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

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.

2 H e began to teach them, saying,

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 those who 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 gentle, 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 those who 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 children 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 those who 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 you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds 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 exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who 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.

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.

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

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.

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 you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who 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.

“Don’t think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, but to fulfill.

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 most certainly, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not even one smallest letter or one tiny pen stroke shall in any way pass away from the law, until all things are 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.

Whoever, therefore, shall break one of these least commandments, and teach others to do so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever shall do and teach them 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 tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will 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.’

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever murders will 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 tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment; and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ will be in danger of the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.

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

“If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you,

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 your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your 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 your adversary quickly, while you are with him on the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you 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

Most certainly I tell you, you shall by no means get out of there, until you have paid the last penny.

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

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall 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 tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has 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.

If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna.

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

If your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off, and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna.

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 also said, ‘Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce,’

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 tell you that whoever puts away his wife, except for the cause of sexual immorality, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries her when she is put away commits 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 you have heard that it was said to them of old time, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’

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 tell you, don’t swear at all: neither by 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 shall you swear by your head, for you can’t 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 ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever 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.’

“You 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 tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your 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.

If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.

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

Whoever compels you 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 who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.

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

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your 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 tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and 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 you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends 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 you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do 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.

If you only greet your friends, what more do you do than others? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?

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

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.