Matthew 5:24 nasb — leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your…

NASB

"leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering."

— Matthew 5:24, NASB

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Matthew 5 — Context

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"You have heard that the ancients were told, 'YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER' and 'Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court.'

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"But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, 'You good-for-nothing,' shall be guilty before the supreme court; and whoever says, 'You fool,' shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell.

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"Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,

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leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.

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"Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, so that your opponent may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.

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"Truly I say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid up the last cent.

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"You have heard that it was said, 'YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY';

Matthew 5:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 5:24 say?
Matthew 5:24 in the NASB reads: “leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.”
Where is Matthew 5:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 5:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 24.
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 5:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 5:24 in?
Matthew 5:24 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 5:24?
Matthew 5:24 reads (NASB): “leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.” 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.
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