Matthew 5:23

Therefore, when presenting your gift at the altar, if even there you remember that your brother or sister has something against you,

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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 anyone who is angry at their brother or sister will be brought to trial; and whoever insults their brother or sister will be brought before the High Council, while whoever calls them a fool will be in danger of the fires of Gehenna.

24leave your gift there, before the altar, go and be reconciled to them, first, then come and present your gift.

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Cross References

Genesis 42:21They did as Joseph commanded, but they said to one another, “We are indeed guilty because of the way we treated our brother, for when we saw his distress and when he pleaded with us, we would not listen; therefore this trouble has come upon us.”

Hosea 6:6for it is love that I delight in and not sacrifice, and knowledge of God and not 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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