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Matthew 5

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Introduction

Overview

Matthew 5:1, Christ’s sermon on the mount; Matthew 5:3, Who are blessed; Matthew 5:13, the salt of the earth; Matthew 5:14, the light of the world; Matthew 5:17, He came to fulfil the law; Matthew 5:21, What it is to kill; Matthew 5:27, to commit adultery; Matthew 5:33, to swear; Matthew 5:38, He exhorts to suffer wrong, Matthew 5:43. to love our enemies; Matthew 5:48, and to labour after perfection.

Verse 1

seeing: Matthew 4:25, Matthew 13:2, Mark 4:1

he went: Matthew 15:29, Mark 3:13, Mark 3:20, John 6:2, John 6:3

his: Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 10:2-4, Luke 6:13-16

Reciprocal: Matthew 8:1 - come Luke 4:20 - and sat John 8:2 - and he Acts 16:13 - and we Acts 17:17 - daily

Verse 2

Matthew 13:35, Job 3:1, Psalms 78:1, Psalms 78:2, Proverbs 8:6, Proverbs 31:8, Proverbs 31:9, Luke 6:20-26, Acts 8:35, Acts 10:34, Acts 18:14, Ephesians 6:19

Reciprocal: Job 33:2 - I Mark 2:2 - and he Luke 4:20 - and sat John 8:2 - and he Acts 16:13 - and we Acts 17:17 - daily

Verse 3

Blessed: Matthew 5:4-11, Matthew 11:6, Matthew 13:16, Matthew 24:46, Psalms 1:1, Psalms 2:12, Psalms 32:1, Psalms 32:2, Psalms 41:1, Psalms 84:12, Psalms 112:1, Psalms 119:1, Psalms 119:2, Psalms 128:1, Psalms 146:5, Proverbs 8:32, Isaiah 30:18, Luke 6:20, Luke 6:21-26, Luke 11:28, John 20:29, Romans 4:6-9, James 1:12, Revelation 19:9, Revelation 22:14

the poor: Matthew 11:25, Matthew 18:1-3, Leviticus 26:41, Leviticus 26:42, Deuteronomy 8:2, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 33:12, 2 Chronicles 33:19, 2 Chronicles 33:23, 2 Chronicles 34:27, Job 42:6, Psalms 34:18, Psalms 51:17, Proverbs 16:19, Proverbs 29:23, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 66:2, Jeremiah 31:18-20, Daniel 5:21, Daniel 5:22, Micah 6:8, Luke 4:18, Luke 6:20, Luke 18:14, James 1:10, James 4:9, James 4:10

for: Matthew 3:2, Matthew 8:11, Mark 10:14, James 2:5

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 11:27 - General Ruth 2:7 - I pray 2 Samuel 22:28 - afflicted Psalms 10:17 - humble Psalms 24:5 - receive Psalms 72:13 - shall save Psalms 86:1 - for I am Proverbs 18:23 - poor Isaiah 29:19 - the poor Isaiah 41:17 - the poor Joel 2:13 - rend Zephaniah 3:12 - leave Matthew 5:10 - for Matthew 7:24 - whosoever Matthew 11:5 - the poor Matthew 16:17 - Blessed Matthew 23:12 - General Matthew 25:34 - Come Mark 7:29 - General Ephesians 4:2 - lowliness 1 Timothy 4:8 - having Hebrews 6:9 - things Revelation 3:17 - wretched

Verse 4

Psalms 6:1-9, Psalms 13:1-5, Psalms 30:7-11, Psalms 32:3-7, Psalms 40:1-3, Psalms 69:29-30, Psalms 116:3-7, Psalms 126:5, Psalms 126:6, Isaiah 12:1, Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 30:19, Isaiah 35:10, Isaiah 38:14-19, Isaiah 51:11, Isaiah 51:12, Isaiah 57:18, Isaiah 61:2, Isaiah 61:3, Isaiah 66:10, Jeremiah 31:9-12, Jeremiah 31:16, Jeremiah 31:17, Ezekiel 7:16, Ezekiel 9:4, Zechariah 12:10-14, Zechariah 13:1, Luke 6:21, Luke 6:25, Luke 7:38, Luke 7:50, Luke 16:25, John 16:20-22, 2 Corinthians 1:4-7, 2 Corinthians 7:9, 2 Corinthians 7:10, James 1:12, Revelation 7:14-17, Revelation 21:4

Reciprocal: Leviticus 23:32 - afflict Numbers 29:7 - afflict 1 Samuel 7:2 - lamented 2 Samuel 15:30 - weeping Esther 9:22 - from sorrow Psalms 30:5 - weeping Psalms 51:8 - Make Psalms 90:15 - Make Ecclesiastes 7:2 - better Song of Solomon 2:11 - General Isaiah 57:15 - with Isaiah 66:2 - to this Joel 2:13 - rend Matthew 5:3 - Blessed Luke 22:62 - and wept Romans 7:24 - wretched 2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful 2 Corinthians 7:6 - that comforteth 2 Corinthians 7:7 - mourning James 4:9 - afflicted

Verse 5

the meek: Matthew 11:29, Matthew 21:5, Numbers 12:3, Psalms 22:26, Psalms 25:9, Psalms 69:32, *marg. Psalms 147:6, Psalms 149:4, Isaiah 11:4, Isaiah 29:19, Isaiah 61:1, Zephaniah 2:3, Galatians 5:23, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:12, 1 Timothy 6:11, 2 Timothy 2:25, Titus 3:2, James 1:21, James 3:13, 1 Peter 3:4, 1 Peter 3:15

they: Psalms 25:13, Psalms 37:9, Psalms 37:11, Psalms 37:22, Psalms 37:29, Psalms 37:34, Isaiah 60:21, Romans 4:13

