Matthew 5:25

Agree with thine adversary at law quickly, while thou art on the road with him; lest the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge 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 away; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

26Truly do I say to thee, Thou wilt not come out thence, till thou hast paid the last farthing.

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Cross References

Job 22:21Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thus shall prosperity return to thee.

Proverbs 6:1My son, if thou hast become surety for another, If thou hast stricken hands for another,

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

Luke 13:24Strive to enter in through the narrow door; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will 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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