Matthew 5:23

Therefore, if thou bring thine offering to the altar, and there remembrest that thy brother hath any complaint against thee;

1770 John Worsley NT

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 unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother without cause shall be liable to the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be obnoxious to the council; but whosoever shall say, "Thou fool," shall be in danger of hell-fire.

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

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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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