Reciprocal: Genesis 13:15 - General Numbers 26:53 - General Psalms 76:9 - to save Romans 12:18 - General

Verse 6

are: Psalms 42:1, Psalms 42:2, Psalms 63:1, Psalms 63:2, Psalms 84:2, Psalms 107:9, Amos 8:11-13, Luke 1:53, Luke 6:21, Luke 6:25, John 6:27

for: Psalms 4:6, Psalms 4:7, Psalms 17:15, Psalms 63:5, Psalms 65:4, Psalms 145:19, Song of Solomon 5:1, Isaiah 25:6, Isaiah 41:17, Isaiah 44:3, Isaiah 49:9, Isaiah 49:10, Isaiah 55:1-3, Isaiah 65:13, Isaiah 66:11, John 4:14, John 6:48-58, John 7:37, Revelation 7:16

Reciprocal: Psalms 36:8 - abundantly Psalms 132:15 - I will satisfy Proverbs 10:24 - the desire Proverbs 11:23 - desire Proverbs 19:23 - shall abide Proverbs 21:21 - that Ecclesiastes 1:8 - the eye Isaiah 51:1 - ye that follow Jeremiah 31:14 - my people Jeremiah 31:25 - General Matthew 6:33 - his Matthew 14:20 - were Romans 7:24 - wretched 1 Corinthians 12:31 - covet Galatians 5:17 - so Ephesians 3:19 - that ye Revelation 22:11 - and he that

Verse 7

are: Matthew 6:14, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 18:33-35, 2 Samuel 22:26, Job 31:16-22, Psalms 18:25, Psalms 37:26, Psalms 41:1-4, Psalms 112:4, Psalms 112:9, Proverbs 11:17, Proverbs 14:21, Proverbs 19:17, Isaiah 57:1, Isaiah 58:6-12, Daniel 4:27, Micah 6:8, Mark 11:25, Luke 6:35, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:1, Colossians 3:12, James 3:17

for: Hosea 1:6, Hosea 2:1, Hosea 2:23, Romans 11:30, 1 Corinthians 7:25, 2 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Timothy 1:13, 1 Timothy 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:16-18, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 6:10, James 2:13, 1 Peter 2:10

Reciprocal: Joshua 2:14 - when the Lord 1 Samuel 26:24 - as thy life 2 Samuel 2:6 - the Lord 2 Chronicles 28:11 - the fierce Psalms 109:16 - he remembered Proverbs 11:25 - liberal soul Proverbs 14:22 - but Hosea 6:6 - I desired Luke 6:37 - forgive Acts 16:30 - brought

Verse 8

are: Matthew 23:25-28, 1 Chronicles 29:17-19, Psalms 15:2, Psalms 18:26, Psalms 24:4, Psalms 51:6, Psalms 51:10, Psalms 73:1, Proverbs 22:11, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Acts 15:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Titus 1:15, Hebrews 9:14, Hebrews 10:22, James 3:17, James 4:8, 1 Peter 1:22

for: Genesis 32:30, Job 19:26, Job 19:27, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 12:14, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 3:3

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 22:27 - the pure Psalms 16:11 - in thy Psalms 73:25 - Whom Proverbs 21:8 - but John 14:8 - show 1 Timothy 1:5 - a pure James 1:27 - Pure 2 Peter 3:1 - pure Revelation 22:4 - they

Verse 9

are: 1 Chronicles 12:17, Psalms 34:12, Psalms 120:6, Psalms 122:6-8, Acts 7:26, Romans 12:18, Romans 14:1-7, Romans 14:17-19, 1 Corinthians 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 4:1, Philippians 2:1-3, Philippians 4:2, Colossians 3:13, 2 Timothy 2:22-24, Hebrews 12:14, James 1:19, James 1:20, James 3:16-18

for: Matthew 5:45, Matthew 5:48, Psalms 82:6, Psalms 82:7, Luke 6:35, Luke 20:36, Ephesians 5:1, Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 2:15, Philippians 2:16, 1 Peter 1:14-16

Reciprocal: Genesis 13:8 - Let Job 25:2 - he maketh Psalms 34:14 - seek Psalms 120:7 - for peace Proverbs 12:20 - but Proverbs 15:18 - he Zechariah 8:16 - execute the judgment of truth and peace Romans 14:19 - follow James 3:18 - the fruit 1 Peter 3:11 - seek

Verse 10

are: Matthew 10:23, Psalms 37:12, Mark 10:30, Luke 6:22, Luke 21:12, John 15:20, Acts 5:40, Acts 8:1, Romans 8:35-39, 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 1:28, 2 Timothy 2:12, 2 Timothy 3:11, James 1:2-5, 1 Peter 3:13, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:12-16, 1 John 3:12, Revelation 2:10

for: Matthew 5:3, 2 Thessalonians 1:4-7, James 1:12

Reciprocal: Psalms 38:20 - because Psalms 44:22 - killed Psalms 89:51 - they have Isaiah 66:5 - Your Jeremiah 15:15 - know Jeremiah 20:2 - smote Matthew 3:2 - for Matthew 13:21 - for Matthew 22:6 - the remnant Mark 8:35 - for Mark 10:29 - for Luke 6:20 - for Acts 5:41 - rejoicing Acts 16:25 - sang Romans 5:3 - but we 2 Thessalonians 1:7 - who 2 Timothy 3:12 - shall Hebrews 11:25 - Choosing James 5:11 - we count 1 Peter 2:19 - for conscience 1 Peter 2:20 - this

