Devine Scripture

Matthew 5:23

Matthew chapter 5 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee,

Context

v.22but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

v.23This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 15:22

    And Samuel said, Hath Jehovah as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Jehovah? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

  • Amos 5:21

    I hate, I despise your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies.

  • Genesis 50:15

    And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully requite us all the evil which we did unto him.

  • Ezekiel 16:63

    that thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more, because of thy shame, when I have forgiven thee all that thou hast done, saith the Lord Jehovah.

  • Matthew 8:4

    And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

  • Hosea 6:6

    For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.