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Text -- Matthew 5:20-48 (NET)
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5:20 For I tell you , unless your righteousness goes beyond that of the experts in the law and the Pharisees , you will never enter the kingdom of heaven .
Anger and Murder
5:21 “You have heard that it was said to an older generation, ‘Do not murder ,’ and ‘whoever murders will be subjected to judgment .’
5:22 But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother will be subjected to judgment . And whoever insults a brother will be brought before the council , and whoever says ‘Fool ’ will be sent to fiery hell .
5:23 So then , if you bring your gift to the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you ,
5:24 leave your gift there in front of the altar . First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and present your gift .
5:25 Reach agreement quickly with your accuser while on the way to court, or he may hand you over to the judge , and the judge hand you over to the warden , and you will be thrown into prison .
5:26 I tell you the truth , you will never get out of there until you have paid the last penny !
Adultery
5:27 “You have heard that it was said , ‘Do not commit adultery .’
5:28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to desire her has already committed adultery with her in his heart .
5:29 If your right eye causes you to sin , tear it out and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into hell .
5:30 If your right hand causes you to sin , cut it off and throw it away ! It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into hell .
Divorce
5:31 “It was said , ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a legal document .’
5:32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife , except for immorality , makes her commit adultery , and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery .
Oaths
5:33 “Again , you have heard that it was said to an older generation , ‘Do not break an oath , but fulfill your vows to the Lord .’
5:34 But I say to you , do not take oaths at all – not by heaven , because it is the throne of God ,
5:35 not by earth , because it is his footstool , and not by Jerusalem , because it is the city of the great King .
5:36 Do not take an oath by your head , because you are not able to make one hair white or black .
5:37 Let your word be ‘Yes , yes ’ or ‘No , no .’ More than this is from the evil one .
Retaliation
5:38 “You have heard that it was said , ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth .’
5:39 But I say to you , do not resist the evildoer . But whoever strikes you on the right cheek , turn the other to him as well.
5:40 And if someone wants to sue you and to take your tunic , give him your coat also .
5:41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile , go with him two .
5:42 Give to the one who asks you , and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you .
Love for Enemies
5:43 “You have heard that it was said , ‘Love your neighbor ’ and ‘hate your enemy .’
5:44 But I say to you , love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you ,
5:45 so that you may be like your Father in heaven , since he causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good , and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous .
5:46 For if you love those who love you , what reward do you have ? Even the tax collectors do the same , don’t they?
5:47 And if you only greet your brothers , what more do you do ? Even the Gentiles do the same , don’t they?
5:48 So then , be perfect , as your heavenly Father is perfect .
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Jesus, The Christ |
Matthew, Gospel according to |
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Judaism |
Love |
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TEN COMMANDMENTS, THE |
Forgiveness |
Oath |
LAW IN THE NEW TESTAMENT |
Retaliation |
Enemy |
SANCTIFICATION |
COMPASSION |
ETHICS OF JESUS |
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NET Notes -> Mat 5:20; Mat 5:20; Mat 5:21; Mat 5:21; Mat 5:22; Mat 5:22; Mat 5:22; Mat 5:22; Mat 5:22; Mat 5:22; Mat 5:22; Mat 5:22; Mat 5:25; Mat 5:25; Mat 5:25; Mat 5:26; Mat 5:26; Mat 5:26; Mat 5:27; Mat 5:29; Mat 5:31; Mat 5:33; Mat 5:33; Mat 5:35; Mat 5:37; Mat 5:38; Mat 5:39; Mat 5:39; Mat 5:40; Mat 5:41; Mat 5:42; Mat 5:42; Mat 5:43; Mat 5:44; Mat 5:45; Mat 5:46; Mat 5:48
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NET Notes: Mat 5:22 The word translated hell is “Gehenna” (γέεννα, geenna), a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew words ge hinno...
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NET Notes: Mat 5:26 The penny here was a quadrans, a Roman copper coin worth 1/64 of a denarius (L&N 6.78). The parallel passage in Luke 12:59 mentions the lepton, eq...
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NET Notes: Mat 5:29 On this word here and in the following verse, see the note on the word hell in 5:22.
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NET Notes: Mat 5:35 For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.
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NET Notes: Mat 5:37 The term πονηροῦ (ponhrou) may be understood as specific and personified, referring to the devil, or possibly as a...
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NET Notes: Mat 5:39 ‡ Many mss (B D K L Δ Θ Ë13 565 579 700 1424 pm) have σου (sou) here (“your right cheek”), but many ot...
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NET Notes: Mat 5:40 Or “shirt” (a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin). The name for this garment (χιτών, citwn) pres...
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NET Notes: Mat 5:41 If anyone forces you to go one mile. In NT times Roman soldiers had the authority to press civilians into service to carry loads for them.
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NET Notes: Mat 5:44 Most mss ([D] L [W] Θ Ë13 33 Ï lat) read “bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistre...
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NET Notes: Mat 5:45 Grk “be sons of your Father in heaven.” Here, however, the focus is not on attaining a relationship (becoming a child of God) but rather o...
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NET Notes: Mat 5:46 The tax collectors would bid to collect taxes for the Roman government and then add a surcharge, which they kept. Since tax collectors worked for Rome...
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