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 fulfilment 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 fulfil 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 practises 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 fulfil to the Lord the oaths 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 neighbour5:43 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.
Propovijed na gori
(Lk 6:20-23)
1Kad Isus ugleda da se okupilo mnoštvo, popne se na goru i sjedne. Nato mu priđu njegovi učenici. 2On počne poučavati.
3“Blago onima koji shvaćaju da im je Bog potreban5:3 U grčkome: onima koji su ponizna duha, ili doslovce: siromašnima u duhu.
jer je njihovo nebesko kraljevstvo!
4Blago onima koji tuguju,
jer će ih Bog utješiti!
5Blago krotkima,
jer će baštiniti zemlju!
6Blago onima koji su gladni i žedni pravednosti,
jer će je se nasititi!
7Blago milosrdnima,
jer će se i njima iskazati milosrđe!
8Blago ljudima čista srca,
jer će gledati Boga!
9Blago mirotvorcima,
jer će se nazivati Božjom djecom!
10Blago onima koje progone zato što su pravedni pred Bogom,
jer je njihovo nebesko kraljevstvo!
11Blago vama kad vas zbog mene budu grdili i progonili i lažno vam pripisivali kojekakva zla! 12Radujte se zbog toga, silno se radujte! Jer velika vas nagrada čeka na nebesima. Tako su progonili i proroke prije vas!”
Sol i svjetlo
(Mk 9:50; Lk 11:33; 14:34-35)
13“Vi ste sol čovječanstvu5:13 U grčkome: sol zemlje.. Ali kakva je korist od soli ako obljutavi? Za što se može uporabiti? Ni za što, osim da se izbaci van, da ju ljudi pogaze.
14Vi ste svjetlost svijetu—grad na gori koji noću sjaji da ga svi vide. 15Svjetiljku ne palite da biste ju pokrili pod košaru, nego da biste ju postavili tako da svijetli svima u kući. 16Neka vaša svjetlost svijetli pred ljudima tako da vide vaša dobra djela i da slave vašega Oca koji je na nebesima.”
Isus poučava o Zakonu
(Lk 16:17)
17“Nemojte pogrešno shvatiti da sam došao ukinuti Zakon i zapise proroka. Nisam ih došao ukinuti, nego ispuniti. 18Zaista vam kažem: sve dok postoji nebo i zemlja, nijedno slovce, nijedan potez pera u Zakonu neće nestati dok se sve ne ostvari. 19Prekrši li zato tko i najmanju zapovijed i druge tome pouči, bit će najmanji u nebeskom kraljevstvu. Ali oni koji poučavaju Božjim zakonima i pokoravaju im se bit će veliki u nebeskom kraljevstvu. 20Kažem vam, ne bude li vaša pravednost veća od pravednosti pismoznanaca i farizeja, nipošto nećete ući u nebesko kraljevstvo!”
O srdžbi
(Lk 12:58-59)
21“Čuli ste da je starima rečeno u Zakonu: ‘Ne ubij! Tko ubije, mora biti izveden pred sud.’ 22A ja vam kažem: tko se rasrdi na svojeg brata, odgovarat će pred sudom! Nazove li ga glupanom, odgovarat će pred najvišim sudom. A nazove li ga luđakom, odgovarat će za to u paklenome ognju!
23Stojiš li, dakle, pred žrtvenikom u Hramu prinoseći žrtvu Bogu pa se iznenada sjetiš da neki tvoj brat ima što protiv tebe, 24ostavi žrtvu pred žrtvenikom pa se najprije pomiri s njime, a tek onda dođi i prinesi žrtvu Bogu.
25Brzo se nagodi s protivnikom, prije nego što bude kasno, dok te nije izveo pred sud, a sudac bacio u tamnicu. 26Zaista ti kažem, odande nećeš izići sve dok ne isplatiš sve do posljednjeg novčića!”
O preljubu
(Mt 18:8-9; Mk 9:43-48)
27“Čuli ste da u Zakonu piše: ‘Ne čini preljuba!’ 28A ja vam kažem: Tko samo i pogleda ženu s požudom, već je u svojem srcu s njom počinio preljub. 29Ako te tvoje desno oko navodi na grijeh, iskopaj ga i baci. Bolje ti je da samo jedan dio tvojeg tijela bude uništen nego da sav budeš bačen u pakao. 30Pa makar te i tvoja desna ruka navodila na grijeh, odsijeci ju i baci od sebe. Bolje da ostaneš bez jednoga od udova nego da ti cijelo tijelo ode u pakao.”
O rastavi
(Mt 19:9; Mk 10:11-12; Lk 16:18)
31“Također ste čuli: ‘Tko otpusti svoju ženu, neka joj dade otpusnicu.’5:31 Ponovljeni zakon 24:1. 32Ali ja vam kažem: Tko god se razvede od svoje žene, osim zbog njezina bluda, navodi ju na preljub. I tko god se oženi razvedenom ženom, čini preljub.”
O zakletvi
33“Čuli ste da u Zakonu piše: ‘Ne krši zakletve, nego izvrši ono na što si se Gospodinu zakleo.’5:33 Brojevi 30:2. 34A ja vam kažem: Ne kunite se nikako! Ni nebom, jer je Božje prijestolje, 35ni zemljom, jer je podnožje njegovim nogama, ni Jeruzalemom, jer je to grad velikoga kralja. 36Ne kunite se ni svojom glavom, jer ni jednu jedinu vlas niste u stanju učiniti bijelom ili crnom. 37Kad kažete: ‘Da’, neka to znači ‘da’, kad kažete: ‘Ne’, neka znači ‘ne’; sve što je više, dolazi od Zloga.”
O osveti
(Lk 6:29-30)
38“Čuli ste da u Zakonu piše: ‘Oko za oko, zub za zub!’5:38 Izlazak 21:24. 39A ja vam kažem: Ne opirite se zlotvoru! Pljusne li vas, naprotiv, tko po jednom obrazu, okrenite mu i drugi! 40Ako bi se tko htio s tobom parničiti da ti otme košulju, daj mu i svoj ogrtač. 41Primoraju li te rimski vojnici da im poneseš opremu jednu milju, ponesi ju dvije.5:41 Prema ondašnjem zakonu rimski su vojnici imali pravo to činiti. 42Zatraži li tko nešto od tebe, daj mu, i nemoj okrenuti leđa onome tko te zamoli da mu posudiš.”
O ljubavi prema neprijatelju
(Lk 6:27-28, 32-36)
43“Čuli ste da u Zakonu piše: ‘Ljubi svojega bližnjega, a mrzi neprijatelje!’ 44A ja vam kažem: Ljubite i svoje neprijatelje i molite se za one koji vas progone! 45Tako ćete se ponijeti kao prava djeca svojega nebeskog Oca, koji daje da njegovo sunce izlazi i nad zlima i nad dobrima te da kiša pada i pravednicima i nepravednicima. 46Jer ako volite samo one koji vas vole, kakvu nagradu možete očekivati? Ne čine li tako i ubirači poreza?5:46 Oni su u to doba bili omraženi u narodu zbog suradnje s okupatorskim vlastima i zbog toga što su iznuđivali novac od siromašnoga puka. 47Ako ste ljubazni samo prema svojoj braći, po čemu se razlikujete od drugih? To čine i neznabošci. 48Budite, dakle, savršeni kao što je savršen vaš nebeski Otac.”
