#1 • The Beatitudes (vv. 1–12)
Book of Matthew 5:3–4, King James Version (1611)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
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Matthew Chapter 5 (King James Version)
The Beatitudes, "Salt of the Earth", "Light of the World", and Love Your Enemies (Matthew 5:1–48)
★ #1 Key Verse & Primary Citation
Matthew 5:14–16 (KJV) • Traditional Author: Matthew the Apostle
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid... Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Source: King James Version (1611), Matthew 5:14–16 (KJV)
Textual & Historical Context: Matthew Chapter 5 (King James Version) (The Beatitudes, "Salt of the Earth", "Light of the World", and Love Your Enemies (Matthew 5:1–48)) stands as one of the foundational chapters of the 1611 Authorized King James Version, preserved across Masoretic Hebrew and Koine Greek manuscript traditions and attributed to Matthew the Apostle (Apostle & Evangelist).
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#2 • The Beatitudes (vv. 1–12)
Book of Matthew 5:5–6, King James Version (1611)
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
#3 • The Beatitudes (vv. 1–12)
Book of Matthew 5:7–8, King James Version (1611)
“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
#4 • The Beatitudes (vv. 1–12)
Book of Matthew 5:9, King James Version (1611)
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
#5 • Salt & Light of the World (vv. 13–16)
Book of Matthew 5:13, King James Version (1611)
“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?”
#6 • Salt & Light of the World (vv. 13–16)
Book of Matthew 5:14–16, King James Version (1611)
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
#7 • Fulfillment of the Law (vv. 17–37)
Book of Matthew 5:17, King James Version (1611)
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.”
#8 • Fulfillment of the Law (vv. 17–37)
Book of Matthew 5:37, King James Version (1611)
“But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”
#9 • Higher Righteousness & Love (vv. 38–48)
Book of Matthew 5:39, King James Version (1611)
“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
#10 • Higher Righteousness & Love (vv. 38–48)
Book of Matthew 5:44, King James Version (1611)
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”