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And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
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When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down
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Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,
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And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.
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One day as the crowds were gathering, Jesus went up the mountainside with his disciples and sat down to teach them.
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And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
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and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said:
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and he began to teach them saying:
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Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
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This is what he taught them:
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Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matt.5.3
"You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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"God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
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Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
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"You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
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God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
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"You're blessed when you're content with just who you are--no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought.
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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
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Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.
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God blesses those who are gentle and lowly, for the whole earth will belong to them.
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Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
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"You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat.
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.
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God blesses those who are hungry and thirsty for justice, for they will receive it in full.
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Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
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"You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being "carefull,' you find yourselves cared for.
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Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
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God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
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"You're blessed when you get your inside world--your mind and heart--put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.
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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.
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God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
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Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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"You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family.
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
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Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
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God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
Matt.5.10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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"You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom.
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Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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God blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
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Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
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"Not only that--count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable.
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"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
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"Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.
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"God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers.
Matt.5.12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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You can be glad when that happens--give a cheer, even!-for though they don't like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.
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Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too.
Matt.5.13
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.
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"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.
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"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 by men.
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"You are the salt of the earth; 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.
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"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
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Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
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"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill.
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"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
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"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
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You are the light of the world--like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see.
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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.
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If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand.
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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.
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Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
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Don't hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all.
Matt.5.16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand--shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.
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In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
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Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
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In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Matt.5.17
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
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"Don't suppose for a minute that I have come to demolish the Scriptures--either God's Law or the Prophets. I'm not here to demolish but to complete. I am going to put it all together, pull it all together in a vast panorama.
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"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.
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"Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.
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"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 fulfill them.
Matt.5.18
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.
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God's Law is more real and lasting than the stars in the sky and the ground at your feet. Long after stars burn out and earth wears out, God's Law will be alive and working.
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I tell you the truth, 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.
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For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.
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I assure you, until heaven and earth disappear, even the smallest detail of God's law will remain until its purpose is achieved.
Matt.5.19
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.
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"Trivialize even the smallest item in God's Law and you will only have trivialized yourself. But take it seriously, show the way for others, and you will find honor in the kingdom.
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Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same 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.
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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.
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So if you break the smallest commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God's laws and teaches them will be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matt.5.20
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.
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Unless you do far better than the Pharisees in the matters of right living, you won't know the first thing about entering the kingdom.
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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.
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For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
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"But I warn you--unless you obey God better than the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees do, you can't enter the Kingdom of Heaven at all!
Matt.5.21
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:
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"You're familiar with the command to the ancients, "Do not murder.'
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"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.'
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"You have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.'
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"You have heard that the law of Moses says, 'Do not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.'
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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.
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I'm telling you that anyone who is so much as angry with a brother or sister is guilty of murder. Carelessly call a brother "idiot!' and you just might find yourself hauled into court. Thoughtlessly yell "stupid!' at a sister and you are on the brink of hellfire. The simple moral fact is that words kill.
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But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca, 'is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.
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But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, "Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, "You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire.
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But I say, if you are angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the high council. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.
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Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
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"This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you,
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"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
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Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,
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"So if you are standing before the altar in the Temple, offering a sacrifice to God, and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you,
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Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
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abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God.
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leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
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leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
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leave your sacrifice there beside the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.
Matt.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.
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"Or say you're out on the street and an old enemy accosts you. Don't lose a minute. Make the first move; make things right with him. After all, if you leave the first move to him, knowing his track record, you're likely to end up in court, maybe even jail.
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"Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
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Agree with your adversary quickly, 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.
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Come to terms quickly with your enemy before it is too late and you are dragged into court, handed over to an officer, and thrown in jail.
Matt.5.26
Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
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If that happens, you won't get out without a stiff fine.
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I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
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Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.
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I assure you that you won't be free again until you have paid the last penny.
Matt.5.27
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
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"You know the next commandment pretty well, too: "Don't go to bed with another's spouse.'
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"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'
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"You have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not commit adultery.'
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"You have heard that the law of Moses says, 'Do not commit adultery.'
Matt.5.28
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
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But don't think you've preserved your virtue simply by staying out of bed. Your heart can be corrupted by lust even quicker than your body. Those leering looks you think nobody notices--they also corrupt.
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But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
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But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
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But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust in his eye has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Matt.5.29
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.