Verse 11

when: Matthew 10:25, Matthew 27:39, Psalms 35:11, Isaiah 66:5, Luke 7:33, Luke 7:34, John 9:28, 1 Peter 2:23

falsely: Gr. lying, 1 Peter 4:14

for: Matthew 10:18, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 10:39, Matthew 19:29, Matthew 24:9, Psalms 44:22, Mark 4:17, Mark 8:35, Mark 13:9, Mark 13:13, Luke 6:22, Luke 9:24, Luke 21:12, Luke 21:17, John 15:21, Acts 9:16, Romans 8:36, 1 Corinthians 4:10, 2 Corinthians 4:11, Revelation 2:3

Reciprocal: Genesis 39:14 - he came Numbers 16:41 - Ye have 2 Samuel 6:22 - more vile 2 Samuel 16:5 - cursed 2 Samuel 16:12 - requite 2 Kings 2:21 - cast Nehemiah 6:6 - It is reported Psalms 50:20 - speakest Psalms 119:69 - proud Isaiah 25:8 - rebuke Isaiah 51:7 - fear Jeremiah 37:14 - said Jeremiah 43:3 - to deliver Mark 10:29 - for Mark 10:30 - with persecutions John 15:18 - General Acts 16:25 - sang Acts 21:38 - that Acts 24:5 - we have Acts 25:7 - and laid Romans 3:8 - we be Romans 8:18 - I reckon 1 Corinthians 3:8 - and every 1 Corinthians 4:12 - being persecuted 2 Corinthians 1:7 - as ye 2 Corinthians 6:8 - evil 2 Corinthians 12:9 - Most Colossians 1:24 - rejoice Hebrews 10:34 - and took Hebrews 13:13 - General James 5:10 - for James 5:11 - we count 1 Peter 2:12 - that 1 Peter 3:16 - falsely 1 Peter 4:15 - suffer

Verse 12

Rejoice: Luke 6:23, Acts 5:41, Acts 16:25, Romans 5:3, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 2:17, Colossians 1:24, James 1:2, 1 Peter 4:13

for great: Matthew 6:1, Matthew 6:2, Matthew 6:4, Matthew 6:5, Matthew 6:16, Matthew 10:41, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 16:27, Genesis 15:1, Ruth 2:12, Psalms 19:11, Psalms 58:11, Proverbs 11:18, Isaiah 3:10, Luke 6:23, Luke 6:35, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Colossians 3:24, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:26

for so: Matthew 21:34-38, Matthew 23:31-37, 1 Kings 18:4, 1 Kings 18:13, 1 Kings 19:2, 1 Kings 19:10-14, 1 Kings 21:20, 1 Kings 22:8, 1 Kings 22:26, 1 Kings 22:27, 2 Kings 1:9, 2 Chronicles 16:10, 2 Chronicles 24:20-22, 2 Chronicles 36:16, Nehemiah 9:26, Jeremiah 2:30, Jeremiah 26:8, Jeremiah 26:21-23, Luke 6:23, Luke 11:47-51, Luke 13:34, Acts 7:51, 1 Thessalonians 2:15

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 6:22 - more vile 2 Samuel 16:5 - cursed 2 Samuel 16:12 - requite 2 Chronicles 15:7 - your work 2 Chronicles 18:26 - Put Psalms 119:69 - proud Proverbs 13:13 - rewarded Ecclesiastes 1:10 - it hath Isaiah 25:8 - rebuke Jeremiah 32:2 - Jeremiah Jeremiah 37:14 - said Jeremiah 43:3 - to deliver Matthew 21:35 - General Matthew 23:37 - thou Mark 10:30 - with persecutions Mark 12:5 - and him Mark 13:13 - ye Acts 7:52 - Which of Acts 13:52 - were Acts 24:5 - we have Acts 25:7 - and laid Romans 8:18 - I reckon Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing 2 Corinthians 1:7 - as ye 2 Corinthians 6:8 - evil 2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful 2 Corinthians 12:9 - Most Ephesians 6:8 - whatsoever Philippians 3:1 - rejoice Philippians 4:4 - alway 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - Rejoice Hebrews 10:34 - and took Hebrews 10:35 - great Hebrews 11:32 - the prophets James 5:10 - for 1 Peter 1:6 - ye greatly Revelation 11:18 - and that

Verse 13

the salt: Leviticus 2:13, Colossians 4:6

if: Mark 9:49, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34, Luke 14:35, Hebrews 6:4-6, 2 Peter 2:20, 2 Peter 2:21

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 9:33 - and he trode Ecclesiastes 10:1 - a little Jeremiah 6:30 - Reprobate silver Jeremiah 24:2 - naughty Ezekiel 15:3 - General Ezekiel 16:6 - polluted Ezekiel 43:24 - cast salt Matthew 25:30 - cast Luke 8:5 - it Acts 8:1 - and they Revelation 11:2 - tread

Verse 14

the light: Proverbs 4:18, John 5:35, John 12:36, Romans 2:19, Romans 2:20, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Ephesians 5:8-14, Philippians 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:5, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 2:1

a city: Genesis 11:4-8, Revelation 21:14-27

Reciprocal: Exodus 25:37 - give Exodus 35:14 - candlestick Exodus 39:37 - even with Numbers 8:2 - General 1 Kings 7:49 - the candlesticks 1 Chronicles 28:8 - in the sight 2 Chronicles 4:7 - ten candlesticks Ezekiel 5:5 - I have Zechariah 4:2 - a candlestick 1 Corinthians 5:10 - for Revelation 11:4 - two candlesticks

