Thematic Bible
Matthew 5:1 (show verse)
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
Matthew 5:2 (show verse)
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Christ » Sufferings of » Teacher
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Hypocrites » Described as » Ostentatious
Instruction » Examples of spiritual
Light » Who is a light
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
Divine Teacher » Christ as
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Hypocrites » Described as » Ostentatious
Instruction » Examples of spiritual
Light » Who is a light
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
Divine Teacher » Christ as
Matthew 5:3 (show verse)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Beatitudes of Christ » Initial step, humility (conscious need)
the Blessed » The poor in spirit
Character » Of saints » Poor in spirit
Character of saints » Poor in spirit
Church » Kingdom of heaven
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Humility
Humility » Blessedness of
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Light » Who is a light
Poor » Figurative » Poor in spirit
Poverty » The poor in spirit
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
the Blessed » The poor in spirit
Character » Of saints » Poor in spirit
Character of saints » Poor in spirit
Church » Kingdom of heaven
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Humility
Humility » Blessedness of
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Light » Who is a light
Poor » Figurative » Poor in spirit
Poverty » The poor in spirit
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Matthew 5:4 (show verse)
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Afflicted saints » God comforts
Afflicted saints » end in joy and blessedness
Beatitudes of Christ » 2nd step, penitence (mourning for sin)
the Blessed » Holy mourners
Comfort » Who shall be comforted
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Light » Who is a light
Mourning » Those that mourn
Select readings » The beatitudes
Repentance » Comfort
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Afflicted saints » end in joy and blessedness
Beatitudes of Christ » 2nd step, penitence (mourning for sin)
the Blessed » Holy mourners
Comfort » Who shall be comforted
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Light » Who is a light
Mourning » Those that mourn
Select readings » The beatitudes
Repentance » Comfort
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Matthew 5:5 (show verse)
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Beatitudes of Christ » 3rd meekness (marking the birth of a new spirit)
the Blessed » The meek
Character » Of saints » Meek
Character of saints » Meek
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
the Earth » Saints shall inherit
Earthly » Heritage » Earthly
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the meek
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heritage » Earthly
Hypocrites » Described as » Ostentatious
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the earth
Jerusalem » Called » City of the great king
Light » Who is a light
Meekness » General references to » Promises concerning
Meekness » Blessedness of
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
the Blessed » The meek
Character » Of saints » Meek
Character of saints » Meek
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
the Earth » Saints shall inherit
Earthly » Heritage » Earthly
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the meek
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heritage » Earthly
Hypocrites » Described as » Ostentatious
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the earth
Jerusalem » Called » City of the great king
Light » Who is a light
Meekness » General references to » Promises concerning
Meekness » Blessedness of
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Matthew 5:6 (show verse)
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Beatitudes of Christ » 4th spiritual appetite (signifying growth)
the Blessed » Who hunger and thirst after righteousness
Character » Of saints » Hungering for righteousness
Character of saints » Hungering after righteousness
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of blessing
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Hunger » Who shall not hunger
Hunger » Spiritual
Hunger » Those that hunger after righteousness
Light » Who is a light
Select readings » The beatitudes
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Hungering and thirsting after
Righteousness » Saints » Hunger and thirst after
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of blessing
Spirituality » Engenders thirst for heavenly blessings
The fruit of righteousness » Those that hunger and thirst after righteousness
Thirst » Figurative of the ardent desire of the devout mind
Thirst » Those that thirst after righteousness
spiritual Thirst » Satisfied
the Blessed » Who hunger and thirst after righteousness
Character » Of saints » Hungering for righteousness
Character of saints » Hungering after righteousness
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of blessing
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Hunger » Who shall not hunger
Hunger » Spiritual
Hunger » Those that hunger after righteousness
Light » Who is a light
Select readings » The beatitudes
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Hungering and thirsting after
Righteousness » Saints » Hunger and thirst after
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of blessing
Spirituality » Engenders thirst for heavenly blessings
The fruit of righteousness » Those that hunger and thirst after righteousness
Thirst » Figurative of the ardent desire of the devout mind
Thirst » Those that thirst after righteousness
spiritual Thirst » Satisfied
Matthew 5:7 (show verse)
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Beatitudes of Christ » 5th mercifulness (an attribute of God, indicating further advance)
the Blessed » The merciful
Character » Of saints » Merciful
Character of saints » Merciful
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Light » Who is a light
Mercy » Man commanded to exercise
Mercy » The merciful
Mercy » Who shall have mercy
Mercy » Blessedness of showing
