Matthew 5:25

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.

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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

24leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

26Verily I say unto thee, thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou have paid the last farthing.

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Cross References

Genesis 32:13And he lodged there that night, and took of that which he had with him a present for Esau his brother:

1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house: for he is such a worthless fellow, that one cannot speak to him.

Job 22:21Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee.

Proverbs 6:1My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;

Isaiah 55:6Seek ye Jehovah while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near:

Luke 13:24Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek 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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