Verse 15

do: Mark 4:21, Luke 8:16, Luke 11:33

a bushel: "A measure containing about a pint less than a peck."

it giveth: Exodus 25:37, Numbers 8:2

Reciprocal: Exodus 35:14 - candlestick Exodus 37:17 - the candlestick of Revelation 1:20 - and the

Verse 16

your light: Proverbs 4:18, Isaiah 58:8, Isaiah 60:1-3, Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 5:8, Philippians 2:15, Philippians 2:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 1:5-7

that: Matthew 6:1-5, Matthew 6:16, Matthew 23:5, Acts 9:36, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Timothy 2:10, 1 Timothy 5:10, 1 Timothy 5:25, 1 Timothy 6:18, Titus 2:7, Titus 2:14, Titus 3:4, Titus 3:7, Titus 3:8, Titus 3:14, Hebrews 10:24, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:1, 1 Peter 3:16

and: Isaiah 61:3, John 15:8, 1 Corinthians 14:25, 2 Corinthians 9:13, Galatians 1:24, 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Peter 4:14

your Father: Matthew 5:45, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 23:9, Luke 11:2

Reciprocal: Genesis 22:12 - now Genesis 39:3 - saw that Exodus 34:35 - General Leviticus 24:2 - the lamps Deuteronomy 2:4 - take ye 1 Samuel 25:28 - evil hath 1 Samuel 29:6 - thou hast 2 Samuel 19:11 - Why are 2 Kings 4:9 - this is Psalms 45:13 - clothing Psalms 50:15 - glorify Isaiah 62:1 - the righteousness Zechariah 7:5 - did Matthew 5:48 - even Matthew 18:14 - your Matthew 25:1 - which Luke 8:16 - when Luke 11:13 - heavenly Luke 11:33 - may see Luke 12:35 - your lights Romans 1:7 - God 1 Corinthians 6:20 - God 2 Corinthians 8:21 - not Ephesians 4:29 - minister Philippians 1:11 - are 1 Timothy 4:15 - that Titus 2:10 - adorn Philemon 1:6 - the acknowledging Revelation 1:20 - and the

Verse 17

to destroy the law: Luke 16:17, John 8:5, Acts 6:13, Acts 18:13, Acts 21:28, Romans 3:31, Romans 10:4, Galatians 3:17-24

but: Matthew 3:15, Psalms 40:6-8, Isaiah 42:21, Romans 8:4, Galatians 4:4, Galatians 4:5, Colossians 2:16, Colossians 2:17, Hebrews 10:3-12

Reciprocal: Malachi 4:4 - the law Matthew 1:22 - that Matthew 8:4 - show Matthew 11:13 - General Matthew 15:4 - God Mark 7:13 - the word Mark 10:19 - knowest Romans 2:27 - if it fulfil 1 Corinthians 9:21 - not Galatians 3:21 - the law Galatians 3:24 - the law

Verse 18

verily: Matthew 5:26, Matthew 6:2, Matthew 6:16, Matthew 8:10, Matthew 10:15, Matthew 10:23, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 11:11, Matthew 13:17, Matthew 16:28, Matthew 17:20, Matthew 18:3, Matthew 18:18, Matthew 19:23, Matthew 19:28, Matthew 21:21, Matthew 21:31, Matthew 23:36, Matthew 24:2, Matthew 24:34, Matthew 24:47, Matthew 25:12, Matthew 25:40, Matthew 25:45, Matthew 26:13, Matthew 26:14, Mark 3:28, Mark 6:11, Mark 8:12, Mark 9:1, Mark 9:41, Mark 10:15, Mark 10:29, Mark 11:23, Mark 12:43, Mark 13:30, Mark 14:9, Mark 14:18, Mark 14:25, Mark 14:30, Luke 4:24, Luke 11:51, Luke 12:37, Luke 13:35, Luke 18:17, Luke 18:29, Luke 21:32, Luke 23:43, John 1:51, John 3:3, John 3:5, John 3:11, John 5:19, John 5:24, John 5:25, John 6:26, John 6:32, John 6:47, John 6:53, John 8:34, John 8:51, John 8:58, John 10:1, John 10:7, John 12:24, John 13:16, John 13:20, John 13:21, John 13:38, John 14:12, John 16:20, John 16:23, John 21:18

Till: Matthew 24:35, Psalms 102:26, Isaiah 51:6, Luke 16:17, Luke 21:33, Hebrews 1:11, Hebrews 1:12, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Revelation 20:11

pass: Psalms 119:89, Psalms 119:90, Psalms 119:152, Isaiah 40:8, 1 Peter 1:25

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 4:2 - General Psalms 111:8 - They Psalms 119:96 - I have seen Psalms 119:144 - righteousness Psalms 119:160 - and every one Psalms 138:2 - for thou hast Isaiah 34:16 - Seek Isaiah 54:10 - the mountains Daniel 9:12 - confirmed Matthew 11:13 - General Mark 13:31 - Heaven John 10:35 - the scripture Romans 10:4 - Christ Galatians 3:24 - the law James 2:10 - whosoever

