Matthew 5:24
leave your offering on the altar and go and make peace with him first, and afterwards come back and make your offering.
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23If you're at the altar making an offering, and remember that your brother has something against you,
Cross References
Proverbs 25:9Discuss the case with your neighbor himself, and don't betray someone else's secret,
Matthew 23:23What a disaster is coming on you religious teachers and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay a tithe of mint, aniseed, and cumin, but you neglect the vital aspects of the law—doing good, showing mercy, exercising trust. Yes, you should pay your tithe, but don't forget these other things.
Romans 12:17Don't pay back anyone evil for evil. Make sure you show everybody that what you're doing is good,
1 Corinthians 11:28Let each person examine themselves, and then let them eat the bread and drink from the cup.
James 3:13Who among you has wisdom and understanding? Let their good lives demonstrate what they do—doing what is right with wise kindness and consideration.
1 Peter 3:7Husbands, in just the same way, be considerate to your wives as you live together with them. Though she may not be as strong as you are, you should honor her since she will inherit equally with you God's gift of life. Make sure to do this so nothing will get in the way of your prayers.
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 →