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Matthew 5

Matthew 5:19

The Fulfillment of the Law · Matthew 5:17–20
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Translations

Modern
So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Traditional
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Literal
Whoever then may break one of the least of these commandments and may teach men thus, he will be called least in the kingdom of the heavens; but whoever may do and may teach them, this one will be called great in the kingdom of the heavens.
Latin
Qui ergo solverit unum de mandatis istis minimis, et docuerit sic homines, minimus vocabitur in regno cælorum: qui autem fecerit et docuerit, hic magnus vocabitur in regno cælorum.

Original

Greek
English
So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Notes

Matthew 5:19

  • The fulfillment of the Law in Christ means that his disciples must obey all of his commands (see Matthew 28:20).

  • commandments: This refers to Old Testament commands (5:18) now fulfilled in Christ's teachings (see 5:21–48).

  • least in the kingdom of heaven: Jesus may mean that such a person will still enter the kingdom, but only barely and with low status. Another view, based on some Jewish evidence, is that he means eternal exclusion or damnation (compare 8:12, where “those for whom the Kingdom was prepared” are shut out forever).

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Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Church: Kingdom of Heaven Defeat Doctrines: False Instruction in Religion Judaism: The Religion of the Jews: To Make Room for the Gospel Law: Temporary Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Religion: True Teachers: False: Admonition Against Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning The Law The Law of God: Blessedness of Keeping Training Turning the Other Cheek Unclean Food