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
the Blessed » The merciful
Character » Of saints » Merciful
Character of saints » Merciful
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Light » Who is a light
Mercy » Man commanded to exercise
Mercy » The merciful
Mercy » Who shall have mercy
Mercy » Blessedness of showing
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Matthew 5:8 (show verse)
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
the Blessed » The pure in heart
Character » Of saints » Pure in heart
Character of saints » Pure in heart
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heart » Renewed » Pure
Heart » The pure in heart
character of the renewed Heart » Pure
The Heart » The pure in, shall see God
Light » Who is a light
Purity » Christian, general references to
Select readings » The beatitudes
the Reward of saints » Described as » Beholding the face of God
Riches » Examples of those truly rich
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Seeing » Who shall see God
Spiritual » Vision » Heart purity essential to
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » Heart purity essential to
Character » Of saints » Pure in heart
Character of saints » Pure in heart
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heart » Renewed » Pure
Heart » The pure in heart
character of the renewed Heart » Pure
The Heart » The pure in, shall see God
Light » Who is a light
Purity » Christian, general references to
Select readings » The beatitudes
the Reward of saints » Described as » Beholding the face of God
Riches » Examples of those truly rich
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Seeing » Who shall see God
Spiritual » Vision » Heart purity essential to
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » Heart purity essential to
Matthew 5:9 (show verse)
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Adoption » Should produce » A love of peace
Beatitudes of Christ » 7th peacemaking (a Christlike influence, calming the storms of life)
the Blessed » The peace-makers
Children » Who are the children of God
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of God
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Light » Who is a light
Names » Of the saints » Children of God
Peace » Peace-makers
Peace » Blessedness of promoting
Peace-makers » Peace-makers commended
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peacemaking
Beatitudes of Christ » 7th peacemaking (a Christlike influence, calming the storms of life)
the Blessed » The peace-makers
Children » Who are the children of God
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of God
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Light » Who is a light
Names » Of the saints » Children of God
Peace » Peace-makers
Peace » Blessedness of promoting
Peace-makers » Peace-makers commended
Select readings » The beatitudes
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peacemaking
Matthew 5:10 (show verse)
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Church » Kingdom of heaven
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Humility
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Light » Who is a light
Persecution » Those that are persecuted for the sake of Christ
Persecution » Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake
Select readings » The beatitudes
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Being persecuted for
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Humility
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Light » Who is a light
Persecution » Those that are persecuted for the sake of Christ
Persecution » Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake
Select readings » The beatitudes
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Being persecuted for
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Matthew 5:11 (show verse)
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
false Accusations » General references to
Christ » Sake, for his » Persecution
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Evil » Slander » False accusations, general references to
For Christ's sake » Persecution
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
for Jesus' sake » Persecution
Joy » Of saints should be » Under persecutions
Light » Who is a light
Persecution » Those that are persecuted for the sake of Christ
Select readings » The beatitudes
Reviling and reproaching » Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake
Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Slander » False accusations, general references to
Slander » Saints » Blessed in enduring
Slander » Blessed in enduring
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Persecution
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Persecution
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Wicked people » Hate the righteous
FALSE » Accusations
Christ » Sake, for his » Persecution
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Evil » Slander » False accusations, general references to
For Christ's sake » Persecution
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Graces » Christian
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
for Jesus' sake » Persecution
Joy » Of saints should be » Under persecutions
Light » Who is a light
Persecution » Those that are persecuted for the sake of Christ
Select readings » The beatitudes
Reviling and reproaching » Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake
Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Slander » False accusations, general references to
Slander » Saints » Blessed in enduring
Slander » Blessed in enduring
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Persecution
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Persecution
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Wicked people » Hate the righteous
FALSE » Accusations
Matthew 5:12 (show verse)
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Famine
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Constancy » Under suffering
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heaven » Saints rewarded in
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Famine
Joy » Of saints should be » Under persecutions
Light » Who is a light
Persecution » Those that are persecuted for the sake of Christ
