shall not lose by him in the end. Though all desires for grace are not grace, yet such a desire as this, is a desire of God's own raising, and he will not forsake the work of his own hands. The Beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. The pure in heart are happy; for they shall see God. Bible Gateway Plus puts a library of commentaries and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. And the sum of all is, that Christians must avoid disputing and striving. Blessed are the peacemakers--who not only study peace, but diffuse it. King James Version: Matthew Chapter 5. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 8. 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Every thing is bestowed to save us from our sins, not in them. 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. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew Chapter 5. Those who lead others into temptation to sin, by dress or in other ways, or leave them in it, or expose them to it, make themselves guilty of their sin, and will be accountable for it. We ought carefully to preserve Christian love and peace with all our brethren; and if at any time there is a quarrel, we should confess our fault, humble ourselves to our brother, making or offering satisfaction for wrong done in word or deed: and we should do this quickly; because, till this is done, we are unfit for communion with God in holy ordinances. Verse. Click to switch to the Standard KJV. 42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 6:25; (Matt. 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; 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. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 4. 37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. (1,2) Who are blessed. King James Version (KJV). With these enjoyments and hopes, we may cheerfully welcome low or painful circumstances.13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth. Sitting to teach was an indication of authority. The heart must be purified by faith, and kept for God. it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. The Sermon on the Mount. No sinner partakes of Christ's justifying righteousness, till he repents of his evil deeds. They are humble and lowly in their own eyes. We must not only bear our own afflictions patiently, but we must do all we can to help those who are in misery. Matthew 5 :: King James Version (KJV) Strong's. 4: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. If any say, Flesh and blood cannot pass by such an affront, let them remember, that flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and those who act upon right principles will have most peace and comfort.43-48 The Jewish teachers by "neighbour" understood only those who were of their own country, nation, and religion, whom they were pleased to look upon as their friends. If a man can take up the profession of Christ, and yet remain graceless, no other doctrine, no other means, can make him profitable. Matthew 5 is the fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.It contains the first portion of the Sermon on the Mount, which will also take up chapters 6 and 7.Portions are similar to the Sermon on the Plain in Luke 6, but much of the material is found only in Matthew.It is one of the most discussed and analyzed chapters of the New Testament. All our senses and powers must be kept from those things which lead to transgression. Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13; Matthew 5:22 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verse 23. 3. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 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. 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. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. This Scourby Bible Reading Video is being aired with permission of the copyright owner LITCHFIELD ASSOCIATES, all rights are reserved. There is tender mercy under all the Divine requirements, and the grace and consolations of the Spirit will enable us to attend to them.33-37 There is no reason to consider that solemn oaths in a court of justice, or on other proper occasions, are wrong, provided they are taken with due reverence. Ye are the light of the world. 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. He began to teach them what people would consider the … 5 If a man, pretending to be Christ's disciple, encourages himself in any allowed disobedience to the holy law of God, or teaches others to do the same, whatever his station or reputation among men may be, he can be no true disciple. 11:2–5; Job 31:1; Prov. Matthew 5 Christ's sermon on the mount. But all oaths taken without necessity, or in common conversation, must be sinful, as well as all those expressions which are appeals to God, though persons think thereby to evade the guilt of swearing. The law is the Christian's rule of duty, and he delights therein. 5:18 ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever # 2 Sam. 14 Ye are the light of the world. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 1. 4. 36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. Happy [are] they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake, &c.--How entirely this final beatitude has its ground in the Old Testament, is evident from the concluding words, where the encouragement held out to endure such persecutions consists in its being but a continuation of what was experienced by the Old Testament servants of God. do not even the publicans the same? May we find mercy from the Lord; may we be owned as his children, and inherit his kingdom. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have. Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. 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. Chapter Parallel Compare. Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. do not even the publicans the same? Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? None but the pure are capable of seeing God, nor would heaven be happiness to the impure. Matthew 5. ... ← Prior Chapter Next Chapter → ← Prior Book Next Book → Back to Top. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. Let us beg of God to enable us to prove ourselves his children.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. And opening His mouth He taught them, saying, 3. No sinner partakes of Christ's justifying righteousness, till he repents of his evil deeds. King James Version / Matthew 5; Matthew 6; Matthew 7; Share Tweet Save. Matthew 5:22 (KJV) Square Portrait Landscape 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. If they are not such as they should be, they are as salt that has lost its savour. But how, it may be asked, could such beautiful features of character provoke persecuti… (3-12) Exhortations and warnings. Matthew even finds the history of God's people in the OT recapitulated in some aspects of Jesus' life (see, e.g., his quotation of Hos 11:1 in 2:15). The meek are happy. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. 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. 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? 10. While many will render good for good, we must render good for evil; and this will speak a nobler principle than most men act by. Here holiness and happiness are fully described and put together. Others salute their brethren, and embrace those of their own party, and way, and opinion, but we must not so confine our respect. 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. (3-12) Exhortations and warnings. 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:. 5 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 5. Righteousness is here put for all spiritual blessings. (27-32) The third commandment. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. To accomplish his purpose Matthew also emphasizes Jesus' Davidic lineage (see Recipients, p. 1945). 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. This chapter is historically called the sermon on the mount because Jesus went onto a mountain and his students came to Him. If the peace-makers are blessed, woe to the peace-breakers! It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown 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. The mercy revealed in the gospel leads the believer to … Chapter 5. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 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. When we consider the importance of the case, and the uncertainty of life, how needful it is to seek peace with God, without delay!27-32 Victory over the desires of the heart, must be attended with painful exertions. We must pray for them. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. 27 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, # Ex. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,. 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. 2. Matthew 5 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, Read verse in King James Version The Lord Jesus teaches that we must do all the real kindness we can to all, especially to their souls. Matthew 5:1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: Matthew 5:2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Thus they explained away its spiritual meaning. 5 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 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. Mankind, lying in ignorance and wickedness, were as a vast heap, ready to putrify; but Christ sent forth his disciples, by their lives and doctrines to season it with knowledge and grace. Matthew Chapter 5 King James Version. They keep the peace that it be not broken, and recover it when it is broken. Matthew 5 King James Version (KJV). 5. 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. These meek ones are happy, even in this world. Meekness promotes wealth, comfort, and safety, even in this world. 2. He begins preaching to the masses on a mountaintop. 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. They call the proud happy, and admire the gay, the rich, the powerful, and the victorious. 6. MT 5:25 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. 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. 1. 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,. 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Our light must shine, by doing such good works as men may see. The peace-makers are happy. 9. Matthew Chapter 5 Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 21 Ye have heard that it was said by 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. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. 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