Keraia
Matthew 5

Matthew 5:26

Anger and Reconciliation · Matthew 5:21–26
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Translations

Modern
Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
Traditional
Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
Literal
Truly I say to you, you shall never come out from there until you should pay back the last kodrantes.
Latin
Amen dico tibi, non exies inde, donec reddas novissimum quadrantem.

Original

Greek
English
Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

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

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

Topics

Compromise: Before Litigation, Enjoined Creditor: Oppressions of Creditors: God's Claim Upon Men Creditors: Often Exacted Debts by Imprisonment Debtor: Laws Concerning Farthing: And Kodrantes, Worth, in American Money, About Two-Fifths of a Cent Imprisonment of Debtors Instruction in Religion Judaism: The Religion of the Jews: To Make Room for the Gospel Law: Temporary Lawsuits: To be Avoided Money: Pieces of Mentioned: Farthing Prisons used for Confining: Debtors Till They Paid Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Reconciliation with God: Necessity For-Illustrated Reconciliation: Between Man and Man Religion: True