Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
1Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them.
The Beatitudes
He said:
3“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Salt and Light
13“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
The Fulfillment of the Law
17“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Murder
21“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,5:21 Exodus 20:13 and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister5:22 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verse 23.5:22 Some manuscripts brother or sister without cause will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’5:22 An Aramaic term of contempt is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
23“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
25“Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
Adultery
27“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’5:27 Exodus 20:14 28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
Divorce
31“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’5:31 Deut. 24:1 32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Oaths
33“Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.5:37 Or from evil
Eye for Eye
38“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21 39But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Love for Enemies
43“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor5:43 Lev. 19:18 and hate your enemy.’ 44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Nhyira Nsɛm
1Ɔhunuu nnipakuo no saa no, ɔkɔɔ bepɔ bi so. Ɔtenaa ase no, nʼasuafoɔ no kɔɔ ne nkyɛn. 2Na ɔhyɛɛ aseɛ kyerɛkyerɛɛ wɔn sɛ,
3“Nhyira ne wɔn a wɔyɛ ahiafoɔ wɔ honhom mu,
na wɔn na ɔsoro ahennie yɛ wɔn dea.
4Nhyira ne wɔn a wɔn werɛ aho,
na wɔn na Onyankopɔn bɛkyekyere wɔn werɛ.
5Nhyira ne ahobrɛasefoɔ,
na wɔn na Onyankopɔn bɛma wɔadi asase so.
6Nhyira ne wɔn a wɔn pɛ ne sɛ wɔbɛyɛ Onyankopɔn apɛdeɛ,
na wɔn na Onyankopɔn bɛma wɔn deɛ ɛhia wɔn.
7Nhyira ne wɔn a wɔhunu mmɔbɔ,
na wɔn na Onyankopɔn bɛhunu wɔn mmɔbɔ.
8Nhyira ne wɔn a wɔn akoma mu teɛ,
na wɔn na wɔbɛhunu Onyankopɔn.
9Nhyira ne apatafoɔ,
na wɔn na Onyankopɔn bɛfrɛ wɔn ne mma.
10Nhyira ne wɔn a ɛsiane sɛ wɔyɛ Onyankopɔn apɛdeɛ enti, wɔtaa wɔn,
na wɔn na Ɔsoro Ahennie no yɛ wɔn dea.
11“Nhyira ne mo a me din mu enti, wɔya mo, taa mo, twa atorɔ, ka asɛmmɔne to mo so. 12Momma mo ani nnye na monsɛpɛ mo ho, ɛfiri sɛ, mowɔ akatua a ɛso wɔ ɔsoro. Monhunu sɛ saa ara na wɔtaa adiyifoɔ a wɔdii mo ɛkan no.
Nkyene Ne Kanea
13“Mone asase yi so nkyene. Sɛ nkyene dɛ yera a, ɛkwan bɛn so na wɔbɛfa ama ayɛ nkyene bio? Ɛnyɛ mma hwee bio, gye sɛ wɔhwie gu na nnipa tiatia so.
14“Mone ewiase kanea. Kuro a ɛda bepɔ so no ntumi nhinta. 15Wɔnsɔ kanea mfa nsie, na mmom, wɔde si petee mu na ahyerɛn ama wɔn a wɔwɔ efie no mu no nyinaa. 16Saa ara na momma mo nneyɛeɛ pa nna adi mma nnipa nhunu na wɔnam so ahyɛ mo Agya a ɔwɔ ɔsoro no animuonyam.
Mmara No Mu Den Hyɛ
17“Monnsusu sɛ maba sɛ merebɛsɛe Mmara no anaa Adiyifoɔ no nkyerɛkyerɛ no. Na mmom, maba sɛ merebɛhyɛ no ma sɛdeɛ ne nyinaa bɛba mu pɛpɛɛpɛ. 18Monhunu sɛ ɔsoro ne asase da so wɔ hɔ yi, Mmara no mu biribiara rensakra da kɔsi sɛ ne nyinaa bɛba mu. 19Yei enti, obiara a ɔbɛbu mmaransɛm no mu fa bi so, na ɔbɛkyerɛkyerɛ afoforɔ ama wɔn nso abu mmaransɛm no mu fa bi so no, ɔbɛyɛ akumaa ɔsoro ahennie mu. Na obiara a ɔbɛdi mmara no so, na ɔbɛkyerɛkyerɛ afoforɔ ama wɔn nso adi mmara no soɔ no, ɔbɛyɛ kɛseɛ Ɔsoro Ahennie mu. 20Enti, merebɔ mo kɔkɔ sɛ, sɛ mopɛ sɛ mokɔ ɔsoro ahennie mu deɛ a, gye sɛ moyɛ Onyankopɔn apɛdeɛ sene deɛ Atwerɛsɛm no akyerɛkyerɛfoɔ no ne Farisifoɔ no yɛ.
Abufuo Ho Mmara
21“Mose mmara no ka sɛ, ‘Deɛ ɔdi awuo no, ɔno nso ɛsɛ sɛ wɔkum no bi.’ 22Na me deɛ, deɛ mereka ne sɛ, obiara a ne bo bɛfu ne nua no, wɔbɛbu no atɛn. Bio, obiara a ɔbɛdi ne nua atɛm no, wɔbɛfrɛ no mpanin anim. Afei, obiara a ɔbɛka akyerɛ ne nua sɛ, ‘Ogyimifoɔ’ no, ɔbɛkɔ amanehunu ogya mu.
