Popular Bible Verses from Matthew 5

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Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to 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 shall see God.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall 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 shall be called sons of God.

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

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

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so 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 salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.

You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.

“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 the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell.