Matthew 5:23 akjv — Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you;

American King James Version

"Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you; "

— Matthew 5:23, American King James Version

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KJV
“Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;”
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ASV
“If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, ”
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WEB
“"If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you,”
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NET
“So then, if you bring your gift to the altar and there you remember that your brother has something against you,”
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DRB
“If therefore thou offer thy gift at the altar, and there thou remember that thy brother hath anything against thee;”
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BBE
“If then you are making an offering at the altar and there it comes to your mind that your brother has something against you,”
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KJVA
“Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;”
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Matthew 5 — Context

For I say to you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. ¶

You have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not kill; and whoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

But I say to you, That whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whoever shall say, You fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you;

Leave there your gift before the altar, and go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

Agree with your adversary quickly, whiles you are in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.

Truly I say to you, You shall by no means come out there, till you have paid the uttermost farthing. ¶

Matthew 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:23 say?

Matthew 5:23 in the American King James Version reads: “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you; ”

Where is Matthew 5:23 in the Bible?

Matthew 5:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 23.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 5:23.

What translation should I read Matthew 5:23 in?

Matthew 5:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 5:23?

Matthew 5:23 reads (AKJV): “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 5:23 akjv — Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you;

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