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.
八福
1耶穌看見這些人群，就上了山，剛坐下，門徒便走到祂跟前， 2祂就開口教導他們，說：
3「心靈貧窮的人有福了，
因為天國是他們的。
4哀慟的人有福了，
因為他們必得安慰。
5謙和的人有福了，
因為他們必承受土地。
6愛慕公義如饑似渴的人有福了，
因為他們必得飽足。
7心存憐憫的人有福了，
因為他們必蒙上帝的憐憫。
8心靈純潔的人有福了，
因為他們必看見上帝。
9使人和睦的人有福了，
因為他們必被稱為上帝的兒女。
10為義受迫害的人有福了，
因為天國是他們的。
11「人們因為我的緣故侮辱、迫害、肆意毀謗你們，你們就有福了。 12要歡喜快樂，因為你們在天上有很大的獎賞。他們也曾這樣迫害以前的先知。
鹽和光
13「你們是世上的鹽。如果鹽失去鹹味，怎能使它再變鹹呢？它將毫無用處，只有被丟在外面任人踐踏。 14你們是世上的光，如同建在山上的城一樣無法隱藏。 15人點亮了燈，不會把它放在斗底下，而是放在燈臺上，好照亮全家。 16同樣，你們的光也應當照在人面前，好讓他們看見你們的好行為，便讚美你們天上的父。
成全律法
17「不要以為我是來廢除律法和先知書，我不是來廢除，乃是來成全。 18我實在告訴你們，就是到天地都消失了，律法的一點一劃都不會廢除，全都要成就。 19所以，誰違背這些誡命中最小的一條，並教導別人違背，誰在天國將被稱為最小的。但誰遵守這些誡命，並教導別人遵守，誰在天國將被稱為大的。 20我告訴你們，除非你們的義勝過律法教師和法利賽人的義，否則斷不能進天國。
論仇恨
21「你們聽過吩咐古人的話，『不可殺人，殺人的要受審判。』 22但我告訴你們，凡無緣無故5·22 有古卷無「無緣無故」。向弟兄發怒的，要受審判；凡罵弟兄是白癡的，要受公會5·22 「公會」是當時猶太人的最高司法機構，處理宗教、道德和倫理等事務。的審判；凡罵弟兄是笨蛋的，難逃地獄的火。
23「所以，你在祭壇前獻祭的時候，要是想起有弟兄和你有過節， 24就該把祭物留在祭壇前，先去跟他和好，然後再來獻祭。
25「趁著你和告你的人還在去法庭的路上，你要趕緊與對方和解。不然，他會把你交給審判官，審判官會把你交給差役關進監牢。 26我實在告訴你，要是有一分錢沒有還清，你絕不能從那裡出來。
論通姦
27「你們聽過這樣的話，『不可通姦。』 28但我告訴你們，凡看見婦女就動淫念的，他在心裡已經犯了通姦罪。 29如果你的右眼使你犯罪，就把它剜掉！寧可失去身體的一部分，也比整個人下地獄好。 30如果你的右手使你犯罪，就把它砍掉！寧可失去身體的一部分，也比整個人下地獄好。
論休妻
31「還有話說，『人若休妻，必須給她休書』。 32但我告訴你們，除非是妻子不貞，否則，休妻就是使妻子犯通姦罪，娶被休女子的人也犯了通姦罪。
論起誓
33「你們也聽過吩咐古人的話，『不可違背誓言，總要向主遵守所起的誓。』 34但我告訴你們，不可起誓。不可指著天起誓，因為天是上帝的寶座。 35不可指著地起誓，因為地是上帝的腳凳。不可指著聖城耶路撒冷起誓，因為那是大君王的城。 36也不可指著自己的頭起誓，因為你不能使一根頭髮變黑或變白。 37你們說話，是就說是，不是就說不是，多說的便是來自那惡者5·37 那惡者即魔鬼，又名撒旦。。
論愛仇敵
38「你們聽過這樣的話，『以眼還眼，以牙還牙。』 39但我告訴你們，不要跟惡人作對。有人打你的右臉，連左臉也轉過來讓他打。 40有人想控告你，要奪取你的內衣，連外衣也給他。 41有人強迫你走一里路，你就跟他走二里路。 42有求你的，就給他；有向你借的，不可拒絕他。
43「你們聽過這樣的話，『要愛鄰居，恨仇敵。』 44但我告訴你們，要愛仇敵，為迫害你們的人禱告。 45這樣，你們才是天父的孩子。因為祂讓陽光照好人也照壞人，降雨給義人也給惡人。 46如果你們只愛那些愛你們的人，有什麼值得嘉獎的呢？就是稅吏也會這樣做。 47如果你們只問候自己的弟兄，有什麼特別呢？就是外族人也會這樣做。 48所以，你們要純全，正如你們的天父是純全的。
