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    Matthew 5 (KJV)

    Read Matthew chapter 5 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Matthew 5

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    Matthew 5:9

    "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the ch…"

    Matthew 5:3

    "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of…"

    Matthew 5:6

    "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousn…"

    Matthew 5:44

    "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse…"

    Matthew 5:8

    "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.…"

    Matthew 5:13

    "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his …"

    Matthew 5:43-44

    "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy ne…"

    Matthew 5:14

    "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill…"

    Matthew 5:48

    "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in hea…"

    Matthew 5:7

    "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.…"

    Matthew 5:14-16

    "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill…"

    Matthew 5:16

    "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your g…"

    Matthew 5:4

    "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.…"

    Matthew 5:5

    "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.…"

    Matthew 5:10

    "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sak…"

    Matthew 5:11-12

    "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you…"

    Matthew 5:38-39

    "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and…"

    Matthew 5:21-22

    "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou sha…"

    Matthew 5:11

    "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you…"

    Matthew 5:12

    "Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in …"

    Matthew 5:43

    "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy ne…"

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    Matthew 5 Summary

    Matthew 5 opens the Sermon on the Mount—Jesus' most comprehensive ethical teaching. It begins with the Beatitudes, eight blessings that invert worldly values: the poor in spirit, the mourning, the meek, and the persecuted are declared blessed.

    Jesus then declares His followers to be salt and light, and He systematically deepens the Law's requirements—not just prohibiting murder but anger, not just adultery but lust, not just requiring honest oaths but complete truthfulness. The chapter culminates in the radical command to love enemies, reflecting the perfection of the heavenly Father.

    Key Themes

    The BeatitudesKingdom ethicsSalt and lightFulfillment of the LawLove for enemies

    Key Verses in Matthew 5

    "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

    — Matthew 5:3

    The first beatitude establishes that the kingdom belongs to those who recognize their spiritual bankruptcy.

    "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

    — Matthew 5:16

    Christian influence isn't about self-promotion but directing attention to God through visible, consistent goodness.

    "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you."

    — Matthew 5:44

    The most radical ethic ever proposed—love defined not by the worthiness of the object but by the character of the lover.

    Life Application

    The Sermon on the Mount isn't a self-improvement program—it's a portrait of life in God's kingdom. These standards are impossible in human strength, which is exactly the point. They drive us to dependence on God's grace and the Spirit's power to live counter-culturally.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are the Beatitudes commands or descriptions?

    They function as both—they describe the character of kingdom citizens and implicitly call disciples to cultivate these qualities. They're also promises: those who embody these traits will receive the corresponding blessings.

    Did Jesus abolish the Old Testament law?

    Jesus explicitly said He came not to abolish but to fulfill the Law (5:17). He deepened its requirements by addressing heart attitudes, not just external behavior. The Law's moral principles remain, fulfilled and intensified through Christ.

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