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Rejoice
Prophets » The jews » Persecuted them
Select readings » The beatitudes
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Famine
Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured
the Reward of saints » Is great
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Wicked people » Hate the righteous
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Constancy » Under suffering
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heaven » Saints rewarded in
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Famine
Joy » Of saints should be » Under persecutions
Light » Who is a light
Persecution » Those that are persecuted for the sake of Christ
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Rejoice
Prophets » The jews » Persecuted them
Select readings » The beatitudes
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Famine
Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured
the Reward of saints » Is great
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Wicked people » Hate the righteous
Matthew 5:13 (show verse)
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Agency » In salvation of men
Church » Salt and light of the world
Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
Good » Influence » Preserving
Good and evil adjacent » The good in contact with evil as a saving influence
Influence » Good » Preserving
Light » Who is a light
Names » Of the saints » Salt, the
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Select readings » The beatitudes
Righteous » Compared with » Salt
compared to Saints » Salt
Salt » If salt loses its savor
Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ
Salt » Illustrative » (without savor,) of graceless professors
Salt » Lost its savor when exposed to the air
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Salt » Illustrative » Of saints
Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » salt" (preserving)
Christians as The salt » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Titles and names of saints » Salt of the earth
Church » Salt and light of the world
Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
Good » Influence » Preserving
Good and evil adjacent » The good in contact with evil as a saving influence
Influence » Good » Preserving
Light » Who is a light
Names » Of the saints » Salt, the
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Select readings » The beatitudes
Righteous » Compared with » Salt
compared to Saints » Salt
Salt » If salt loses its savor
Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ
Salt » Illustrative » (without savor,) of graceless professors
Salt » Lost its savor when exposed to the air
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Salt » Illustrative » Of saints
Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » salt" (preserving)
Christians as The salt » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Titles and names of saints » Salt of the earth
Matthew 5:14 (show verse)
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Agency » In salvation of men
spiritual Blindness » Christ's ministers are lights to remove
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Cities » Built » On hills
Cities » Illustrative of » Saints
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
Life » Christ » Conspicuous
Light » Who is a light
Light » Illustrative of » Ministers
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Names » Of the saints » Lights
Select readings » The beatitudes
Righteous » Compared with » Lights
compared to Saints » Lights
Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » light" (illuminating)
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Titles and names of saints » Lights of the world
spiritual Blindness » Christ's ministers are lights to remove
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Cities » Built » On hills
Cities » Illustrative of » Saints
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
Life » Christ » Conspicuous
Light » Who is a light
Light » Illustrative of » Ministers
Light, spiritual » Reflected from believers
Names » Of the saints » Lights
Select readings » The beatitudes
Righteous » Compared with » Lights
compared to Saints » Lights
Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » light" (illuminating)
Spiritual » Light » Reflected from believers
Titles and names of saints » Lights of the world
Matthew 5:15 (show verse)
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Agency » In salvation of men
Bushel » About one peck
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
Candlestick » Used for holding » Candles or torches
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
Lamps » Placed on a stand to give light to all in the house
Light » Who is a light
Measure » Bushel
Select readings » The beatitudes
Bushel » About one peck
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
Candlestick » Used for holding » Candles or torches
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
Lamps » Placed on a stand to give light to all in the house
Light » Who is a light
Measure » Bushel
Select readings » The beatitudes
Matthew 5:16 (show verse)
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Adoption » Should produce » A desire for God's glory
Agency » In salvation of men
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
Christian conduct » Adorning the gospel
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glorify God » Duty of » By good works
Glorifying God » The holy example of saints may lead others to
Glorifying God » The holy example of the saints may lead others to
Glorifying God » Duty of » By good works
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
God » Glorifying » By good works
Good » Works encouraged » Glorify God
Light » Who is a light
Missionaries » In a holy example
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
Select readings » The beatitudes
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
Works » Good » Designed to lead others to glorify God
Works, good » Encouraged » Glorify God
Works, good » Designed to lead others to glorify God
Agency » In salvation of men
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
Christian conduct » Adorning the gospel