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"Let's not pretend this is easier than it really is. If you want to live a morally pure life, here's what you have to do: You have to blind your right eye the moment you catch it in a lustful leer. You have to choose to live one-eyed or else be dumped on a moral trash pile.
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If your right eye causes you to sin, 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.
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If your right eye causes you to sin, 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.
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So if your eye--even if it is your good eye--causes you to lust, 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.
Matt.5.30
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.
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And you have to chop off your right hand the moment you notice it raised threateningly. Better a bloody stump than your entire being discarded for good in the dump.
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And if your right hand causes you to sin, 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.
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And if your right hand causes you to 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.
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And if your hand--even if it is your stronger hand--causes you to sin, 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 be thrown into hell.
Matt.5.31
It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
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"Remember the Scripture that says, "Whoever divorces his wife, let him do it legally, giving her divorce papers and her legal rights'?
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"It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.'
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"Furthermore it has been said, "Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.'
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"You have heard that the law of Moses says, 'A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a letter of divorce.'
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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.
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Too many of you are using that as a cover for selfishness and whim, pretending to be righteous just because you are "legal.' Please, no more pretending. If you divorce your wife, you're responsible for making her an adulteress (unless she has already made herself that by sexual promiscuity). And if you marry such a divorced adulteress, you're automatically an adulterer yourself. You can't use legal cover to mask a moral failure.
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But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery.
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But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.
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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 commits adultery.
Matt.5.33
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:
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"And don't say anything you don't mean. This counsel is embedded deep in our traditions.
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"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.'
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"Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.'
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"Again, you have heard that the law of Moses says, 'Do not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.'
Matt.5.34
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
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You only make things worse when you lay down a smoke screen of pious talk, saying, "I'll pray for you,' and never doing it, or saying, "God be with you,' and not meaning it. You don't make your words true by embellishing them with religious lace. In making your speech sound more religious, it becomes less true.
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But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne;
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But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God's throne;
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But I say, don't make any vows! If you say, 'By heaven!' it is a sacred vow because heaven is God's throne.
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Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
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Just say "yes' and "no.' When you manipulate words to get your own way, you go wrong.
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or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.
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nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
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And if you say, 'By the earth!' it is a sacred vow because the earth is his footstool. And don't swear, 'By Jerusalem!' for Jerusalem is the city of the great King.
Matt.5.36
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
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"Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.'
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And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.
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Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black.
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Don't even swear, 'By my head!' for you can't turn one hair white or black.
Matt.5.37
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
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Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I propose: "Don't hit back at all.' If someone strikes you, stand there and take it.
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Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
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But let your "Yes' be "Yes,' and your "No,' "No.' For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.
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Just say a simple, 'Yes, I will,' or 'No, I won't.' Your word is enough. To strengthen your promise with a vow shows that something is wrong.
Matt.5.38
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
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If someone drags you into court and sues for the shirt off your back, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it.
Matt.5.38
"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'
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"You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
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"You have heard that the law of Moses says, 'If an eye is injured, injure the eye of the person who did it. If a tooth gets knocked out, knock out the tooth of the person who did it.'
Matt.5.39
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.
Matt.5.39
And if someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life.
Matt.5.39
But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
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But I say, don't resist an evil person! If you are slapped on the right cheek, turn the other, too.
Matt.5.40
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.
Matt.5.40
No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.
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And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.
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If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.
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If you are ordered to court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too.
Matt.5.41
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Matt.5.41
"You're familiar with the old written law, "Love your friend,' and its unwritten companion, "Hate your enemy.'
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If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
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And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
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If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.
Matt.5.42
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Matt.5.42
I'm challenging that. I'm telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer,
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Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
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Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
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Give to those who ask, and don't turn away from those who want to borrow.
Matt.5.43
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
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for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves. This is what God does. He gives his best--the sun to warm and the rain to nourish--to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty.
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"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
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"You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
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"You have heard that the law of Moses says, 'Love your neighbor' and hate your enemy.
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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;
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If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that.
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But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
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But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Matt.5.45
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.
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If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that.
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that you may be sons 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.
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that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
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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 on the unjust, too.
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For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
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"In a word, what I'm saying is, Grow up. You're kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.
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If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
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For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
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If you love only those who love you, what good is that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.
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And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
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And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
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And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
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And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so?
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If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.
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Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
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Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
