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Matthew 5

Matthew 5:23

Anger and Reconciliation · Matthew 5:21–26
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Translations

Modern
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
Traditional
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
Literal
Therefore, if you may offer your gift at the altar, and there may remember that your brother has something against you,
Latin
Si ergo offers munus tuum ad altare, et ibi recordatus fueris quia frater tuus habet aliquid adversum te:

Original

Greek
English
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,

Notes

Matthew 5:23–26

Jesus provides two examples of making peace in communities and society.

Matthew 5:21–47

You have heard … But I tell you: Jesus contrasts his teachings to six misunderstandings of the law. Each example shows the surpassing righteousness of Jesus. Jesus reveals God's will, which contrasts with human traditions.

Events

Parallels

Luke 12:57–59

Glossary

Altar Biblical Concept of Law Brother Descent into Hell Discipline Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Hell Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Moses Place of the Dead Reward Sea of Galilee Topheth

Topics

Apologizing Asking for Forgiveness Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Conflict Confrontation Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Going to your Brother Instruction in Religion Judaism: The Religion of the Jews: To Make Room for the Gospel Justice: General Scriptures Concerning Law: Temporary Offending Someone Offerings: Required to Be: Laid Before the Altar Offerings: Required to Be: Offered in Love and Charity Reconciliation: Between Man and Man Religion: True The Altar of Burnt-Offering: All Gifts to be Presented At