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Glorify God » Duty of » By good works
Glorifying God » The holy example of saints may lead others to
Glorifying God » The holy example of the saints may lead others to
Glorifying God » Duty of » By good works
Glory » Who glorifies the lord
God » Glorifying » By good works
Good » Works encouraged » Glorify God
Light » Who is a light
Missionaries » In a holy example
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
Select readings » The beatitudes
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
Works » Good » Designed to lead others to glorify God
Works, good » Encouraged » Glorify God
Works, good » Designed to lead others to glorify God
Matthew 5:17 (show verse)
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mission of
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Law » Jesus Christ coming to fulfill the law
The law of God » Christ » Came to fulfil
the Law of moses » Christ » Came not to destroy but to fulfil
Mission » Christ's
The word of God » Fulfilled by jesus
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Law » Jesus Christ coming to fulfill the law
The law of God » Christ » Came to fulfil
the Law of moses » Christ » Came not to destroy but to fulfil
Mission » Christ's
The word of God » Fulfilled by jesus
Matthew 5:18 (show verse)
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Earth » Destruction of
Fulfilment of prophecy » Promises of
God's word » Sure
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
Heavens » Shall pass away
Jot » The smallest character in written hebrew (a yodh)
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Law » Jesus Christ coming to fulfill the law
The law of God » Is absolute and perpetual
the Law of moses » Christ » Came not to destroy but to fulfil
Prophecy » Promise of fulfilment of » Absolutely trustworthy
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of
The bible » Purpose » Absolutely trustworthy
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » The book of the ages
Word » Fulfilment of » Absolutely trustworthy
Word » Sure » Absolutely trustworthy
Word » Endures » The book of the ages
God's word » Absolutely trustworthy
Fulfilment of prophecy » Promises of
God's word » Sure
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
Heavens » Shall pass away
Jot » The smallest character in written hebrew (a yodh)
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Law » Jesus Christ coming to fulfill the law
The law of God » Is absolute and perpetual
the Law of moses » Christ » Came not to destroy but to fulfil
Prophecy » Promise of fulfilment of » Absolutely trustworthy
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of
The bible » Purpose » Absolutely trustworthy
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » The book of the ages
Word » Fulfilment of » Absolutely trustworthy
Word » Sure » Absolutely trustworthy
Word » Endures » The book of the ages
God's word » Absolutely trustworthy
Matthew 5:19 (show verse)
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Church » Kingdom of heaven
God, greatness of » True, general references to
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be great in the kingdom of heaven
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be least in the kingdom of heaven
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Kingdom of God » Who shall be great in the kingdom of God
Kingdom of God » Who shall be least in the kingdom of God
The law of God » Blessedness of keeping
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Divine Teacher » FALSE » False, warnings against
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
teaching » Those that teach others to keep the commandments
FALSE » Shepherds » Teachers
God, greatness of » True, general references to
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be great in the kingdom of heaven
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be least in the kingdom of heaven
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Kingdom of God » Who shall be great in the kingdom of God
Kingdom of God » Who shall be least in the kingdom of God
The law of God » Blessedness of keeping
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
Divine Teacher » FALSE » False, warnings against
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
teaching » Those that teach others to keep the commandments
FALSE » Shepherds » Teachers
Matthew 5:20 (show verse)
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Church » Kingdom of heaven
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » Inward righteousness
Pharisees » Christ » Declared the imaginary righteousness of, to be insufficient for salvation
Righteousness » Encouraged
Scribe (scribes) » Hypocrisy of, reproved by jesus
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » Inward righteousness
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » Inward righteousness
Pharisees » Christ » Declared the imaginary righteousness of, to be insufficient for salvation
Righteousness » Encouraged
Scribe (scribes) » Hypocrisy of, reproved by jesus
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » Inward righteousness
Matthew 5:21 (show verse)
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
Matthew 5:22 (show verse)
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Anger » Forbidden
jewish Council » Over thirty years
Courts » supreme council
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Allusions to
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Murder » Explained by Christ
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Raca » Â Â Â Â Â Â
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Whosoever » Of condemnation
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
jewish Council » Over thirty years
Courts » supreme council
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Allusions to
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Murder » Explained by Christ
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Raca » Â Â Â Â Â Â
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Whosoever » Of condemnation
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Matthew 5:23 (show verse)
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
Altar of burnt-offering » All gifts to be presented at
