Popular Bible Verses from Matthew 5

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And people don’t hide a light under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand so the light shines for all the people in the house. In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

“You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden.

They are blessed whose thoughts are pure, for they will see God.

They are blessed who hunger and thirst after justice, for they will be satisfied.

But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

“They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

They are blessed who work for peace, for they will be called God’s children.

They are blessed who grieve, for God will comfort them.

They are blessed who are persecuted for doing good, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

They are blessed who show mercy to others, for God will show mercy to them.

“People will insult you and hurt you. They will lie and say all kinds of evil things about you because you follow me. But when they do, you will be blessed. Rejoice and be glad, because you have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did the same evil things to the prophets who lived before you.

They are blessed who are humble, for the whole earth will be theirs.

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its salty taste, it cannot be made salty again. It is good for nothing, except to be thrown out and walked on.

So you must be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no. If you say more than yes or no, it 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 tell you, don’t stand up against an evil person. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other cheek also.

If your right eye causes you to sin, take it out and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than to have your whole body thrown into hell. If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.