Matthew 5
1 THEN seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and seating himself, his disciples came to him:
Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
2 and opening his mouth, he taught them, saying,
He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit! for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (God).
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are those who mourn! for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are the meek! for they shall inherit the Land.
6 Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be fed to the full.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness! For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the merciful! for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the pure in heart! for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are the peacemakers! for they shall be called children of God.
10 Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for their’s is the kingdom in heaven.
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake! for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (God).
11 Blessed are ye, when they shall revile and persecute you, and lying, speak every thing evil against you for my sake.
“Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice and exult; for plenteous is your reward in the heavens: for just so they persecuted the prophets who went before you.
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt become insipid, with what can it be salted? it is of no farther use for any purpose, but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid that is situated on an eminence.
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.
15 Neither do men burn a lamp, and set it under a bushel, but on its stand; and it sheds light on all that are in the house.
Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.
16 Just so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify 'Avikah shebashamayim ·your Father in Heaven·.
17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law and the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.
“Don’t think that I came to destroy the Torah ·Teaching· or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, but to fulfill.
18 For I tell you assuredly, that till heaven and earth pass away, not one iota, or the smallest stroke of a letter, shall pass from the law, until all things shall be accomplished.
For most certainly, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not even one smallest letter or one tiny pen stroke shall in any way pass away from the Torah ·Teaching·, until all things are accomplished.
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of these commandments, and teach men so, he shall be accounted the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall practise, and teach them, he shall be reckoned great in the kingdom of heaven.
Therefore, whoever shall disobey the least mitzvot ·instructions· and teaches others to do so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven (God). But whoever shall obey them and so teaches shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven (God).
20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness abounds more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Torah-Teachers and Pharisees [Separated], there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven (God).
21 Ye have heard that it was said to the men of antient times, “Thou shalt do no murder;” and whosoever shall commit murder, shall be liable to the judgment:
“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’
22 but I say unto you, That every man who is angry with his brother without cause, shall be liable to the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be liable to the sanhedrim: but whosever shall say, Thou fool, shall be liable to be cast into hell fire. (Geenna g1067)
But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment; and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca! ·Vain, empty, worthless, to spit upon, good-for-nothing·!’ will be in danger of the Sanhedrin ·Sitting together·; and whoever says, ‘Fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna (Place of fiery torment for the dead). (Geenna g1067)
23 If therefore thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
“If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you,
24 leave there thy gift before the altar, and go: first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
25 Be disposed to agree with thy prosecutor speedily, whilst thou art in the way with him to the bar; lest the prosecutor deliver thee up to the judge, and the judge commit thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are with him on the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.
26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt in no wise come out from thence, till thou hast paid the last farthing.
Most certainly I tell you, you shall by no means get out of there, until you have paid the last quadrans coin (Roman quarter coin about 3/8 of a cent).
27 Ye have heard that it was said to those of old, “Thou shalt not commit adultery:”
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not moicheuo ·commit adultery·;’
28 but I say unto you, That every one who looketh upon a woman to lust after her, hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.
but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has moicheuo ·committed adultery· with her already in his heart.
29 If then thine eye, the right, leads thee to offend, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is highly for thy advantage, that one of thy members be destroyed, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. (Geenna g1067)
If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna (Place of fiery torment for the dead). (Geenna g1067)
30 And if thy right hand leads thee to offend, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is highly thy interest that one of thy members should be destroyed, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. (Geenna g1067)
If your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off, and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna (Place of fiery torment for the dead). (Geenna g1067)
31 It hath been said indeed, That whosoever will put away his wife, let him give her a bill of divorce:
“It was also said, ‘Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a get ·certificate of divorce·,’
32 But I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except on account of whoredom, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is put away, committeth adultery.
but I tell you that whoever puts away his wife, except for the cause of porhneia ·sexual immorality·, makes her moicheuo ·become an adulterer·; and whoever marries her when she is put away commits moichao ·act of adultery·.
33 Again ye have heard that it was said to those of old, “Thou shalt not perjure thyself, but shalt perform to the Lord thine oaths:”
“Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to MarYah [Master Yahweh] your vows,’
34 But I say to thee, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven; for it is the throne of God:
but I tell you, don’t swear at all: neither 'by heaven', for it is the throne of God;
35 nor by the earth; for it is the footstool of his feet: nor by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King:
nor 'by the earth', for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem [City of peace], for it is the city of the great King.
36 neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.
Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can’t make one hair white or black.
37 But let your discourse be, Yea, yea; No, no: for all addition to these is from the wicked one.
But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
38 Ye have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth:”
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’
39 but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40 And if a man will prosecute thee, and take thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
41 And whosoever shall press thee for one mile, go with him two.
Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
42 Give to him that asketh thee; and from him who wants to borrow of thee, turn not away.
Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall show agapao ·total devoted love· to your neighbor and hate and detest your enemy.’
44 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 treat you insolently, and persecute you;
But I tell you, show agapao ·total devoted love· to your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate and detest you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
45 that ye may be the children of your Father who is in heaven: for he causeth his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and tendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
that you may be children of 'Avikah shebashamayim ·your Father in Heaven·. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.
46 For if ye love those who love you, what reward have you? do not even the publicans the same thing?
For if you show agapao ·total devoted love· those who show agapao ·total devoted love· to you, what reward do you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?
47 And if ye embrace your brethren only, what do ye extraordinary? do not even the publicans so?
If you only greet your friends, what more do you do than others? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?
48 Be ye therefore perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Therefore you shall be perfect, just as 'Avikah shebashamayim ·your Father in Heaven· is perfect.