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Offerings » Required to be » Offered in love and charity
Offerings » Required to be » Laid before the altar
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
Reconciliation » Between man and man
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Offerings » Required to be » Offered in love and charity
Offerings » Required to be » Laid before the altar
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
Reconciliation » Between man and man
Matthew 5:24 (show verse)
Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Altar of burnt-offering » All gifts to be presented at
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Offerings » Required to be » Offered in love and charity
Offerings » Required to be » Laid before the altar
Reconciliation » With men
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
Reconciliation » Between man and man
Reconciliation with God » Necessity for--illustrated
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Offerings » Required to be » Offered in love and charity
Offerings » Required to be » Laid before the altar
Reconciliation » With men
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
Reconciliation » Between man and man
Reconciliation with God » Necessity for--illustrated
Matthew 5:25 (show verse)
Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Adjudication at law » To be avoided
Compromise » Before litigation, encouraged
Courts » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Courts of justice » Provided with » Officers
Creditor » Oppressions of
Creditors » Illustrative of » God's claim upon men
Creditors » Often exacted debts » By imprisonment
Debtor » Laws concerning
Israel » Judges of » General references to
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Judges of israel » General references to
Lawsuits » To be avoided
Litigation » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Litigation » To be avoided
Prisons » Magistrates had power to commit to
Procrastination » Danger of, illustrated
Punishments » Secondary kinds of » Imprisonment
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
Reconciliation » Between man and man
Reconciliation with God » Necessity for--illustrated
Compromise » Before litigation, encouraged
Courts » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Courts of justice » Provided with » Officers
Creditor » Oppressions of
Creditors » Illustrative of » God's claim upon men
Creditors » Often exacted debts » By imprisonment
Debtor » Laws concerning
Israel » Judges of » General references to
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Judges of israel » General references to
Lawsuits » To be avoided
Litigation » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Litigation » To be avoided
Prisons » Magistrates had power to commit to
Procrastination » Danger of, illustrated
Punishments » Secondary kinds of » Imprisonment
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
Reconciliation » Between man and man
Reconciliation with God » Necessity for--illustrated
Matthew 5:26 (show verse)
Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
Compromise » Before litigation, encouraged
Creditor » Oppressions of
Debtor » Laws concerning
Imprisonment » Of debtors
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Lawsuits » To be avoided
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Farthing
Money » Farthing
Prisons » Used for confining » Debtors till they paid
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
Reconciliation » Between man and man
Reconciliation with God » Necessity for--illustrated
Creditor » Oppressions of
Debtor » Laws concerning
Imprisonment » Of debtors
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Lawsuits » To be avoided
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Farthing
Money » Farthing
Prisons » Used for confining » Debtors till they paid
Reconciliation » Reconciling with others
Reconciliation » Between man and man
Reconciliation with God » Necessity for--illustrated
Matthew 5:27 (show verse)
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Matthew 5:28 (show verse)
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Adultery » Who commits adultery in their heart
Chastity » Required in look
The ten commandments » Law of, is spiritual
Impurity » General references to
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
The law of God » Requires obedience of the heart
Lust » Those that lust after a woman
Purity » Sexual
Social duties » Brotherly love » Chastity
Chastity » Required in look
The ten commandments » Law of, is spiritual
Impurity » General references to
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
The law of God » Requires obedience of the heart
Lust » Those that lust after a woman
Purity » Sexual
Social duties » Brotherly love » Chastity
Matthew 5:29 (show verse)
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eye » Figurative » The offending
The flesh » Mortify the
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hell » Avoiding hell
Hell » The body suffers in
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Offence » Saints should » Cut off what causes, to themselves
Profit and loss » Profit » Profitable things
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Hell
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » The danger of the misuse of
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eye » Figurative » The offending
The flesh » Mortify the
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hell » Avoiding hell
Hell » The body suffers in
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Offence » Saints should » Cut off what causes, to themselves
Profit and loss » Profit » Profitable things
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Hell
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » The danger of the misuse of
Matthew 5:30 (show verse)
And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Hand » Figurative
hands » Right hand, illustrative » (cutting off,) of extreme self-denial
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hell » Avoiding hell
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Offence » Saints should » Cut off what causes, to themselves
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
