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The Sermon on the Mount
But seeing the crowds, he went up into the mountain, and having sat down, his disciples came to him;
But seeing the crowds, he went up into the mountain, and having sat down, his disciples came to him;
The Sermon on the Mount
One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him,
One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him,
and, having opened his mouth, he taught them, saying,
and he began to teach them.
The Beatitudes
The Beatitudes
The Beatitudes
Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.
Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.
Blessed they that mourn, for *they* shall be comforted.
God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
for they will be comforted.
Blessed the meek, for *they* shall inherit the earth.
God blesses those who are humble,
for they will inherit the whole earth.
for they will inherit the whole earth.
Blessed they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for *they* shall be filled.
Blessed the merciful, for *they* shall find mercy.
God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed the pure in heart, for *they* shall see God.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
for they will see God.
Blessed the peace-makers, for *they* shall be called sons of God.
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
for they will be called the children of God.
Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Blessed are ye when they may reproach and persecute you, and say every wicked thing against you, lying, for my sake.
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.
Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus have they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
Salt and Light
*Ye* are the salt of the earth; but if the salt have become insipid, wherewith shall it be salted? It is no longer fit for anything but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot by men.
*Ye* are the salt of the earth; but if the salt have become insipid, wherewith shall it be salted? It is no longer fit for anything but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot by men.
Teaching about Salt and Light
“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
*Ye* are the light of the world: a city situated on the top of a mountain cannot be hid.
“You are the light of the world — like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Nor do [men] light a lamp and put it under the bushel, but upon the lamp-stand, and it shines for all who are in the house.
No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
Let your light thus shine before men, so that they may see your upright works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.
In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Jesus Fulfills the Law
Think not that I am come to make void the law or the prophets; I am not come to make void, but to fulfil.
Think not that I am come to make void the law or the prophets; I am not come to make void, but to fulfil.
Teaching about the Law
“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.
For verily I say unto you, Until the heaven and the earth pass away, one iota or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law till all come to pass.
I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.
Whosoever then shall do away with one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of the heavens; but whosoever shall practise and teach [them], *he* shall be called great in the kingdom of the heavens.
So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
For I say unto you, that unless your righteousness surpass [that] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
“But I warn you — unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
Anger and Reconciliation
Ye have heard that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not kill; but whosoever shall kill shall be subject to the judgment.
Ye have heard that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not kill; but whosoever shall kill shall be subject to the judgment.
But *I* say unto you, that every one that is lightly angry with his brother shall be subject to the judgment; but whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be subject to [be called before] the sanhedrim; but whosoever shall say, Fool, shall be subject to the penalty of the hell of fire.
If therefore thou shouldest offer thy gift at the altar, and there shouldest remember that thy brother has something against thee,
leave there thy gift before the altar, and first go, be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.
Make friends with thine adverse party quickly, whilst thou art in the way with him; lest some time the adverse party deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
“When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison.
Verily I say to thee, Thou shalt in no wise come out thence till thou hast paid the last farthing.
Adultery
Ye have heard that it has been said, Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Ye have heard that it has been said, Thou shalt not commit adultery.
But *I* say unto you, that every one who looks upon a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
But if thy right eye be a snare to thee, pluck it out and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell.
And if thy right hand be a snare to thee, cut it off and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell.
Divorce
It has been said too, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a letter of divorce.
It has been said too, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a letter of divorce.
But *I* say unto you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, except for cause of fornication, makes her commit adultery, and whosoever marries one that is put away commits adultery.
But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman also commits adultery.
Vows
Again, ye have heard that it has been said to the ancients, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt render to the Lord what thou hast sworn.
Again, ye have heard that it has been said to the ancients, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt render to the Lord what thou hast sworn.
But *I* say unto you, Do not swear at all; neither by the heaven, because it is [the] throne of God;
But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because heaven is God’s throne.
nor by the earth, because it is [the] footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is [the] city of the great King.
And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King.
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
Do not even say, ‘By my head!’ for you can’t turn one hair white or black.
But let your word be Yea, yea; Nay, nay; but what is more than these is from evil.
Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.
Love Your Enemies
Ye have heard that it has been said, Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.
Ye have heard that it has been said, Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.
But *I* say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.
and to him that would go to law with thee and take thy body coat, leave him thy cloak also.
If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too.
And whoever will compel thee to go one mile, go with him two.
To him that asks of thee give, and from him that desires to borrow of thee turn not away.
Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.
Ye have heard that it has been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour and hate thine enemy.
But *I* say unto you, Love your enemies, [bless those who curse you,] do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who [insult you and] persecute you,
that ye may be [the] sons of your Father who is in [the] heavens; for he makes his sun rise on evil and good, and sends rain on just and unjust.
In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.
For if ye should love those who love you, what reward have ye? Do not also the tax-gatherers the same?
If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.
And if ye should salute your brethren only, what do ye extraordinary? Do not also the Gentiles the same?