Verse 19

shall break: Deuteronomy 27:26, Psalms 119:6, Psalms 119:128, Galatians 3:10-13, James 2:10, James 2:11

these: Matthew 23:23, Deuteronomy 12:32, Luke 11:42

shall teach: Matthew 15:3-6, Matthew 23:16-22, Malachi 2:8, Malachi 2:9, Romans 3:8, Romans 6:1, Romans 6:15, 1 Timothy 6:3, 1 Timothy 6:4, Revelation 2:14, Revelation 2:15, Revelation 2:20

the least: Matthew 11:11, 1 Samuel 2:30

do: Matthew 28:20, Acts 1:1, Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:14-24, Philippians 3:17, Philippians 3:18, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:9, 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, 1 Timothy 4:11, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:11, Titus 2:8-10, Titus 3:8

great: Matthew 19:28, Matthew 20:26, Daniel 12:3, Luke 1:15, Luke 9:48, Luke 22:24-26, 1 Peter 5:4

Reciprocal: Genesis 26:5 - General Exodus 24:12 - that thou Leviticus 20:8 - And ye 1 Kings 16:2 - hast made my people Ezra 7:10 - to do it Psalms 119:34 - I shall Matthew 3:2 - for Matthew 18:1 - in Matthew 19:21 - If Matthew 22:36 - General Mark 12:28 - Which Romans 8:7 - for it 1 Corinthians 7:19 - but Titus 2:12 - live

Verse 20

exceed: Matthew 23:2-5, Matthew 23:23-28, Luke 11:39, Luke 11:40, Luke 11:44, Luke 12:1, Luke 16:14, Luke 16:15, Luke 18:10-14, Luke 20:46, Luke 20:47, Romans 9:30-32, Romans 10:2, Romans 10:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:9

ye: Matthew 3:10, Matthew 7:21, Matthew 18:5, Mark 10:15, Mark 10:25, Luke 18:17, Luke 18:24, Luke 18:25, John 3:3-5, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 21:27

Reciprocal: Matthew 3:2 - for Matthew 3:7 - the Pharisees Matthew 5:47 - what Matthew 7:29 - having Matthew 15:1 - scribes Matthew 16:1 - Pharisees Matthew 18:1 - in Matthew 18:3 - enter Matthew 19:21 - If Matthew 19:23 - enter Matthew 22:12 - how Matthew 22:36 - General John 3:5 - cannot Romans 3:31 - yea Philippians 3:6 - touching Philippians 4:9 - do Titus 2:12 - live James 2:14 - though 1 Peter 2:24 - live 1 John 3:7 - he that

Verse 21

it: Matthew 5:27, Matthew 5:33, Matthew 5:43, 2 Samuel 20:18, Job 8:8-10

by them: or, to them

Thou: Genesis 9:5, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17

and: Exodus 21:12-14, Numbers 35:12, Numbers 35:16-21, Numbers 35:30-34, Deuteronomy 21:7-9, 1 Kings 2:5, 1 Kings 2:6, 1 Kings 2:31, 1 Kings 2:32

Reciprocal: Nehemiah 8:8 - and gave the sense Malachi 2:9 - but Matthew 5:22 - be Matthew 19:18 - Thou shalt do Romans 7:9 - without James 2:11 - Do not commit 1 John 3:15 - hateth

Verse 22

I say: Matthew 5:28, Matthew 5:34, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5, Deuteronomy 18:18, Deuteronomy 18:19, Acts 3:20-23, Acts 7:37, Hebrews 5:9, Hebrews 12:25

That: Genesis 4:5, Genesis 4:6, Genesis 37:4, Genesis 37:8, 1 Samuel 17:27, 1 Samuel 17:28, 1 Samuel 18:8, 1 Samuel 18:9, 1 Samuel 20:30-33, 1 Samuel 22:12-23, 1 Kings 21:4, 2 Chronicles 16:10, Esther 3:5, Esther 3:6, Psalms 37:8, Daniel 2:12, Daniel 2:13, Daniel 3:13, Daniel 3:19, Ephesians 4:26, Ephesians 4:27

his brother: Matthew 5:23, Matthew 5:24, Matthew 18:21, Matthew 18:35, Deuteronomy 15:11, Nehemiah 5:8, Obadiah 1:10, Obadiah 1:12, Romans 12:10, 1 Corinthians 6:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:6, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 3:10, 1 John 3:14, 1 John 3:15, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 4:21, 1 John 5:16

without: Psalms 7:4, Psalms 25:3, Psalms 35:19, Psalms 69:4, Psalms 109:3, Lamentations 3:52, John 15:25

be: Matthew 5:21

the judgment: An inferior court of judicature, in every city, consisting of 23 members, which punished criminals by strangling or beheading.

Whosoever: Matthew 11:18, Matthew 11:19, Matthew 12:24, 1 Samuel 20:30, 2 Samuel 16:7, John 7:20, John 8:48, Acts 17:18, 1 Corinthians 6:10, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 4:32, Titus 3:2, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 3:9, Jude 1:9

Raca: that is, vain fellow, 2 Samuel 6:20, James 2:20

the council: Sanhedrin, ףץםוהסיןם [Strong's G4892], composed of 72 elders, who alone punished by stoning. Matthew 10:17, Matthew 26:59, Mark 14:55, Mark 15:1, John 11:47, Acts 5:27

fool: Psalms 14:1, Psalms 49:10, Psalms 92:6, Proverbs 14:16, Proverbs 18:6, Jeremiah 17:11

hell: Matthew 5:29, Matthew 5:30, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 18:8, Matthew 18:9, Matthew 25:41, Mark 9:47, Luke 12:5, Luke 16:23, Luke 16:24, Revelation 20:14

