Popular Bible Verses from Mattithyahu (Matthew) 5

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“Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it shines to all those in the house. Let your light so shine before men, so that they see your good works and praise your Father who is in the heavens.

You are the light of the world. It is impossible for a city to be hidden on a mountain.

Blessed are the clean in heart, because they shall see Elohim.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they shall be filled.

“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those insulting you and persecuting you

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, because they shall be called sons of Elohim.

Blessed are those who mourn, because they shall be comforted.

Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness’ sake, because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

“Blessed are the compassionate, because they shall obtain compassion.

“Blessed are you when they reproach and persecute you, and falsely say every wicked word against you, for My sake. Rejoice and be glad, because your reward in the heavens is great. For in this way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

“Blessed are the meek, because they shall inherit the earth.

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt becomes tasteless, how shall it be seasoned? For it is no longer of any use but to be thrown out and to be trodden down by men.

Therefore, be perfect, as your Father in the heavens is perfect.

“But let your word ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ And what goes beyond these is from the wicked one.

You heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,’ but I say to you, do not resist the wicked. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

And if your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is better for you that one of your members perish, than for your entire body to be thrown into GĕHinnom. “And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away from you. For it is better for you that one of your members perish, than for your entire body to be thrown into GĕHinnom.