Popular Bible Verses from Matthew 5

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nor do they light a lamp and put it under the measure, but on the lampstand, and it shines to all those in the house; so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father who [is] in the heavens.

You are the light of the world, a city set on a mountain is not able to be hid

Blessed the clean in heart—because they will see God.

Blessed those hungering and thirsting for righteousness—because they will be filled.

but I say to you, love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those accusing you falsely, and persecuting you

“Blessed the poor in spirit—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

Blessed the peacemakers—because they will be called sons of God.

Blessed the mourning—because they will be comforted.

Blessed those persecuted for righteousness’ sake—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

Blessed the kind—because they will find kindness.

Blessed are you whenever they may reproach you, and may persecute, and may say any evil thing against you falsely for My sake— rejoice and be glad, because your reward [is] great in the heavens, for thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Blessed the meek—because they will inherit the land.

You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt may lose savor, in what will it be salted? It is good for nothing from now on, except to be cast outside, and to be trodden down by men.

You will therefore be perfect, as your Father who [is] in the heavens is perfect.”

but let your word be, Yes, Yes, No, No, and that which is more than these is of the evil [one].

You heard that it was said: Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth; but I say to you not to resist the evil, but whoever will slap you on your right cheek, turn to him also the other

But if your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and cast from you, for it is good to you that one of your members may perish, and not your whole body be cast into Gehenna. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off, and cast from you, for it is good to you that one of your members may perish, and not your whole body be cast into Gehenna.