hands » Right hand, illustrative » (cutting off,) of extreme self-denial
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hell » Avoiding hell
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Offence » Saints should » Cut off what causes, to themselves
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
Matthew 5:31 (show verse)
It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
Adultery » Who commits adultery
Divorce » Those who get divorced and remarry again
Divorce » Sought on slight grounds
Foes of the home » Polygamy » Divorce
Home » Polygamy » Divorce
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Marriage » Those that remarry or marry those who have been divorced
Divorce » Those who get divorced and remarry again
Divorce » Sought on slight grounds
Foes of the home » Polygamy » Divorce
Home » Polygamy » Divorce
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Marriage » Those that remarry or marry those who have been divorced
Matthew 5:32 (show verse)
But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Adultery » Who commits adultery
Divorce » Those who get divorced and remarry again
Divorce » Forbidden » Except » Adultery
Home » Marriage » Solemn obligations of
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Marriage » Solemn obligations of
Marriage » Sacred
Marriage » Those that remarry or marry those who have been divorced
Divorce » Those who get divorced and remarry again
Divorce » Forbidden » Except » Adultery
Home » Marriage » Solemn obligations of
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Marriage » Solemn obligations of
Marriage » Sacred
Marriage » Those that remarry or marry those who have been divorced
Matthew 5:33 (show verse)
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
Matthew 5:34 (show verse)
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Earth » What the earth is
God » Evil wise » Throne of
Government » Of God » God's throne a symbol of
Heaven/the heavens » What heaven is
Jerusalem » What jerusalem is
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Oaths » Profane, forbidden
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take in the name of any created thing
Profanity » Forbidden
Sovereignty of God » God's throne a symbol of
Speech/communication » How to speak
Swearing » FALSE » Profane, forbidden
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Swearing/vowing » Not swearing or vowing at all
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
Throne » What is the lord’s throne
God » Evil wise » Throne of
Government » Of God » God's throne a symbol of
Heaven/the heavens » What heaven is
Jerusalem » What jerusalem is
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Oaths » Profane, forbidden
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take in the name of any created thing
Profanity » Forbidden
Sovereignty of God » God's throne a symbol of
Speech/communication » How to speak
Swearing » FALSE » Profane, forbidden
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Swearing/vowing » Not swearing or vowing at all
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
Throne » What is the lord’s throne
Matthew 5:35 (show verse)
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
Earth » What the earth is
the Earth » Described as » God's footstool
Footstool » Of God
God » Pillar of » Footstool of
Heaven/the heavens » What heaven is
Jerusalem » What jerusalem is
Jerusalem » Oaths taken in the name of
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take in the name of any created thing
Speech/communication » How to speak
Stool » Footstool » Of the earth
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Swearing/vowing » Not swearing or vowing at all
Throne » What is the lord’s throne
The world » Glory of » God's footstool
the Earth » Described as » God's footstool
Footstool » Of God
God » Pillar of » Footstool of
Heaven/the heavens » What heaven is
Jerusalem » What jerusalem is
Jerusalem » Oaths taken in the name of
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take in the name of any created thing
Speech/communication » How to speak
Stool » Footstool » Of the earth
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Swearing/vowing » Not swearing or vowing at all
Throne » What is the lord’s throne
The world » Glory of » God's footstool
Matthew 5:36 (show verse)
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
Hairs » Man cannot even change the color of
Head » The jews censured for swearing by
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
human Limitations » Man subject to » No power to change a hair
Man » Limitations of » No power to change a hair
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take in the name of any created thing
Speech/communication » How to speak
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Swearing/vowing » Not swearing or vowing at all
Head » The jews censured for swearing by
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
human Limitations » Man subject to » No power to change a hair
Man » Limitations of » No power to change a hair
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take in the name of any created thing
Speech/communication » How to speak
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Swearing/vowing » Not swearing or vowing at all
Matthew 5:37 (show verse)
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Matthew 5:38 (show verse)
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Assault and battery » Laws concerning
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Vengeance » Not avenging
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Vengeance » Not avenging
Matthew 5:39 (show verse)
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Assault and battery » Laws concerning
Christian conduct » Submitting to injuries
Injustice » Saints should » Take no vengeance for
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Retaliation » Forbidden
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
Vengeance » Not avenging
Christian conduct » Submitting to injuries
Injustice » Saints should » Take no vengeance for
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Retaliation » Forbidden
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
Vengeance » Not avenging
Matthew 5:40 (show verse)
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.
