Translations
Original
Notes
If you greet only your brothers: Jews were taught to greet Gentiles (non-Jews) to keep peaceful relations. But such greetings were not the same as those given to “brothers,” meaning fellow Jews.
Hate your enemy: Jesus is not rejecting the Old Testament. Instead, he is correcting a traditional interpretation that was mistaken (see Exodus 23:4–5). The Old Testament never commands people to “hate your enemy.” The closest verses are in Psalm 139:21–22, where hatred is expressed toward God’s enemies.
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
- Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28
Parallels
Glossary
Beggar Biblical Concept of Law Discipline Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Imprecatory Psalms Jesus Christ Letter of James Love Moses Neighbor Psalms, Book of Reward Sea of Galilee
Topics
Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Enemy: General Scriptures Concerning Forgiveness of Enemies Good for Evil: General Scriptures Concerning Instruction in Religion Love of Man for Man Publicans: Disreputable Publicans: Often Kind to Their Friends Religion: True Salutations: The Jews Condemned for Giving, Only to Their Countrymen