Popular Bible Verses from Matthew 5

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Neither do they light a lamp and put it under a bushelbasket, but on the lampstand; and it shines for all who are in the house. In the same way also, you are to let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father Who is in heaven.

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a mountain cannot be hid.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

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

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

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

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall find mercy.

Blessed are you when they shall reproach you, and shall persecute you, and shall falsely say every wicked thing against you, for My sake. Rejoice and be filled with joy, for great is your reward in heaven; for in this same manner they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, with what shall it be salted? For it no longer has any strength, but is to be thrown out and to be trampled upon by men.

Therefore, you shall be perfect, even as your Father Who is in heaven is perfect.”

But let your word be good, your ‘Yes’ be yes and your ‘No’ be no; for anything that is added to these is from the evil one.

You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth’; But I say to you, do not resist evil; rather, if anyone shall strike you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

So then, if your right eye shall cause you to offend, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is better for you that one of your members should perish than that your whole body be cast into Gehenna. And if your right hand shall cause you to offend, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is better for you that one of your members should perish than that your whole body be cast into Gehenna.