A Brighter Day Begins with His Word.

Ryle, J. C. (John Charles), 1816–1900 • SECTION 50

MATTHEW V. 21—37.

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21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill ; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danorer of the judgment :

22 But i say unto you, That whoso- ever is angry with his brother with- out a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever sliall say to his brother, Eaca, shall be in dan- ger of the council : but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in dan- ger of hell fire.

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

24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way ; first be recon- ciled to tl'.y brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him ; lest at anytime the adver-

sary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the'officer, and thou be cast into prison.

26 Verily I say unto thee. Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.

27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time. Thou shalt not commit adultery :

28 But I say unto you. That who- soever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

29 And if thy right eye olfend thee, pluck it out, and east it from thee : for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into heil.

30 And if thy right hand olfend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee : for it i3 profitable for thee that one of

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