Reciprocal: Genesis 30:2 - anger Exodus 20:13 - General Exodus 32:19 - anger Leviticus 10:16 - angry Numbers 16:15 - very wroth Numbers 20:10 - General Deuteronomy 5:17 - General 2 Kings 23:10 - the valley 2 Chronicles 16:9 - Herein Nehemiah 8:8 - and gave the sense Job 31:30 - mouth Psalms 53:1 - fool Malachi 2:9 - but Matthew 6:25 - I say Mark 13:9 - councils Romans 7:14 - the law 1 Corinthians 13:5 - is not Colossians 3:8 - anger 1 Timothy 2:8 - without James 1:19 - slow to wrath

Verse 23

thou: Matthew 8:4, Matthew 23:19, Deuteronomy 16:16, Deuteronomy 16:17, 1 Samuel 15:22, Isaiah 1:10-17, Hosea 6:6, Amos 5:21-24

rememberest: Genesis 41:9, Genesis 42:21, Genesis 42:22, Genesis 50:15-17, Leviticus 6:2-6, 1 Kings 2:44, Lamentations 3:20, Ezekiel 16:63, Luke 19:8

Reciprocal: Leviticus 6:5 - of his trespass offering Deuteronomy 26:4 - before the Job 42:8 - go Psalms 4:5 - Offer Psalms 26:6 - so will Matthew 5:22 - his brother Luke 12:58 - thou goest 1 Corinthians 11:28 - and so 1 Peter 3:7 - that

Verse 24

there: Matthew 18:15-17, Job 42:8, Proverbs 25:9, Mark 9:50, Romans 12:17, Romans 12:18, 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Corinthians 6:8, 1 Timothy 2:8, James 3:13-18, James 5:16, 1 Peter 3:7, 1 Peter 3:8

and then: Matthew 23:23, 1 Corinthians 11:28

Reciprocal: Leviticus 6:5 - of his trespass offering Numbers 9:10 - yet he shall keep Deuteronomy 26:4 - before the 1 Samuel 15:22 - obey Psalms 26:6 - so will Matthew 5:22 - his brother Matthew 18:19 - That if

Verse 25

with: Genesis 32:3-8, Genesis 32:13-22, Genesis 33:3-11, 1 Samuel 25:17-35, Proverbs 6:1-5, Proverbs 25:8, Luke 12:58, Luke 12:59, Luke 14:31, Luke 14:32

whiles: Job 22:21, Psalms 32:6, Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7, Luke 13:24, Luke 13:25, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Hebrews 3:7, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 12:17

and the: 1 Kings 22:26, 1 Kings 22:27

Reciprocal: Judges 20:3 - the children of Benjamin 1 Samuel 25:18 - made haste 2 Samuel 19:16 - hasted Job 31:35 - mine Psalms 109:6 - Satan Isaiah 50:8 - let us Amos 4:12 - prepare Matthew 18:34 - and delivered

Verse 26

Thou: Matthew 18:34, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:46, Luke 12:59, Luke 16:26, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, James 2:13

Reciprocal: Jeremiah 46:11 - in vain Matthew 5:18 - verily Luke 7:6 - for

Verse 27

Thou: Exodus 20:14, Leviticus 20:10, Deuteronomy 5:18, Deuteronomy 22:22-24, Proverbs 6:32

Reciprocal: Leviticus 18:20 - General Nehemiah 8:8 - and gave the sense Jeremiah 5:8 - every one Ezekiel 22:11 - committed Malachi 2:9 - but Matthew 5:21 - it Luke 7:6 - for

Verse 28

I say: Matthew 5:22, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 7:28, Matthew 7:29

That: Genesis 34:2, Genesis 39:7-23, Exodus 20:17, 2 Samuel 11:2, Job 31:1, Job 31:9, Proverbs 6:25, James 1:14, James 1:15, 2 Peter 2:14, 1 John 2:16

hath: Psalms 119:96, Romans 7:7, Romans 7:8, Romans 7:14

Reciprocal: Genesis 3:6 - to the eyes Genesis 12:14 - beheld Exodus 20:14 - General Leviticus 18:20 - General Deuteronomy 5:18 - General Joshua 7:21 - I saw Nehemiah 8:8 - and gave the sense Psalms 101:3 - set Psalms 119:37 - Turn Proverbs 7:25 - thine Proverbs 23:31 - General Proverbs 24:9 - thought Ecclesiastes 11:9 - in the sight Jeremiah 5:8 - every one Ezekiel 18:6 - neither hath defiled Ezekiel 22:11 - committed Ezekiel 23:16 - as soon as she saw them with her eyes Zechariah 8:17 - let Malachi 2:9 - but Malachi 2:15 - take Matthew 5:32 - I say Matthew 7:24 - whosoever Mark 9:47 - thine 1 John 3:15 - hateth

Verse 29

if: Matthew 18:8, Matthew 18:9, Mark 9:43-48

offend thee: or, do cause thee to offend

pluck: Matthew 19:12, Romans 6:6, Romans 8:13, 1 Corinthians 9:27, Galatians 5:24, Colossians 3:5, 1 Peter 4:1-3

for: Matthew 16:26, Proverbs 5:8-14, Mark 8:36, Luke 9:24, Luke 9:25

Reciprocal: Joshua 7:21 - I saw Job 20:13 - spare it Job 22:2 - as he that Job 31:1 - a covenant Job 31:7 - mine heart Job 36:21 - regard Psalms 18:23 - I kept Malachi 2:15 - take Matthew 5:22 - hell Mark 8:34 - Whosoever Mark 9:47 - thine Luke 16:23 - in hell Acts 19:19 - and burned 2 Corinthians 4:16 - though 2 Corinthians 7:11 - revenge

