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From then on, Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!"Matthew 3:2; 10:7; Mark 1:14-15;">[xr]

"How blessed are those who are destitute in spirit,Psalm 51:17; Proverbs 16:19; 29:23; Isaiah 57:15; 66:2; Luke 6:20;">[xr] for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them!

"How blessed are those who mourn,Isaiah 61:2-3; Luke 6:21; John 16:20; 2 Corinthians 1:7; Revelation 21:4;">[xr] for it is they who will be comforted!

"How blessed are those who are humble,gentle">[fn]Psalm 37:11; Romans 4:13;">[xr] for it is they who will inherit the earth!

"How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness,justice">[fn]Isaiah 55:1; 65:13;">[xr] for it is they who will be satisfied!

"How blessed are those who are merciful,Psalm 41:1; Matthew 6:14; Mark 11:25; 2 Timothy 1:16; Hebrews 6:10; James 2:13;">[xr] for it is they who will receive mercy!

"How blessed are those who are pure in heart,Psalm 15:2; 24:4; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Hebrews 12:14; 1 John 3:2-3;">[xr] for it is they who will see God!

"How blessed are those who make peace, for it is they who will be called God's children!

"How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,2 Corinthians 4:17; 2 Timothy 2:12; 1 Peter 3:14;">[xr] for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them!

Rejoice and be extremely glad, because your reward in heaven is great! For that's how they persecuted the prophets who came before you."2 Chronicles 36:16; Nehemiah 9:26; Matthew 23:34,37; Luke 6:23; Acts 5:41; 7:52; Romans 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:15; James 1:2; 1 Peter 4:13;">[xr]

"You are the salt of the world. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty again? It's good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled on by people.Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34-35;">[xr]

For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not one letterone iota">[fn] or one stroke of a letter will disappear from the Law until everything has been accomplished.Luke 16:17;">[xr]

For I tell you, unless your righteousness greatly exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven!"Romans 9:31; 10:3;">[xr]

But I say to you, anyone who is angry with his brother without a causewithout a cause">[fn] will be subject to punishment. And whoever says to his brother 'Raka!'Raka is Aram. for You worthless one">[fn] will be subject to the Council.Sanhedrin">[fn] And whoever says 'You fool!' will be subject to hellGehenna; a Gk. transliteration of the Heb. for Valley of Hinnom">[fn] fire.James 2:20; 1 John 3:15;">[xr]

But I say to you, anyone who stares at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.Genesis 34:2; 2 Samuel 11:2; Job 1:31:1; Proverbs 6:25;">[xr]

So if your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into hell.Gehenna; a Gk. transliteration of the Heb. for Valley of Hinnom">[fn]Matthew 18:8-9; 19:12; Mark 9:43-47; Romans 8:13; 1 Corinthians 9:27; Colossians 3:5;">[xr]

And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away from you. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into hell."Gehenna; a Gk. transliteration of the Heb. for Valley of Hinnom">[fn]

But I say to you, any man who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery."Matthew 19:9; Luke 16:18; Romans 7:3; 1 Corinthians 7:10-11;">[xr]

Instead, let your word be 'Yes' for 'Yes' and 'No' for 'No.' Anything more than that comes from the evil one."Colossians 4:6; James 5:12;">[xr]

"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21">[fn]Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21;">[xr]