Popular Bible Verses from Matthew 5

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nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden

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

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

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

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

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will 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 will receive mercy.

“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

“Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth.

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people.

Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

But make sure your statement is, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil origin.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘EYE FOR EYE, and TOOTH FOR TOOTH.’ But I say to you, do not show opposition against an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also.

Now if your right eye is causing you to sin, tear it out and throw it away from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand is causing you to sin, cut it off and throw it away from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to go into hell.