Verse 30

offend: Matthew 11:6, Matthew 13:21, Matthew 16:23, Matthew 18:6, Matthew 18:7, Matthew 26:31, Luke 17:2, Romans 9:33, Romans 14:20, Romans 14:21, 1 Corinthians 8:13, Galatians 5:11, 1 Peter 2:8

cast: Matthew 22:13, Matthew 25:20, Luke 12:5

Reciprocal: Job 20:13 - spare it Job 36:21 - regard Psalms 18:23 - I kept Psalms 144:8 - their right hand Matthew 5:22 - hell Matthew 18:8 - if Mark 8:34 - Whosoever Mark 9:43 - if Acts 19:19 - and burned 2 Corinthians 4:16 - though 2 Corinthians 7:11 - revenge

Verse 31

whosoever: Matthew 19:3, Matthew 19:7, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Jeremiah 3:1, Mark 10:2-9

Reciprocal: Malachi 2:16 - the Lord Mark 10:4 - General Mark 10:11 - Whosoever

Verse 32

I say: Matthew 5:28, Luke 9:30, Luke 9:35

whosoever: Matthew 19:8, Matthew 19:9, Malachi 2:14-16, Mark 10:5-12, Luke 16:18, Romans 7:3, 1 Corinthians 7:4, 1 Corinthians 7:10, 1 Corinthians 7:11

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 24:1 - then let him Deuteronomy 24:2 - she may go Malachi 2:16 - the Lord Matthew 7:29 - having Matthew 19:3 - Is it Mark 10:2 - Is it Mark 10:4 - General Mark 10:11 - Whosoever

Verse 33

it hath: Matthew 23:16

Thou: Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Numbers 30:2-16, Deuteronomy 5:11, Deuteronomy 23:23, Psalms 50:14, Psalms 76:11, Ecclesiastes 5:4-6, Nahum 1:15

Reciprocal: Genesis 42:15 - By the life Psalms 15:4 - sweareth Psalms 116:14 - pay my vows Psalms 119:106 - sworn Proverbs 20:25 - after Zechariah 5:3 - sweareth Malachi 2:9 - but Matthew 5:21 - it 1 Timothy 1:10 - perjured James 5:12 - swear not

Verse 34

Swear: Deuteronomy 23:21-23, Ecclesiastes 9:2, James 5:12

heaven: Matthew 23:16-22, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 66:1

Reciprocal: Leviticus 19:12 - ye shall Numbers 30:2 - swear Deuteronomy 5:11 - General Psalms 11:4 - the Lord's Ezekiel 43:7 - and the place Daniel 4:26 - the heavens Matthew 5:22 - I say Matthew 23:22 - by the Matthew 26:72 - with Mark 6:23 - he Acts 7:49 - Heaven Acts 17:24 - seeing

Verse 35

the earth: Psalms 99:5

the city: 2 Chronicles 6:6, Psalms 48:2, Psalms 87:2, Malachi 1:14, Revelation 21:2, Revelation 21:10

Reciprocal: Psalms 95:3 - a great Isaiah 66:1 - The heaven Jeremiah 46:18 - saith Ezekiel 43:7 - and the place Acts 7:49 - Heaven Hebrews 12:22 - the city

Verse 36

shalt: Matthew 23:16-21

because: Matthew 6:27, Luke 12:25

Verse 37

let: 2 Corinthians 1:17-20, Colossians 4:6, James 5:12

cometh: Matthew 13:19, Matthew 15:19, John 8:44, Ephesians 4:25, Colossians 3:9, James 5:12

Verse 38

An eye: Exodus 21:22-27, Leviticus 24:19, Leviticus 24:20, Deuteronomy 19:19

Reciprocal: Exodus 21:24 - General Deuteronomy 19:21 - life shall

Verse 39

That: Leviticus 19:18, 1 Samuel 24:10-15, 1 Samuel 25:31-34, 1 Samuel 26:8-10, Job 31:29-31, Proverbs 20:22, Proverbs 24:29, Luke 6:29, Romans 12:17-19, 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Hebrews 12:4, James 5:6, 1 Peter 3:9

whosoever: 1 Kings 22:24, Job 16:10, Isaiah 50:6, Lamentations 3:30, Micah 5:1, Luke 6:29, Luke 22:64, 1 Peter 2:20-23

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 19:21 - life shall Proverbs 3:30 - General Proverbs 17:14 - leave Matthew 5:28 - I say Matthew 26:52 - Put Matthew 26:67 - and others Luke 9:56 - And Romans 12:19 - give Philippians 4:5 - your

Verse 40

Luke 6:29, 1 Corinthians 6:7

Verse 41

compel: Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26

Reciprocal: Luke 6:29 - and him

Verse 42

Matthew 25:35-40, Deuteronomy 15:7-14, Job 31:16-20, Psalms 37:21, Psalms 37:25, Psalms 37:26, Psalms 112:5-9, Proverbs 3:27, Proverbs 3:28, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 11:25, Proverbs 19:17, Ecclesiastes 11:1, Ecclesiastes 11:2, Ecclesiastes 11:6, Isaiah 58:6-12, Daniel 4:27, Luke 6:30-36, Luke 11:41, Luke 14:12-14, Romans 12:20, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Hebrews 6:10, Hebrews 13:16, James 1:27, James 2:15, James 2:16, 1 John 3:16-18

Reciprocal: Exodus 22:14 - borrow Deuteronomy 15:11 - Thou shalt Luke 6:34 - General Luke 12:17 - shall

