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It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.</span></p> <p><span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">14</span>“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">15</span>No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">16</span>In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.</span></p> <h3><span id="en" class="text">The Law and the Prophets</span></h3><p><span class="text"><span class="versenum">17</span>“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">18</span>For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter,<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27525c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote c">c</a>]</span> not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">19</span>Therefore, whoever breaks<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27526d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote d">d</a>]</span> 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 does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">20</span>For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.</span></p> <h3><span id="en" class="text">Concerning Anger</span></h3><p><span class="text"><span class="versenum">21</span>“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">22</span>But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister,<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27529e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote e">e</a>]</span> you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27529f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote f">f</a>]</span> a brother or sister,<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27529g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote g">g</a>]</span> you will be liable to the council; and if you say, ‘You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27529h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote h">h</a>]</span> of fire. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">23</span>So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27530i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote i">i</a>]</span> has something against you, </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">24</span>leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister,<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27531j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote j">j</a>]</span> and then come and offer your gift. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">25</span>Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27532k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote k">k</a>]</span> with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">26</span>Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.</span></p> <h3><span id="en" class="text">Concerning Adultery</span></h3><p><span class="text"><span class="versenum">27</span>“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">28</span>But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">29</span>If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27536l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote l">l</a>]</span> </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">30</span>And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell.<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27537m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote m">m</a>]</span></span></p> <h3><span id="en" class="text">Concerning Divorce</span></h3><p><span class="text"><span class="versenum">31</span>“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">32</span>But I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.</span></p> <h3><span id="en" class="text">Concerning Oaths</span></h3><p><span class="text"><span class="versenum">33</span>“Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.’ </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">34</span>But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">35</span>or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">36</span>And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">37</span>Let your word be ‘Yes, Yes’ or ‘No, No’; anything more than this comes from the evil one.<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27544n" title="See footnote n">n</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote n">n</a>]</span></span></p> <h3><span id="en" class="text">Concerning Retaliation</span></h3><p><span class="text"><span class="versenum">38</span>“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">39</span>But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">40</span>and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">41</span>and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">42</span>Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.</span></p> <h3><span id="en" class="text">Love for Enemies</span></h3><p><span class="text"><span class="versenum">43</span>“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">44</span>But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">45</span>so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">46</span>For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">47</span>And if you greet only your brothers and sisters,<span data-fn='#fen' class='footnote' data-link='[<a href="#fen-NRSVCE-27554o" title="See footnote o">o</a>]'>[<a href="#fen" xtitle="See footnote o">o</a>]</span> what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? </span> <span id="en" class="text"><span class="versenum">48</span>Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.</span></p> <A name="fen"></a><div class="footnotes"><h4>Footnotes</h4><ol><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:1">Matthew 5:1</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>he</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:11">Matthew 5:11</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Other ancient authorities lack <i>falsely</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:18">Matthew 5:18</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>one iota</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:19">Matthew 5:19</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Or <i>annuls</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:22">Matthew 5:22</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>a brother</i>; other ancient authorities add <i>without cause</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:22">Matthew 5:22</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>say Raca to</i> (an obscure term of abuse)</span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:22">Matthew 5:22</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>a brother</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:22">Matthew 5:22</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>Gehenna</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:23">Matthew 5:23</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>your brother</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:24">Matthew 5:24</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>your brother</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:25">Matthew 5:25</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk lacks <i>to court</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:29">Matthew 5:29</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>Gehenna</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:30">Matthew 5:30</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>Gehenna</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:37">Matthew 5:37</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Or <i>evil</i></span></li><li id="fen"><a hlef="#en" xtitle="Go to Matthew 5:47">Matthew 5:47</a> <span class='footnote-text'>Gk <i>your brothers</i></span></li></ol></div> <!--end of footnotes--></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 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