Matthew 5:1
American King James And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him:
American Standard Version And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him:
King James And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
World English Bible Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
Matthew 5:2
American King James And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
American Standard Version and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
King James And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
World English Bible He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
Matthew 5:3
American King James Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
American Standard Version Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
King James Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
World English Bible “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:4
American King James Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
American Standard Version Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
King James Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
World English Bible Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:5
American King James Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
American Standard Version Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
King James Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
World English Bible Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:6
American King James Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
American Standard Version Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
King James Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
World English Bible Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:7
American King James Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
American Standard Version Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
King James Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
World English Bible Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 5:8
American King James Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
American Standard Version Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
King James Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
World English Bible Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Matthew 5:9
American King James Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
American Standard Version Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
King James Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
World English Bible Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Matthew 5:10
American King James Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
American Standard Version Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
King James Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
World English Bible Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:11
American King James Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
American Standard Version Blessed are ye when `men' shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
King James Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
World English Bible “Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Matthew 5:12
American King James Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
American Standard Version Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
King James Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
World English Bible Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:13
American King James You 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.
American Standard Version Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.
King James 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.
World English Bible “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.
Matthew 5:14
American King James You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
American Standard Version Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
King James Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
World English Bible You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.
Matthew 5:15
American King James Neither 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.
American Standard Version Neither do `men' light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Matthew 5:16
American King James Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
American Standard Version Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
King James Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
World English Bible Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:17
American King James Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.
American Standard Version Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.
King James Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
World English Bible “Don’t think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, but to fulfill.
Matthew 5:18
American King James For 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.
American Standard Version For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Matthew 5:19
American King James Whoever 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.
American Standard Version Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
King James 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.
World English Bible Therefore, whoever 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.
Matthew 5:20
American King James For 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.
American Standard Version For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed `the righteousness' of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Matthew 5:21
American King James You have heard that it was said of them of old time, You shall not kill; and whoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
American Standard Version Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
King James Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
World English Bible “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.’
Matthew 5:22
American King James But 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.
American Standard Version but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.
King James 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.
World English Bible But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment. Whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ will be in danger of the council. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.
Matthew 5:23
American King James Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has ought against you;
American Standard Version If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee,
King James Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
World English Bible “If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you,
Matthew 5:24
American King James Leave there your gift before the altar, and go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
American Standard Version leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
King James Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
World English Bible leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Matthew 5:25
American King James Agree 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.
American Standard Version Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art with him in the way; lest haply the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Matthew 5:26
American King James Truly I say to you, You shall by no means come out there, till you have paid the uttermost farthing.
American Standard Version Verily I say unto thee, thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou have paid the last farthing.
King James Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
World English Bible Most certainly I tell you, you shall by no means get out of there until you have paid the last penny.
Matthew 5:27
American King James You have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not commit adultery:
American Standard Version Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
King James Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
World English Bible “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery;’
Matthew 5:28
American King James But I say to you, That whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.
American Standard Version but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
King James But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
World English Bible but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Matthew 5:29
American King James And 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.
American Standard Version And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Matthew 5:30
American King James And 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.
American Standard Version And if thy right hand causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body go into hell.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Matthew 5:31
American King James It has been said, Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce:
American Standard Version It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
King James It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
World English Bible “It was also said, ‘Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce,’
Matthew 5:32
American King James But 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.
American Standard Version but I say unto you, that every one that putteth away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, maketh her an adulteress: and whosoever shall marry her when she is put away committeth adultery.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Matthew 5:33
American King James Again, 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:
American Standard Version Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
King James 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:
World English Bible “Again you have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’
Matthew 5:34
American King James But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
American Standard Version but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;
King James But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
World English Bible but I tell you, don’t swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;
Matthew 5:35
American King James Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
American Standard Version nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
King James Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
World English Bible nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
Matthew 5:36
American King James Neither shall you swear by your head, because you can not make one hair white or black.
American Standard Version Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.
King James Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
World English Bible Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can’t make one hair white or black.
Matthew 5:37
American King James But let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no: for whatever is more than these comes of evil.
American Standard Version But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil `one'.
King James But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
World English Bible But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
Matthew 5:38
American King James You have heard that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
American Standard Version Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
King James Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
World English Bible “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’
Matthew 5:39
American King James But I say to you, That you resist not evil: but whoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
American Standard Version but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Matthew 5:40
American King James And if any man will sue you at the law, and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
American Standard Version And if any man would go to law with thee, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
King James And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
World English Bible If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
Matthew 5:41
American King James And whoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two.
American Standard Version And whosoever shall compel thee to go one mile, go with him two.
King James And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
World English Bible Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
Matthew 5:42
American King James Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not you away.
American Standard Version Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
King James Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
World English Bible Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Matthew 5:43
American King James You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.
American Standard Version Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy:
King James Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
World English Bible “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
Matthew 5:44
American King James But 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;
American Standard Version but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;
King James 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;
World English Bible 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,
Matthew 5:45
American King James That 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.
American Standard Version that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Matthew 5:46
American King James For if you love them which love you, what reward have you? do not even the publicans the same?
American Standard Version For if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
King James For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
World English Bible For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?
Matthew 5:47
American King James And if you salute your brothers only, what do you more than others? do not even the publicans so?
American Standard Version And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more `than others?' do not even the Gentiles the same?
King James And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
World English Bible If you only greet your friends, what more do you do than others? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?
Matthew 5:48
American King James Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
American Standard Version Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
King James Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
World English Bible Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.