Matthew 55MatthewThe Sermon on the MountAmerican King James Version

American King James VersionBerean Standard Bible

1. The Sermon on the Mount

2. 1AKJVAnd seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him:BSBBSB: When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him,
3. 2AKJVAnd he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,BSBBSB: and He began to teach them, saying:

4. The Beatitudes

   (Psalm 1:1–6; Luke 6:20–23)

5. 3AKJVBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.BSBBSB: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
6. 4AKJVBlessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.BSBBSB: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
7. 5AKJVBlessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.BSBBSB: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
8. 6AKJVBlessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.BSBBSB: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
9. 7AKJVBlessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.BSBBSB: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
10. 8AKJVBlessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.BSBBSB: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
11. 9AKJVBlessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.BSBBSB: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
12. 10AKJVBlessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.BSBBSB: Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
13. 11AKJVBlessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.BSBBSB: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
14. 12AKJVRejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.BSBBSB: Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

15. Salt and Light

    (Mark 9:49–50; Luke 14:34–35; Philippians 2:12–18)

16. 13AKJVYou are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his flavor, with which shall it be salted? it is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.BSBBSB: You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
17. 14AKJVYou are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.BSBBSB: You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
18. 15AKJVNeither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light to all that are in the house.BSBBSB: Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
19. 16AKJVLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.BSBBSB: In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

20. The Fulfillment of the Law

21. 17AKJVThink not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.BSBBSB: Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.
22. 18AKJVFor truly I say to you, Till heaven and earth pass, one stroke or one pronunciation mark shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.BSBBSB: For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
23. 19AKJVWhoever 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 whoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.BSBBSB: So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
24. 20AKJVFor I say to you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.BSBBSB: For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

25. Anger and Reconciliation

    (Luke 12:57–59)

26. 21AKJVYou have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not kill; and whoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:BSBBSB: You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
27. 22AKJVBut I say to you, That whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whoever shall say, You fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.BSBBSB: But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
28. 23AKJVTherefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you;BSBBSB: So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
29. 24AKJVLeave there your gift before the altar, and go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.BSBBSB: leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
30. 25AKJVAgree with your adversary quickly, whiles you are in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.BSBBSB: Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
31. 26AKJVTruly I say to you, You shall by no means come out there, till you have paid the uttermost farthing.BSBBSB: Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

32. Adultery

    (Leviticus 18:1–30)

33. 27AKJVYou have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not commit adultery:BSBBSB: You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’
34. 28AKJVBut I say to you, That whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.BSBBSB: But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
35. 29AKJVAnd if your right eye offend you, pluck it out, and cast it from you: for it is profitable for you that one of your members should perish, and not that your whole body should be cast into hell.BSBBSB: If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
36. 30AKJVAnd if your right hand offend you, cut it off, and cast it from you: for it is profitable for you that one of your members should perish, and not that your whole body should be cast into hell.BSBBSB: And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to depart into hell.

37. Divorce

    (Deuteronomy 24:1–5; Luke 16:18)

38. 31AKJVIt has been said, Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce:BSBBSB: It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’
39. 32AKJVBut I say to you, That whoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causes her to commit adultery: and whoever shall marry her that is divorced commits adultery.BSBBSB: But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

40. Oaths and Vows

    (Numbers 30:1–16)

41. 33AKJVAgain, you have heard that it has been said by them of old time, You shall not forswear yourself, but shall perform to the Lord your oaths:BSBBSB: Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
42. 34AKJVBut I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:BSBBSB: But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;
43. 35AKJVNor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.BSBBSB: or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
44. 36AKJVNeither shall you swear by your head, because you can not make one hair white or black.BSBBSB: Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black.
45. 37AKJVBut let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no: for whatever is more than these comes of evil.BSBBSB: Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.

46. Love Your Enemies

    (Leviticus 24:17–23; Luke 6:27–36)

47. 38AKJVYou have heard that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:BSBBSB: You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’
48. 39AKJVBut I say to you, That you resist not evil: but whoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.BSBBSB: But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
49. 40AKJVAnd if any man will sue you at the law, and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.BSBBSB: if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;
50. 41AKJVAnd whoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two.BSBBSB: and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
51. 42AKJVGive to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not you away.BSBBSB: Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
52. 43AKJVYou have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.BSBBSB: You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’
53. 44AKJVBut I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which spitefully use you, and persecute you;BSBBSB: But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
54. 45AKJVThat you may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he makes his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.BSBBSB: that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
55. 46AKJVFor if you love them which love you, what reward have you? do not even the publicans the same?BSBBSB: If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?
56. 47AKJVAnd if you salute your brothers only, what do you more than others? do not even the publicans so?BSBBSB: And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?
57. 48AKJVBe you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.BSBBSB: Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.