Verse 43

Thou: Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 22:40, Leviticus 19:18, Mark 12:31-34, Luke 10:27-29, Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:14, James 2:8

and hate: Exodus 17:14-16, Deuteronomy 23:6, Deuteronomy 25:17, Psalms 41:10, Psalms 139:21, Psalms 139:22

Reciprocal: Leviticus 19:34 - General Deuteronomy 4:2 - General Job 31:30 - have Malachi 2:9 - but Matthew 5:21 - it Luke 6:27 - Love Luke 10:29 - And Luke 10:34 - went Galatians 6:10 - do good 1 John 2:7 - but

Verse 44

Exodus 23:4, Exodus 23:5, 2 Kings 6:22, 2 Chronicles 28:9-15, Psalms 7:4, Psalms 35:13, Psalms 35:14, Proverbs 25:21, Proverbs 25:22, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:28, Luke 6:34, Luke 6:35, Luke 23:34, Acts 7:60, Romans 12:14, Romans 12:20, Romans 12:21, 1 Corinthians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 3:9

Reciprocal: Genesis 42:25 - and thus Genesis 50:21 - I will nourish Exodus 10:18 - and entreated Leviticus 19:18 - not avenge Numbers 12:13 - General Numbers 16:47 - and ran Deuteronomy 22:4 - thou shalt surely 1 Samuel 15:11 - he cried 1 Samuel 24:6 - the Lord forbid 1 Samuel 24:7 - stayed 1 Samuel 24:17 - thou hast 2 Samuel 1:12 - General 2 Samuel 2:6 - I also 2 Samuel 9:3 - the kindness of God 1 Kings 13:6 - besought Job 31:30 - have Psalms 26:3 - For Psalms 141:5 - for yet my Proverbs 19:11 - and Isaiah 11:9 - not hurt Jeremiah 15:10 - curse Malachi 2:9 - but Matthew 5:22 - I say Matthew 7:29 - having Matthew 18:33 - even Luke 10:29 - And Luke 17:4 - I repent John 15:8 - so Acts 14:5 - despitefully Acts 16:28 - cried Colossians 3:13 - forgiving 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - none 1 Timothy 2:8 - without James 3:9 - therewith curse

Verse 45

ye: Matthew 5:9, Luke 6:35, John 13:35, Ephesians 5:1, 1 John 3:9

for: Job 25:3, Psalms 145:9, Acts 14:17

Reciprocal: Genesis 2:5 - had not Genesis 25:6 - gifts Leviticus 26:4 - Then I Numbers 12:13 - General Deuteronomy 4:19 - which the Lord Deuteronomy 10:18 - loveth Deuteronomy 33:14 - the precious Joshua 10:13 - So the sun 2 Samuel 9:3 - the kindness of God Job 38:28 - Hath the Psalms 33:5 - earth Psalms 74:16 - prepared Psalms 104:13 - watereth Psalms 119:68 - good Psalms 119:91 - all are Psalms 136:8 - The sun Psalms 147:8 - prepareth Proverbs 4:18 - General Proverbs 19:11 - and Proverbs 29:13 - Lord Ecclesiastes 11:7 - a pleasant Isaiah 11:9 - not hurt Jeremiah 5:24 - that giveth Jeremiah 14:22 - Art Jeremiah 31:35 - which giveth Matthew 5:16 - your Father Matthew 5:48 - even Matthew 15:27 - yet Matthew 18:33 - even Mark 7:28 - yet Luke 11:13 - heavenly Luke 12:16 - The ground John 8:39 - If Acts 17:25 - seeing Romans 1:20 - from the Philippians 2:15 - sons 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - none 1 Peter 3:11 - do

Verse 46

if: Matthew 6:1, Luke 6:32-35, 1 Peter 2:20-23

publicans: Matthew 9:10, Matthew 9:11, Matthew 11:19, Matthew 18:17, Matthew 21:31, Matthew 21:32, Luke 15:1, Luke 18:13, Luke 19:2, Luke 19:7

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 15:7 - your work Proverbs 12:26 - righteous Matthew 6:32 - after Luke 14:12 - and a Colossians 3:24 - ye shall

Verse 47

salute: Matthew 10:12, Luke 6:32, Luke 10:4, Luke 10:5

what: Matthew 5:20, 1 Peter 2:20

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 6:23 - he prepared Nehemiah 5:15 - so did Matthew 6:32 - after Matthew 9:10 - many Luke 9:20 - whom Luke 12:30 - all Acts 21:7 - and saluted

Verse 48

ye: Genesis 17:1, Leviticus 11:44, Leviticus 19:2, Leviticus 20:26, Deuteronomy 18:13, Job 1:1, Job 1:2, Job 1:3, Psalms 37:37, Luke 6:36, Luke 6:40, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Corinthians 13:9, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Philippians 3:12-15, Colossians 1:28, Colossians 4:12, James 1:4, 1 Peter 1:15, 1 Peter 1:16

even: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:45, Ephesians 3:1, Ephesians 5:1, Ephesians 5:2, 1 John 3:3

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 27:10 - General Deuteronomy 32:4 - his work 2 Samuel 22:31 - his way Matthew 5:9 - for Matthew 6:1 - of your Matthew 6:9 - Our Matthew 19:21 - If John 17:11 - Holy 1 Corinthians 2:6 - them Philippians 2:15 - sons Hebrews 5:14 - of full age Hebrews 6:1 - let

Bibliographical Information
Torrey, R. A. "Commentary on Matthew 5". "Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/tsk/matthew-5.html.
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