1 J esus saw many people. He went up on the mountain and sat down. His followers came to Him.

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him:

2 H e began to teach them, saying,

and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

3 “ Those who know there is nothing good in themselves are happy, because the holy nation of heaven is theirs.

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 T hose who have sorrow are happy, because they will be comforted.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5 T hose who have no pride in their hearts are happy, because the earth will be given to them.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

6 T hose who are hungry and thirsty to be right with God are happy, because they will be filled.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

7 T hose who show loving-kindness are happy, because they will have loving-kindness shown to them.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8 T hose who have a pure heart are happy, because they will see God.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

9 T hose who make peace are happy, because they will be called the sons of God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

10 T hose who have it very hard for doing right are happy, because the holy nation of heaven is theirs.

Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Y ou are happy when people act and talk in a bad way to you and make it very hard for you and tell bad things and lies about you because you trust in Me.

Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 B e glad and full of joy because your reward will be much in heaven. They made it very hard for the early preachers who lived a long time before you. Jesus Teaches about Salt and Light

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.

13 “ You are the salt of the earth. If salt loses its taste, how can it be made to taste like salt again? It is no good. It is thrown away and people walk on it.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.

14 Y ou are the light of the world. You cannot hide a city that is on a mountain.

Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.

15 M en do not light a lamp and put it under a basket. They put it on a table so it gives light to all in the house.

Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.

16 L et your light shine in front of men. Then they will see the good things you do and will honor your Father Who is in heaven. Jesus Teaches about the Law

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

17 “ Do not think that I have come to do away with the Law of Moses or the writings of the early preachers. I have not come to do away with them but to complete them.

Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.

18 I tell you, as long as heaven and earth last, not one small mark or part of a word will pass away of the Law of Moses until it has all been done.

For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished.

19 A nyone who breaks even the least of the Law of Moses and teaches people not to do what it says, will be called the least in the holy nation of heaven. He who obeys and teaches others to obey what the Law of Moses says, will be called great in the holy nation of heaven.

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 I tell you, unless you are more right with God than the teachers of the Law and the proud religious law-keepers, you will never get into the holy nation of heaven. Jesus Teaches about Anger and Killing

For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

21 “ You have heard that men were told long ago, ‘You must not kill another person. If someone does kill, he will be guilty and will be punished for his wrong-doing.’

Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

22 B ut I tell you that whoever is angry with his brother will be guilty and have to suffer for his wrong-doing. Whoever says to his brother, ‘You have no brains,’ will have to stand in front of the court. Whoever says, ‘You fool,’ will be sent to the fire of hell.

but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

23 I f you take your gift to the altar and remember your brother has something against you,

If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee,

24 l eave your gift on the altar. Go and make right what is wrong between you and him. Then come back and give your gift.

leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

25 A gree with the one who is against you while you are talking together, or he might take you to court. The court will hand you over to the police. You will be put in prison.

Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art with him in the way; lest haply the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

26 F or sure, I tell you, you will not be let out of prison until you have paid every piece of money of the fine. Jesus Teaches about Husband and Wife

Verily I say unto thee, thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou have paid the last farthing.

27 “ You have heard that it was said long ago, ‘You must not do sex sins.’

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

28 B ut I tell you, anyone who even looks at a woman with a sinful desire of wanting her has already sinned in his heart.

but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

29 I f your right eye is the reason you sin, take it out and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.

And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell.

30 I f your right hand is the reason you sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go to hell. Jesus Teaches about Marriage

And if thy right hand causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body go into hell.

31 “ It has been said, ‘Whoever wants to divorce his wife should have it put in writing, telling her he is leaving her.’

It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

32 B ut I tell you, whoever divorces his wife except if she has not been faithful to him, makes her guilty of a sex sin. Whoever marries a woman who has been divorced is guilty of a sex sin. Jesus Teaches about What to Say

but I say unto you, that every one that putteth away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, maketh her an adulteress: and whosoever shall marry her when she is put away committeth adultery.

33 “ You have heard that it was said long ago, ‘You must not make a promise you cannot keep. You must carry out your promises to the Lord.’

Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

34 I tell you, do not use strong words when you make a promise. Do not promise by heaven. It is the place where God is.

but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;

35 D o not promise by earth. It is where He rests His feet. Do not promise by Jerusalem. It is the city of the great King.

nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

36 D o not promise by your head. You are not able to make one hair white or black.

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.

37 L et your yes be YES. Let your no be NO. Anything more than this comes from the devil. Jesus Teaches about Fighting

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

38 “ You have heard that it has been said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’

Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

39 B ut I tell you, do not fight with the man who wants to fight. Whoever hits you on the right side of the face, turn so he can hit the other side also.

but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

40 I f any person takes you to court to get your shirt, give him your coat also.

And if any man would go to law with thee, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

41 W hoever makes you walk a short way, go with him twice as far.

And whosoever shall compel thee to go one mile, go with him two.

42 G ive to any person who asks you for something. Do not say no to the man who wants to use something of yours. Jesus Teaches about Loving Those Who Hate You

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

43 “ You have heard that it has been said, ‘You must love your neighbor and hate those who hate you.’

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy:

44 B ut I tell you, love those who hate you. (Respect and give thanks for those who say bad things to you. Do good to those who hate you.) Pray for those who do bad things to you and who make it hard for you.

but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

45 T hen you may be the sons of your Father Who is in heaven. His sun shines on bad people and on good people. He sends rain on those who are right with God and on those who are not right with God.

that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.

46 I f you love those who love you, what reward can you expect from that? Do not even the tax-gatherers do that?

For if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

47 I f you say hello only to the people you like, are you doing any more than others? The people who do not know God do that much.

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same?

48 Y ou must be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.