Matthew 5
The Sermon on the Mount
1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: Parallel theme: Matthew 4:25, 13:2, 15:29, Mark 3:13, 3:20, 4:1
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Parallel theme: Acts 8:35, 10:34
The Beatitudes
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. Kingdom: James 2:5. Spirit: Psalms 34:18, 51:17, Proverbs 16:19, 29:23, Isaiah 57:15, 61:1, 66:2. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Luke 18:14 +5
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessing: Luke 6:21, James 1:12. Parallel theme: Isaiah 25:8, 30:19, 35:10, 57:18, 66:10, Ezekiel 9:4, Luke 16:25, Revelation 21:4 +5
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Parallel theme: Matthew 11:29, Numbers 12:3, Psalms 25:9, 37:11, 149:4, Isaiah 29:19, Galatians 5:23, Colossians 3:12, James 1:21, 3:13 +5
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessing: Isaiah 44:3, Luke 6:21. Parallel theme: Psalms 107:9, 145:19, Isaiah 65:13, Luke 1:53, John 4:14, 6:27, 7:37, Revelation 7:16 +5
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Grace: 2 Samuel 22:26, Psalms 18:25, Micah 6:8, Hebrews 4:16, James 2:13, 3:17. Parallel theme: Proverbs 19:17, Luke 6:35, Colossians 3:12, Hebrews 6:10 +5
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. References God: Psalms 51:10, James 4:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 15:2, 24:4, Proverbs 22:11, Titus 1:15, Hebrews 10:22, 12:14, James 3:17, 1 Peter 1:22 +5
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. References God: Romans 8:14. Peace: Psalms 120:6, Romans 12:18, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 5:22, Hebrews 12:14. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:48, Psalms 34:12, Luke 6:35, Colossians 3:13 +5
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for their's is the kingdom of heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2)..
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.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Salt and Light
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. Parallel theme: Leviticus 2:13, Colossians 4:6
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
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. Light: Exodus 25:37, Numbers 8:2, Luke 8:16, 11:33. Parallel theme: Mark 4:21
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2).. Good: 1 Timothy 6:18, Titus 2:7, 3:14, 1 Peter 2:12, 3:16. Light: Isaiah 58:8, Ephesians 5:8, 1 Peter 2:9. Parallel theme: John 15:8, 1 Peter 4:14 +5
Christ Fulfills the Law
17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
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.
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.
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.
Anger and Reconciliation
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. Judgment: 1 Peter 2:23. Parallel theme: Matthew 10:28, 18:21, 18:35, Psalms 109:3, Romans 12:10, Titus 3:2, James 3:6, 1 Peter 3:9, 1 John 2:9 +5
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.
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. Parallel theme: Job 22:21, Psalms 32:6, Proverbs 25:8, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Hebrews 3:7, 3:13, 12:17 +2
26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. Parallel theme: Matthew 18:34, Luke 12:59
Lust and Adultery
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.
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.
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. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:29, 13:21, Mark 9:43, Luke 12:5, 17:2, 1 Corinthians 8:13, 1 Peter 2:8 +2
Divorce
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.
Oaths
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: References Lord: Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Deuteronomy 5:11, 23:21, 23:23, Psalms 76:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:14 +2
34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Parallel theme: Ecclesiastes 9:2, Isaiah 66:1, James 5:12
35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Kingdom: Psalms 48:2, Malachi 1:14. References Jerusalem: 2 Chronicles 6:6, Revelation 21:2, 21:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 99:5
36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. Parallel theme: Matthew 6:27, Luke 12:25
37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Evil: Matthew 6:13, 13:19, 13:38, John 8:44, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 John 5:18. Parallel theme: Ephesians 4:25, Colossians 3:9, 4:6, James 5:12 +5
Retaliation
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. Evil: Proverbs 20:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, 1 Peter 3:9. Parallel theme: Leviticus 19:18, Proverbs 24:29, Isaiah 50:6, Lamentations 3:30, 1 Corinthians 6:7 +3
40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. Word: 1 Corinthians 6:7. Parallel theme: Luke 6:29
41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Parallel theme: Psalms 37:21, Proverbs 19:17, Ecclesiastes 11:6, Daniel 4:27, Romans 12:20, Hebrews 13:16
Love Your Enemies
43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
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 heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2).: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Resurrection: Job 25:3. Good: Psalms 145:9, Acts 14:17. Evil: Luke 6:35. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:9, Ephesians 5:1
46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? Parallel theme: Matthew 6:1, 11:19, 18:17, Luke 15:1, 18:13, 19:2, 19:7 +2
47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Parallel theme: Matthew 5:20, Luke 6:32, 1 Peter 2:20
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:16, Genesis 17:1, Leviticus 19:2, Deuteronomy 18:13, Luke 6:36, 6:40, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Colossians 1:28, James 1:4, 1 John 3:3 +5