23“Enti, sɛ ɛba sɛ worekɔbɔ afɔdeɛ na wokae sɛ wo ne wo nua wɔ asɛm a, 24gyae afɔdeɛ no bɔ, na kɔ na wo ne wo nua no nkɔbom ansa na woakɔbɔ wʼafɔdeɛ no.
25“Sɛ wo ne obi nya asɛm a, wo ne no mmɔ mu ntɛm, na wamfa wo ankɔ asɛnniiɛ ankɔma ɔtemmufoɔ, na ɔtemmufoɔ no amfa wo anhyɛ afiasehwɛfoɔ nsa, na afiasehwɛfoɔ no amfa wo ankɔto afiase. 26Sɛ ɔde wo kɔ ɔtemmufoɔ anim a, kae sɛ, ansa na wobɛfiri asɛnniiɛ hɔ no, gye sɛ woatua sika biara a wɔregye afiri wo hɔ no.
Adwamammɔ
27“Mose mmara no ka sɛ, ‘Nsɛe awadeɛ.’ 28Na me deɛ, deɛ mereka ne sɛ: Obiara a ɔhunu ɔbaa na ne kɔn dɔ no nʼakoma mu no, abɔ adwaman. 29Sɛ wʼani baako a ɛyɛ to wo suntidua a, ɛyɛ sɛ wobɛtu ato atwene. Ɛfiri sɛ, ɛyɛ sɛ wobɛhwere wʼakwaa fa bi sene sɛ wɔbɛto wo onipadua no nyinaa atwene amanehunu ogya mu. 30Saa ara nso na sɛ wo nsa a ɛyɛ to wo suntidua a, ɛyɛ sɛ wobɛtwa ato atwene ɛfiri sɛ, ɛyɛ sɛ wobɛhwere wʼakwaa fa bi sene sɛ wɔbɛto wo onipadua nyinaa atwene amanehunu ogya mu.
Awaregyaeɛ
31“Mose mmara no ka sɛ, ‘Obiara a ɔbɛgyaa ne yere no mma no awaregyaeɛ krataa.’ 32Na me deɛ, deɛ mereka ne sɛ, sɛ ɔbarima bi gyaa ne yere a ɛnyɛ sɛ ɔbaa no abɔ adwaman, na ɔbaa no sane kɔware bio a, na ɔbarima a ɔgyaee no no ama ɔbaa no asɛe awadeɛ. Ɔbarima foforɔ a ɔbɛware ɔbaa no nso asɛe awadeɛ saa ara.
Ɔkasa Mu Nokorɛdie
33“Bio, Mose mmara no ka sɛ, ‘Mmu bɔ a woahyɛ Onyankopɔn no so, na mmom, di bɔ a woahyɛ no no so.’ 34Na me deɛ, deɛ mereka ne sɛ: Monnka ntam mfa nhyɛ bɔ. Monnnɔ ɔsoro, ɛfiri sɛ, ɛyɛ Onyankopɔn ahennwa. 35Monnnɔ fam, ɛfiri sɛ, ɛyɛ Onyankopɔn nan ase adwa. Monnnɔ Yerusalem, ɛfiri sɛ, ɛyɛ ɔhenkɛseɛ kuropɔn. 36Mfa wo tiri nka ntam, ɛfiri sɛ, worentumi nnane tirinwi baako mpo mma ɛnyɛ fitaa anaa tuntum. 37Momma mo nsɛm nyɛ ‘Aane’ anaa ‘Dabi.’ Asɛm biara a wobɛka a ɛnyɛ aane anaa dabi no firi ɔbonsam.
Aweretɔ
38“Mose mmara no ka sɛ, ‘Sɛ obi tu wʼani a, tu ne deɛ bi. Sɛ obi tu wo se nso a, tu ne deɛ bi.’ 39Na me deɛ, deɛ mereka ne sɛ: Mommfa bɔne ntua bɔne so ka! Sɛ obi bɔ wʼaso nifa mu a, dane benkum no nso ma no na ɔmmɔ mu. 40Sɛ obi ne wo di asɛm gye wʼatadeɛ nhyɛaseɛ a, worɔ wʼatadeɛ nkatasoɔ ka ho ma no. 41Sɛ obi hyɛ wo sɛ, wo ne no nnante kwansin baako a, wo ne no nkɔ akwansini mmienu. 42Sɛ obi srɛ wo biribi a, fa ma no; obi pɛ sɛ ɔfɛm wo hɔ biribi a, fa fɛm no.
Dɔ Wʼatamfoɔ
43“Moate sɛ wɔaka sɛ, ‘Dɔ wo yɔnko, na tane wʼatamfoɔ.’ 44Na me deɛ, deɛ mereka ne sɛ: monnɔ mo atamfoɔ, na mommɔ mpaeɛ mma wɔn a wɔha mo. 45Yei bɛma mo ayɛ mo Agya a ɔwɔ ɔsoro no mma, ɛfiri sɛ, ɔma nʼawia pue, ma ne nsuo tɔ ma nnipa bɔne ne nnipa pa nyinaa pɛ. 46Sɛ modɔ wɔn a wɔdɔ mo no nko ara a, akatua bɛn na mobɛnya? Ɛnyɛ saa ara na nnebɔneyɛfoɔ nso yɛ? 47Sɛ mokyea wɔn a monim wɔn nko ara a, nsonsonoeɛ bɛn na ɛda mo ne afoforɔ ntam? Ɛnyɛ saa ara na nnebɔneyɛfoɔ nso yɛ? 48Enti monyɛ pɛ sɛdeɛ mo Agya a ɔwɔ ɔsoro no yɛ pɛ no.
