Matthew 5 Parallel Bible

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	BISHOPS Bishops' Bible of 1568	ESV English Standard Version	NIV New International Version
1	When he saw the multitude, he went vp into a mountayne: & when he was set, his disciples came to hym.	Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.	Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,
2	And he opened his mouth, & taught them, saying.	And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:	and he began to teach them. He said:
3	Blessed (are) the poore in spirite: for theirs is the kyngdome of heauen.	“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.	“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4	Blessed (are) they that mourne: for they shalbe comforted.	“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.	Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5	Blessed (are) the meke: for they shall inherite the earth.	“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.	Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6	Blessed (are) they, which do hunger and thirste (after) righteousnes: for they shalbe satisfied.	“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.	Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7	Blessed (are) the mercyfull: for they shall obteyne mercy.	“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.	Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8	Blessed (are) the pure in heart: for they shall see God.	“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.	Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9	Blessed (are) the peace makers: for they shalbe called the chyldren of God.	“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.	Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10	Blessed (are) they which suffer persecution for righteousnes sake: for theirs is the kyngdome of heauen.	“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.	Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11	Blessed are ye, whe (men) reuyle you, and persecute (you) and, lying, shall say all maner of euyll saying agaynst you, for my sake.	“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.	“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
12	Reioyce, and be glad: for great is your rewarde in heauen. For so persecuted they the prophetes, whiche were before you.	Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.	Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
13	Ye are the salt of the earth. But yf the salt become vnsauery, where in shall it be salted? It is thencefoorth good for nothing, but to be caste out, and to be troden vnder foote of men.	“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.	“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14	Ye are the lyght of the worlde. A citie that is set on an hyll, can not be hyd.	“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.	“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
15	Neyther do men lyght a candell, and put it vnder a busshell: but on a candelsticke, and it geueth lyght vnto all that are in the house.	Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.	Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
16	Let your lyght so shyne before men, that they may see your good workes, and glorifie your father, whiche is in heauen.	In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.	In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
17	Thynke not that I am come to destroy the lawe, or the prophetes. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfyll.	“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.	“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.
18	For truely I say vnto you, tyll heauen and earth passe, one iotte, or one title of the lawe shall not scape, tyll all be fulfylled.	For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.	For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
19	Whosoeuer therfore breaketh one of these least commaundementes, and teacheth men so, he shalbe called the leaste in the kyngdome of heauen. But who so euer doeth, and teacheth (so) the same shalbe called great in the kyngdome of heauen.	Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.	Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20	For I say vnto you: except your righteousnes, excede the righteousnes of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall not enter into the kyngdome of heauen.	For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.	For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
21	Ye haue hearde, that it was sayde to them of the olde tyme, thou shalt not kyll: who so euer kylleth, shalbe in daunger of iudgement.	“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’	“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
22	But I say vnto you, that who so euer is angry with his brother, vnaduisedly, shalbe in daunger of iudgement. And who so euer shall say vnto his brother, racha, shalbe in daunger of a councell: But, whosoeuer shall saye (thou) foole, shalbe in daunger of hell fire.	But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.	But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
23	Therfore, if thou bring thy gyft to the aulter, and there remembrest, that thy brother hath ought agaynst thee:	So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,	“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,
24	Leaue there thy gyft, before the aulter, and go thy way, first and be reconciled to thy brother: and then, come and offer thy gyft.	leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.	leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
25	Agree with thyne aduersarie quicklye, whyles thou art in the waye with him: lest at any tyme the aduersarie deliuer thee to the iudge, and the iudge deliuer thee to the minister, and then thou be cast into pryson.	Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison.	“Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
26	Ueryly I say vnto thee, thou shalt not come out thence, tyll thou hast payde the vtmost farthyng.	Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.	Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
27	Ye haue hearde, that it was sayde vnto them of olde tyme: Thou shalt not commit adultry.	“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’	“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’
28	But I say vnto you, that whosoeuer loketh on a woman, to luste after her, hath committed adultry with her alredy, in his heart.	But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.	But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
29	If thy ryght eye offende thee, plucke it out, and cast it from thee. For better it is vnto thee, that one of thy members perishe, the that thy whole body should be cast into hell.	If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell.	If your right eye causes you to stumble, 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.
30	And yf thy ryght hande offende thee, cut it of, and cast it from thee. For better it is vnto thee, that one of thy members perishe, then that all thy body shoulde be cast into hell.	And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell.	And if your right hand causes you to stumble, 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 go into hell.
31	It is saide: whosoeuer putteth away his wyfe, let hym geue her a wrytyng of diuorcement.	“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’	“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’
32	But I say vnto you, that whosoeuer doeth put awaye his wyfe, except it be for fornication, causeth her to commit adultry. And whosoeuer maryeth her that is diuorced, committeth adultry.	But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.	But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
33	Agayne, ye haue hearde that it was sayde vnto them of olde tyme: Thou shalt not forsweare thy selfe, but shalt perfourme vnto the Lorde thine othes.	“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’	“Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’
34	But, I say vnto you: Sweare not at all, neither by heauen, for it is gods seate,	But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God,	But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;
35	Nor by the earth, for it is his footestoole, neither by Hierusalem, for it is the citie of the great kyng.	or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.	or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.
36	Neither shalt thou sweare by thy head, because thou canst not make one heere whyte or blacke.	And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.	And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.
37	But let your communication be yea, yea, nay nay. For whatsoeuer is more then these, commeth of euyll.	Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.	All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
38	Ye haue hearde, that it is sayde, 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.’	“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’
39	But, I say vnto you, that ye resist not euyll. But, whosoeuer geueth thee a blowe on thy right cheeke, turne to him the other also.	But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.	But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
40	And yf any man wyll sue thee at the lawe, and take away thy coate, let him haue thy cloke also.	And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.	And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
41	And whosoeuer wyll compell thee to go a myle, go with hym twayne.	And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.	If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.
42	Geue to hym that asketh thee: & from hym that woulde borowe of thee, turne not thou away.	Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.	Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
43	Ye haue heard, that it is saide: Thou shalt loue thy neyghbour, & hate thyne enemie.	“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’	“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
44	But I saye vnto you, loue your enemies, blesse them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for the which hurt you, and persecute you:	But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,	But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
45	That ye may be the chyldren of your father, which is in heauen. For he maketh his sonne to aryse on the euyll, and on the good, and sendeth rayne on the iust, and on the vniust.	so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.	that you may be children 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.
46	For yf ye loue them which loue you, what rewarde haue ye? Do not the publicans also euen the same?	For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?	If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
47	And yf ye salute or greete your brethre only, what singuler thyng do ye? Do not also the publicans lykewyse?	And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?	And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
48	Ye shall therfore be perfecte, euen as your father, which is in heauen, is perfecte.	You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.	Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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