Verse 47
Matthew 5:47
New Living Translation
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If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.
Original Language Text
greek
καὶ ἐὰν ἀσπάσησθε τοὺς ⸀ἀδελφοὺς ὑμῶν μόνον, τί περισσὸν ποιεῖτε; οὐχὶ καὶ οἱ ⸀ἐθνικοὶ ⸂τὸ αὐτὸ⸃ ποιοῦσιν;
English Translation
And if you greet only your brothers, what more do you do? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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and he began to teach them.
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“God (Elohim) blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,<br>for the Kingdom of Heave...
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God (Elohim) blesses those who mourn,<br>for they will be comforted.<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those who are humble,<br>for they will inherit the whole earth.<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,<br>for they will be satisfied.<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those who are merciful,<br>for they will be shown mercy.<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those whose hearts are pure,<br>for they will see God (Elohim).<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those who work for peace,<br>for they will be called the children of God (Elohi...
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God (Elohim) blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,<br>for the Kingdom of Heaven is their...
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But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an i...
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leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer yo...
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So if your eye — even your good eye — causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is bett...
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“You have also heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not break your vows; you must carry out...
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And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’...
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Do not even say, ‘By my head!’ for you can’t turn one hair white or black.
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But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other ch...
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If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too.
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If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.
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Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.
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“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy.
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But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
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In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight...
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If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do t...
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If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.
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But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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