Matthew 5

Christ begins his sermon on the mount, Matthew 5:1 , Matthew 5:2 . The beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-12 . The disciples the salt of the earth, and light of the world, Matthew 5:13-16 . Christ is not come to destroy, but confirm and fulfill, the Law and the Prophets, Matthew 5:17-19 . Of the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, Matthew 5:20 . Interpretation of the precepts relative to murder, anger, and injurious speaking, Matthew 5:21 , Matthew 5:22 . Of reconciliation, Matthew 5:23-26 . Of impure acts and propensities, and the necessity of mortification, Matthew 5:27-30 . Of divorce, Matthew 5:31 , Matthew 5:32 . Of oaths and profane swearing, Matthew 5:33-37 . Of bearing injuries and persecution, Matthew 5:38-41 . Of borrowing and lending, Matthew 5:42 . Of love and hatred, Matthew 5:43-46 . Of civil respect, Matthew 5:47 . Christ's disciples must resemble their heavenly Father, Matthew 5:48 .