Matthew 5:23

Therefore, if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remember that thy brother hath aught against thee,

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

In Context

22But I say to you, that whoever is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the Judges; and whoever shall say to his brother, Simpleton! shall be in danger of the Council; and whoever shall say, Fool! shall be in danger of hell-fire.

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

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Cross References

Lamentations 3:20Yea, thou wilt remember them, for my soul sinketh within me!

Hosea 6:6For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice, And the knowledge of God rather than burnt-offerings.

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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