47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? Blessed are the peacemakers--who not only study peace, but diffuse it. This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version, the 'HE' Bible, for Matthew Chapter 5. What is between God and our souls, must be kept to ourselves; but that which is of itself open to the sight of men, we must study to make suitable to our profession, and praiseworthy. 27 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, # Ex. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. If painful operations are submitted to, that our lives may be saved, what ought our minds to shrink from, when the salvation of our souls is concerned? The kingdom of grace is of such; the kingdom of glory is for them. Matthew 5:22 (KJV) Square Portrait Landscape But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Such mourners shall be comforted by their God. 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. (33-37) The law of retaliation. 38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. No sinner partakes of Christ's justifying righteousness, till he repents of his evil deeds. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew chapter 6 KJV (King James Version) 1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. These bring their minds to their condition, when it is a low condition. The worse men are, the less they are bound by oaths; the better they are, the less there is need for them. Those who lead others into temptation to sin, by dress or in other ways, or leave them in it, or expose them to it, make themselves guilty of their sin, and will be accountable for it. 4: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake, &c.--How entirely this final beatitude has its ground in the Old Testament, is evident from the concluding words, where the encouragement held out to endure such persecutions consists in its being but a continuation of what was experienced by the Old Testament servants of God. Matthew Chapter 5 Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 2. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. If the peace-makers are blessed, woe to the peace-breakers! 38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: 32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: 35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Red Letter. We must aim at the glory of God.17-20 Let none suppose that Christ allows his people to trifle with any commands of God's holy law. Our desires of spiritual blessings must be earnest. That godly sorrow which worketh true repentance, watchfulness, a humble mind, and continual dependence for acceptance on the mercy of God in Christ Jesus, with constant seeking the Holy Spirit, to cleanse away the remaining evil, seems here to be intended. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. The pure in heart are happy; for they shall see God. 6:25; (Matt. 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. The meek are happy. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ # 5:27 Exodus 20:14 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 6. Our light must shine, by doing such good works as men may see. do not even the publicans the same? Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. King James Version / Matthew 5; Matthew 6; Matthew 7; Share Tweet Save. He begins preaching to the masses on a mountaintop. The mercy revealed in the gospel leads the believer to still deeper self-abhorrence. 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