Matthew 5:25

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.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

24Leaue there thy gyft, before the aulter, and go thy way, first and be reconciled to thy brother: and then, come and offer thy gyft.

26Ueryly I say vnto thee, thou shalt not come out thence, tyll thou hast payde the vtmost farthyng.

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Cross References

Genesis 32:13And he taryed there that same nyght, and toke of that whiche came to hande, a present for Esau his brother:

Proverbs 6:1My sonne if thou be suretie for thy neyghbour, and hast fastened thyne hande for another man:

Isaiah 55:6Seke the Lorde whyle he may be founde, and call vpon hym whyle he is nye.

Luke 13:24Stryue to enter in at the strayte gate: for many I say vnto you, wyll seke to enter in, and shall not be able.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:22-27

The Sermon on the Mount. 21 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: 22 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. 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother… Read the whole commentary →

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