matthew 5:23

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Matthew 5:23

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody
Matthew 5:23
Verse 23 of 48

Scripture focus

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

Matthew 5:23KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 5:23

Theological / Devotional

Gift. Greek dorea, referring to presents or special offerings. Ritual importance of gifts on the altar is clear (Matt. 23:18,19).

Thy brother. Listeners understood “brother” as fellow Jew; Christians understand it as fellow believer. The term designates those closely associated.

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