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耶稣看见大群的人，就上了山，并坐下，门徒走到祂跟前， 2祂就开口教导他们，说：
3“心灵贫穷的人有福了，
因为天国是他们的。
4哀痛的人有福了，
因为他们必得安慰。
5谦和的人有福了，
因为他们必承受土地。
6切慕公义如饥似渴的人有福了，
因为他们必得饱足。
7心存怜悯的人有福了，
因为他们必蒙怜悯。
8心灵纯洁的人有福了，
因为他们必看见上帝。
9使人和睦的人有福了，
因为他们必被称为上帝的儿女。
10为义受迫害的人有福了，
因为天国是他们的。
11“人们若因为我的缘故侮辱、迫害、肆意毁谤你们，你们就有福了。 12要欢喜快乐，因为你们在天上有大赏赐。他们也曾这样迫害以前的先知。
盐和光
13“你们是世上的盐。盐如果失去咸味，怎能使它再变咸呢？它将毫无用处，只会被扔在外面任人践踏。 14你们是世上的光。建在山上的城无法隐藏。 15人点亮灯，不会把它放在斗底下，而是放在灯台上，好照亮全家。 16同样，你们的光也应当照在人面前，好让他们看见你们的善行，便赞美你们天上的父。
成全律法
17“不要以为我是来废除律法和先知书，我不是来废除，而是来成全。 18我实在告诉你们，就是到天地都消失了，律法的一点一划都不会废除，全都要成就。 19所以，谁违背这些诫命中最小的一条，并教导别人违背，谁在天国将被称为最小的。但谁遵守这些诫命，并教导别人遵守，谁在天国将被称为大的。 20我告诉你们，你们的义若不胜过律法教师和法利赛人的义，你们绝不能进天国。
论仇恨
21“你们听过吩咐古人的话，‘不可杀人，杀人的要受审判。’5:21 出埃及记20:13。 22但我告诉你们，凡无缘无故5:22 有古卷无“无缘无故”。向弟兄发怒的，要受审判；凡骂弟兄是白痴的，要受公会5:22 “公会”是当时犹太人的最高司法机构，处理宗教、道德和伦理等事务。的审判；凡骂弟兄是笨蛋的，难逃地狱的火。
23“所以，你在祭坛前献祭的时候，要是想起有弟兄和你有过节， 24就该把祭物留在祭坛前，先去跟他和好，然后再来献祭。
25“趁着你和告你的人还在去法庭的路上，你要赶紧与对方和解，以免他把你交给审判官，审判官把你交给差役，把你关进监牢。 26我实在告诉你，要是有一分钱没有还清，你绝不能从那里出来。
论通奸
27“你们听过这样的话，‘不可通奸。’5:27 出埃及记20:14。 28但我告诉你们，凡看见妇女就动淫念的，他在心里已经犯了通奸罪。 29如果你的右眼使你犯罪，就剜掉它！宁可失去身体的一部分，也比整个人被扔进地狱好。 30如果你的右手使你犯罪，就砍掉它！宁可失去身体的一部分，也比整个人下地狱好。
论休妻
31“还有话说，‘人若休妻，必须给她休书’。5:31 申命记24:1。 32但我告诉你们，除非是妻子不贞，否则休妻就是使妻子犯通奸罪，娶被休的女子也是犯通奸罪。
论起誓
33“你们也听过吩咐古人的话，‘不可违背誓言，总要向主遵守所起的誓。’ 34但我告诉你们，不可起誓。不可指着天起誓，因为天是上帝的宝座。 35不可指着地起誓，因为地是上帝的脚凳。不可指着耶路撒冷起誓，因为那是大君王的城。 36也不可指着自己的头起誓，因为你不能使一根头发变白或变黑。 37你们说话，是就说是，不是就说不是，多说的便是来自那恶者5:37 那恶者即魔鬼，又名撒旦。。
论爱仇敌
38“你们听过这样的话，‘以眼还眼，以牙还牙。’5:38 出埃及记21:24；利未记24:20；申命记19:21。 39但我告诉你们，不要跟恶人作对。有人打你的右脸，连左脸也转过来让他打。 40有人想控告你，要夺你的内衣，连外衣也给他。 41有人强迫你走一里路，你就跟他走二里路。 42有求你的，就给他；有向你借的，不可拒绝他。
43“你们听过这样的话，‘要爱邻居，恨仇敌。’5:43 利未记19:18。 44但我告诉你们，要爱你们的仇敌，为迫害你们的人祷告。 45这样，你们才是天父的孩子。因为祂让阳光照好人也照坏人，降雨给义人也给恶人。 46如果你们只爱那些爱你们的人，有什么值得嘉奖的呢？就是税吏也会这样做。 47如果你们只问候自己的弟兄，有什么特别呢？就是外族人也会这样做。 48所以，你们要纯全，正如你们的天父是纯全的。
