Matthew 5

1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: (Mark 3:13; Luke 9:28; John 6:3; John 6:15) and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:KJRV — Matthew 5:1

2 And he opened (Psalms 78:2; Matthew 13:35) his mouth, and taught them, saying,KJRV — Matthew 5:2

3 Blessed are the poor (Luke 6:20) in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.KJRV — Matthew 5:3

4 Blessed are they that mourn: (Isaiah 61:2; Jeremiah 31:9) for they shall be comforted.KJRV — Matthew 5:4

5 Blessed are the meek: (Psalms 37:11) for they shall inherit the earth.KJRV — Matthew 5:5

6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst (Isaiah 55:1) after righteousness: for they shall be filled.KJRV — Matthew 5:6

7 Blessed are the merciful: (Proverbs 11:17; Matthew 6:14; Matthew 18:33) for they shall obtain mercy.KJRV — Matthew 5:7

8 Blessed are the pure (Psalms 24:4) in heart: for they shall see (Hebrews 12:14; Revelation 22:4) God.KJRV — Matthew 5:8

9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children (Matthew 5:45; Luke 6:35; Romans 8:14) of God.KJRV — Matthew 5:9

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted (2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 3:14; 1 Peter 4:14) for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.KJRV — Matthew 5:10

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.KJRV — Matthew 5:11

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets (2 Chronicles 36:16; Matthew 23:37; Acts 7:52; 1 Thessalonians 2:15; Hebrews 11:35; James 5:10) which were before you.KJRV — Matthew 5:12

13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt (Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34) 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.KJRV — Matthew 5:13

14 Ye are the light (Proverbs 4:18; John 8:12; John 9:5; John 12:36; Philippians 2:15) of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.KJRV — Matthew 5:14

15 Neither do men light a candle, (Mark 4:21; Luke 8:16; Luke 11:33) and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; (Revelation 1:20) and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.KJRV — Matthew 5:15

16 Let your light so shine (1 Peter 2:12) before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify (1 Corinthians 6:20) your Father which is in heaven.KJRV — Matthew 5:16

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. (Psalms 40:8; Matthew 3:15; John 4:34; John 8:29; Hebrews 10:7; Hebrews 10:9)KJRV — Matthew 5:17

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, (Isaiah 2:3; Isaiah 42:4; Isaiah 42:21; Micah 4:2; Romans 3:31; Hebrews 8:10) till all be fulfilled.KJRV — Matthew 5:18

19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, (Romans 7:7; 1 John 3:4) and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, (Matthew 7:12) the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.KJRV — Matthew 5:19

20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness (Matthew 7:23; Matthew 13:41) shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.KJRV — Matthew 5:20

21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17) shalt not killExodus 20:13 ; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:KJRV — Matthew 5:21

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: (Deuteronomy 16:18; 2 Chronicles 19:5) but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell (Matthew 5:29; Matthew 5:30; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 18:9; Matthew 23:15; Matthew 23:33; Mark 9:43; Luke 12:5; James 3:6) fire. KJRV — Matthew 5:22

23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;KJRV — Matthew 5:23

24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled (Romans 12:17) to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.KJRV — Matthew 5:24

25 Agree with thine adversary (Luke 12:58) 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.KJRV — Matthew 5:25

26 Verily (Luke 12:59) I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.KJRV — Matthew 5:26

27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou (Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18) shalt not commit adultery:Exodus 20:14KJRV — Matthew 5:27

28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust (2 Samuel 11:2; Job 31:1; James 1:14) after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. (Genesis 6:5; Genesis 8:21; Proverbs 6:14; Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21)KJRV — Matthew 5:28

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. (Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:30; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 18:9; Matthew 23:15; Matthew 23:33; Mark 9:43; Luke 12:5; James 3:6)KJRV — Matthew 5:29

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. (Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:29; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 18:9; Matthew 23:15; Matthew 23:33; Mark 9:43; Luke 12:5; James 3:6)KJRV — Matthew 5:30

31 It hath been said, Whosoever (Deuteronomy 24:1) shall put (Deuteronomy 24:1; Jeremiah 3:1; Matthew 1:19; Matthew 19:7; Mark 10:4) away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:Deuteronomy 24:1KJRV — Matthew 5:31

32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put (Malachi 2:16; Matthew 19:9; Mark 10:11; Luke 16:18; 1 Corinthians 7:11) away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.KJRV — Matthew 5:32

33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear (Exodus 20:7; Numbers 30:2; Leviticus 19:12; Deuteronomy 23:21) thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:KJRV — Matthew 5:33

34 But I say unto you, Swear (James 5:12) not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: (Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 23:22)KJRV — Matthew 5:34

35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: (Isaiah 66:1) neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city (Psalms 48:2) of the great King.KJRV — Matthew 5:35

36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.KJRV — Matthew 5:36

37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. (Matthew 6:13; Matthew 13:19; Matthew 13:38; John 17:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 John 2:13; 1 John 3:12; 1 John 5:18)KJRV — Matthew 5:37

38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye (Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21) for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:Exodus 21:24KJRV — Matthew 5:38

39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite (Luke 6:29; 1 Corinthians 6:7) thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.KJRV — Matthew 5:39

40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.KJRV — Matthew 5:40

41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.KJRV — Matthew 5:41

42 Give (Deuteronomy 15:7; Luke 6:34; 1 Timothy 6:18) to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.KJRV — Matthew 5:42

43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 19:19; Matthew 22:39; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27; Romans 13:9; Galatians 5:14; James 2:8) shalt love thy neighbour,Leviticus 19:18 and hate (Deuteronomy 23:3) thine enemy.KJRV — Matthew 5:43

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, (Proverbs 25:21; Luke 6:27; Luke 6:35; Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60; Romans 12:20) bless them that curse (1 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Peter 2:23) you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;KJRV — Matthew 5:44

45 That ye may be the children (Matthew 5:9; Luke 6:35; Romans 8:14) 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.KJRV — Matthew 5:45

46 For if ye love them (Luke 6:32) which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?KJRV — Matthew 5:46

47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?KJRV — Matthew 5:47

48 Be ye therefore perfect, (Leviticus 19:2; Deuteronomy 18:13; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Philippians 3:15) even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.KJRV — Matthew 5:48