Matthew 5
1 And when he sawe the multitude, he went vp into a mountaine: and when he was set, his disciples came to him.
And seeing the crowds, he went up onto the mountain, and when he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
Then he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed are the poore in spirit, for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourne: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meeke: for they shall inherite the earth.
Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousnes: for they shalbe filled.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the mercifull: for they shall obteine mercie.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peace makers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
10 Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousnes sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed shall ye be when men reuile you, and persecute you, and say all maner of euill against you for my sake, falsely.
"Blessed are you when they insult you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Reioyce and be glad, for great is your reward in heauen: for so persecuted they the Prophets which were 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 haue lost his sauour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be troden vnder foote 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 trampled under people's feet.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A citie that is set on an hill, cannot be hid.
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 Neither doe men light a candel, and put it vnder a bushel, but on a candlesticke, and it giueth light vnto 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 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good workes, and glorifie your Father which is in heauen.
In the same way, let your light shine before people, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
17 Think not that I am come to destroy the Lawe, or the Prophets. I am not come to destroy them, but to fulfill them.
"Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy, but to fulfill.
18 For truely I say vnto you, Till heauen, and earth perish, one iote or one title of the Law shall not scape, till all things be fulfilled.
For truly, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or part of a letter will disappear from the Law, until all things are accomplished.
19 Whosoeuer therefore shall breake one of these least commandements, and teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdome of heauen: but whosoeuer shall obserue and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdome of heauen.
Therefore, whoever will break one of these least commandments, and teach others to do so, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever will do and teach them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 For I say vnto you, except your righteousnes exceede the righteousnes of the Scribes and Pharises, ye shall not enter into the kingdome of heauen.
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the kingdom of heaven.
21 Ye haue heard that it was sayd vnto them of the olde time, Thou shalt not kill: for whosoeuer killeth shalbe culpable of iudgement.
"You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, 'Do not murder;' and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.
22 But I say vnto you, whosoeuer is angry with his brother vnaduisedly, shalbe culpable of iudgment. And whosoeuer sayth vnto his brother, Raca, shalbe worthy to be punished by the Councill. And whosoeuer shall say, Foole, shalbe worthy to be punished with hell fire. (Geenna g1067)
But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be liable to judgment; and whoever will say to his brother, 'Raqa,' will be in danger of the council; and whoever will say, 'You fool,' will be in danger of the fire of hell. (Geenna g1067)
23 If then thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remembrest 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 Leaue there thine offring before the altar, and goe thy way: 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 Agree with thine aduersarie quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him, lest thine aduersarie deliuer thee to the Iudge, and the Iudge deliuer thee to ye sergeant, and thou be cast into prison.
Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are with him in the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be cast into prison.
26 Verely I say vnto thee, thou shalt not come out thence, till thou hast payed the vtmost farthing.
Truly I tell you, you will never get out of there until you have paid the last penny.
27 Ye haue heard that it was sayd to them of olde time, Thou shalt not commit adulterie.
"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery;'
28 But I say vnto you, that whosoeuer looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adulterie with her already in his heart.
but I tell you that everyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.
29 Wherefore if thy right eye cause thee to offend, plucke it out, and cast it from thee: for better it is for thee, that one of thy members perish, then that thy whole body should be cast into hell. (Geenna g1067)
And 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 hell. (Geenna g1067)
30 Also if thy right hand make thee to offend, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for better it is for thee that one of thy members perish, then that thy whole body should be cast into hell. (Geenna g1067)
And 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 hell. (Geenna g1067)
31 It hath bene sayd also, Whosoeuer shall put away his wife, let him giue her a bill of diuorcement.
"And it was said, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce,'
32 But I say vnto you, whosoeuer shall put away his wife (except it be for fornication) causeth her to commit adulterie: and whosoeuer shall marrie her that is diuorced, committeth adulterie.
but I tell you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for the cause of sexual immorality, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries her when she is divorced commits adultery.
33 Againe, ye haue heard that it was sayd to them of old time, Thou shalt not forsweare thy selfe, but shalt performe thine othes to the Lord.
"Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, 'Do not make false vows, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.'
34 But I say vnto you, Sweare not at all, neither by heauen, for it is the throne of God:
But I tell you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;
35 Nor yet by the earth: for it is his footestoole: neither by Hierusalem: for it is the citie of the great King.
nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
36 Neither shalt thou sweare by thine head, because thou canst not make one heare white or blacke.
Neither should you swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.
37 But let your communication be Yea, yea: Nay, nay. For whatsoeuer is more then these, commeth of euill.
But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.' Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
38 Ye haue heard that it hath bene sayd, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'
39 But I say vnto you, Resist not euill: but whosoeuer shall smite thee on thy right cheeke, turne to him the other also.
But I tell you, do not set yourself against the one who is evil. But whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40 And if any man wil sue thee at the law, and take away thy coate, let him haue thy cloke also.
And if anyone sues you to take away your shirt, let him have your coat also.
41 And whosoeuer will compell thee to goe a mile, goe with him twaine.
And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
42 Giue to him that asketh, and from him that would borowe of thee, turne not away.
Give to him who asks you, and do not turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
43 Ye haue heard that it hath bin said, Thou shalt loue thy neighbour, and hate your enemie.
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.'
44 But I say vnto you, Loue your enemies: blesse them that curse you: doe good to them that hate you, and pray for them which hurt you, and persecute you,
But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
45 That ye may be the children of your father that is in heauen: for he maketh his sunne to arise on the euill, and the good, and sendeth raine on the iust, and vniust.
that you may be children of your Father who is 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 loue them, which loue you, what rewarde shall you haue? Doe not the Publicanes euen the same?
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
47 And if ye be friendly to your brethren onely, what singular thing doe ye? doe not euen the Publicanes likewise?
And if you only greet your brothers, what more do you do than others? Do not even the non-Jews do the same?
48 Ye shall therefore be perfit, as your Father which is in heauen, is perfite.
You therefore are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
