Matthew 5:26 akjv — Truly I say to you, You shall by no means come out there, till you have paid the uttermost farthing. ¶

American King James Version

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

— Matthew 5:26, American King James Version

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Matthew 5 — Context

23

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

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

25

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.

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

27

You have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not commit adultery:

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But I say to you, That whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

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And if your right eye offend you, pluck it out, and cast it from you: for it is profitable for you that one of your members should perish, and not that your whole body should be cast into hell.

Matthew 5:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:26 say?
Matthew 5:26 in the American King James Version reads: “Truly I say to you, You shall by no means come out there, till you have paid the uttermost farthing. ¶ ”
Where is Matthew 5:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 5:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 26.
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 5:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 5:26 in?
Matthew 5:26 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 5:26?
Matthew 5:26 reads (AKJV): “Truly I say to you, You shall by no means come out there, till you have paid the uttermost farthing. ¶ ” 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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