Actions at law » Duty of defendant
Cloak » Garments
Christian conduct » Submitting to injuries
Courts » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Debtor » Laws concerning
Dress » Clothing » Garments
Dress » Sleeveless shirt, called coat
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Litigation » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
Vengeance » Not avenging
Cloak » Garments
Christian conduct » Submitting to injuries
Courts » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Debtor » Laws concerning
Dress » Clothing » Garments
Dress » Sleeveless shirt, called coat
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Litigation » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
Vengeance » Not avenging
Matthew 5:41 (show verse)
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Christian conduct » Submitting to injuries
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Measure » A mile, probably nine-tenths of an english mile
Measures » Of length » Mile
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Vengeance » Not avenging
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Measure » A mile, probably nine-tenths of an english mile
Measures » Of length » Mile
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Vengeance » Not avenging
Matthew 5:42 (show verse)
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Benevolence » The duty of » Christ's commands
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Scriptural rules for giving
Business life » The credit system » Borrowing
Business life » The credit system » Lending encouraged
Credit system » Borrowing
Credit system » Lending encouraged
Creditor » Laws concerning
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Giving » Systematic » According to income
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Liberality » Should be exercised » In leading to those in want
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of lending
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Vengeance » Not avenging
Benevolence » The duty of » Christ's commands
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Scriptural rules for giving
Business life » The credit system » Borrowing
Business life » The credit system » Lending encouraged
Credit system » Borrowing
Credit system » Lending encouraged
Creditor » Laws concerning
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Giving » Systematic » According to income
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Liberality » Should be exercised » In leading to those in want
Meekness » His teaching
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of lending
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Vengeance » Not avenging
Matthew 5:43 (show verse)
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
Blessings » Who to bless
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Goodness » Doing good
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Love » Who to love
Meekness » His teaching
Prayer » Praying for others
The goodness of the lord » The reward for doing good
The goodness of the lord » Who to do good to
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Goodness » Doing good
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Love » Who to love
Meekness » His teaching
Prayer » Praying for others
The goodness of the lord » The reward for doing good
The goodness of the lord » Who to do good to
Matthew 5:44 (show verse)
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Adoption » Should produce » Likeness to God
Blessings » Who to bless
Cursing » The precepts of jesus concerning
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Enemies » Prayer for
Enemies » Should be » Loved
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Blessing and prayer
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Goodness » Doing good
Hatred » Saints should » Return good for
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Love » Who to love
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies
Malice » Pray for those who injure you through
Meekness » His teaching
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Pray for those who inflict
Prayer » Praying for others
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Persecutors
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
The goodness of the lord » The reward for doing good
The goodness of the lord » Who to do good to
Blessings » Who to bless
Cursing » The precepts of jesus concerning
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Enemies » Prayer for
Enemies » Should be » Loved
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Blessing and prayer
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Goodness » Doing good
Hatred » Saints should » Return good for
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Love » Who to love
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies
Malice » Pray for those who injure you through
Meekness » His teaching
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Pray for those who inflict
Prayer » Praying for others
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Persecutors
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
The goodness of the lord » The reward for doing good
The goodness of the lord » Who to do good to
Matthew 5:45 (show verse)
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Adoption » Should produce » Likeness to God
Blessings » Who to bless
Enemies » Loving your enemies
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
God » Providence of » General references to
God, Goodness of » Declared to be » Universal
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
Love » Who to love
Meekness » His teaching
Meteorology » Storms » Rain
divine Providence » Mysteries of providing » General references to
Rain » Storms
Rain » God » Sends upon the evil and good
Storms » Rain
The sun » God » Causes, to rise both on evil and good
The goodness of the lord » The reward for doing good
The goodness of the lord » Who to do good to
Titles and names of saints » Children of the father
Unjustness » The unjust
Blessings » Who to bless
Enemies » Loving your enemies
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
God » Providence of » General references to
God, Goodness of » Declared to be » Universal
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
Love » Who to love
Meekness » His teaching
Meteorology » Storms » Rain
divine Providence » Mysteries of providing » General references to
Rain » Storms
Rain » God » Sends upon the evil and good
Storms » Rain
The sun » God » Causes, to rise both on evil and good
The goodness of the lord » The reward for doing good
The goodness of the lord » Who to do good to
Titles and names of saints » Children of the father
Unjustness » The unjust
Matthew 5:46 (show verse)
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
Matthew 5:47 (show verse)
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
Matthew 5:48 (show verse)
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Adoption » Should produce » Likeness to God
Christian conduct » Perfecting holiness
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Example » God, our
God » People of general references to » Perfection of
God » Is declared to be » Perfect
Love » Who to love
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Perfection divine, of God
Perfection » God's perfection the standard of
Christian conduct » Perfecting holiness
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Example » God, our
God » People of general references to » Perfection of
God » Is declared to be » Perfect
Love » Who to love
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