12:22 omit the words “without a cause.”. Though all desires for grace are not grace, yet such a desire as this, is a desire of God's own raising, and he will not forsake the work of his own hands. 29 And if thy right eye aoffend 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 bhell. Lev. 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. GR cause to stumble; see also Matt. 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. The second four list the righteous behaviour which can led to such persecution. it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 21 ¶ Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou ashalt not bkill; and whosoever shall kill shall be cin danger of the judgment: 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is aangry with his brother bwithout a cause shall be cin danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, dRaca, shall be ein danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? ¹⁸For 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. 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.

2:13 and Num.

5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake are happy. 6 Blessed are they which do ahunger and thirst after brighteousness: for they shall be filled. 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 areconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 18:9 (Matt. 14 Ye are the alight of the world. (43-48)1,2 None will find happiness in this world or the next, who do not seek it from Christ by the rule of his word. ²⁷Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: ²⁸But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. The pure in heart are happy; for they shall see God. 7. BSP on Matthew 5:32. Here Jesus urges that love include even enemies instead of restricting love only to those who either can benefit us or who already love us.[8]. 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. Related Content previous next. Chapter 5. D&C 67:13. And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast, And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast. Daniel J. Harrington believes that the community for which Matthew wrote primarily but not exclusively were Jewish Christians. 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? 18:24. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Reformer Martin Luther, in a discussion of this chapter, was highly critical of the Catholic view. Meekness promotes wealth, comfort, and safety, even in this world. Blessed Jesus! [5], Gundry disputes this title: "The sayings are traditionally called 'the Antitheses'. The worse men are, the less they are bound by oaths; the better they are, the less there is need for them. After the introduction (5:17–20), the next verses are commentaries on six specific topics where Jesus recites a law, starting with two of the Ten Commandments, and then comments on it. If a man, pretending to be Christ's disciple, encourages himself in any allowed disobedience to the holy law of God, or teaches others to do the same, whatever his station or reputation among men may be, he can be no true disciple. TG Contrite Heart; Humility; Poor in Spirit. If the peace-makers are blessed, woe to the peace-breakers! ³⁸Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: ³⁹But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. They see their want, bewail their guilt, and thirst after a Redeemer. The Beatitudes. 18:19, where salt is a token of the covenant and was part of sacrificial ritual. Most scholars feel the ninth Beatitude at Matthew 5:11 is separate from the first eight, as demonstrated by its shift to the second person. He wrote that "there have fallen upon this [fifth] chapter the vulgar hogs and asses, jurists and sophists, the right hand of the pope and his Mamelukes. (17-20) The sixth commandment. ¹⁴Ye are the light of the world. It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: 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. 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. it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. These bring their minds to their condition, when it is a low condition. Are not even the tax collectors doing that? The sayings about the right eye and the right-hand as causes of scandal (29–30) are further instances of going to the sources of sin.[8]. Malicious slanders and censures are poison that kills secretly and slowly. We ought carefully to preserve Christian love and peace with all our brethren; and if at any time there is a quarrel, we should confess our fault, humble ourselves to our brother, making or offering satisfaction for wrong done in word or deed: and we should do this quickly; because, till this is done, we are unfit for communion with God in holy ordinances. 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. If any say, Flesh and blood cannot pass by such an affront, let them remember, that flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and those who act upon right principles will have most peace and comfort.43-48 The Jewish teachers by "neighbour" understood only those who were of their own country, nation, and religion, whom they were pleased to look upon as their friends.

⁴Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Mankind, lying in ignorance and wickedness, were as a vast heap, ready to putrify; but Christ sent forth his disciples, by their lives and doctrines to season it with knowledge and grace. This goes back at least as far as Marcion of Sinope and continues until today. Christ's sermon on the mount. ³³Again, 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."

The Lord Jesus teaches that we must do all the real kindness we can to all, especially to their souls. At the outset, Jesus made it clear that he greatly respects Old Testament Law in the Torah, and fulfilling the Law was one of his purposes for coming to Earth. GR Quickly have kind thoughts for, or be well disposed toward. ³³Again, 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: ³⁴But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: ³⁵Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. These include a number of famous phrases such as salt of the earth and city on a hill. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness are happy. do not even the publicans so? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. JST Matt. JST Matt. If a man can take up the profession of Christ, and yet remain graceless, no other doctrine, no other means, can make him profitable. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. 5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. 17 ¶ Think not that I am come to adestroy the blaw, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Job 42:10; Acts 7:60 (55–60). This chapter, and the two that follow it, are a sermon; a famous sermon; the sermon upon the mount. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. In the six antitheses Jesus either extends through the Commandment's scope by going to the root of the abuse (avoiding anger and lust to prevent murder and adultery) or going beyond a biblical commandment as in the case of divorce and oaths.

Prov. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye?


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