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A.The Beatitudes: Who Is Truly Blessedvv. 1-12
1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, 2 and He began to teach them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
B.Salt of the Earth, Light of the Worldvv. 13-16
13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
C.Not to Destroy the Law but to Fulfill Itvv. 17-20
17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. 18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
D.Anger and Lust: the Heart Behind the Lawvv. 21-32
21 You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. 25 Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. 27 You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to depart into hell. 31 It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
E.Oaths, Retaliation, and the Other Cheekvv. 33-42
33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ 34 But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black. 37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. 38 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; 40 if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; 41 and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
F.Love Your Enemies as Your Father Doesvv. 43-48
43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Chapter summary
The Sermon on the Mount opens with the Beatitudes, salt and light, and the law not destroyed but fulfilled.
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Chapter summary
The Sermon on the Mount opens with the Beatitudes, salt and light, and the law not destroyed but fulfilled.
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The Sermon on the Mount opens with the Beatitudes, salt and light, and the law not destroyed but fulfilled. Six 'ye have heard…but I say' antitheses rewrite murder, adultery, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and love of enemies. The chapter ends with the command to be perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect.
Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.
Context
Gospel · Matthew — Matthew overview
- A. 1–12 The Beatitudes: Who Is Truly Blessed
- B. 13–16 Salt of the Earth, Light of the World
- C. 17–20 Not to Destroy the Law but to Fulfill It
- D. 21–32 Anger and Lust: the Heart Behind the Law
- E. 33–42 Oaths, Retaliation, and the Other Cheek
- F. 43–48 Love Your Enemies as Your Father Does
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- James 1:2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
- James 1:4Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
- James 1:12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- James 1:14But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
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Luke 64 verses
- Luke 6:23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.
- Luke 6:27But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
- Luke 6:32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.
- Luke 6:35But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
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Romans 123 verses
- Romans 12:14Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
- Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
- Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
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Colossians 33 verses
- Colossians 3:5Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.
- Colossians 3:9Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,
- Colossians 3:24because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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- Leviticus 19:2“Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.
- Leviticus 19:12You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.
- Leviticus 19:18Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
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1 Peter 32 verses
- 1 Peter 3:9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
- 1 Peter 3:13Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
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Luke 162 verses
- Luke 16:17But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.
- Luke 16:18Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
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James 52 verses
- James 5:12Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
- James 5:16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.
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Cross-references from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and OpenBible.info.