Matthew 5:26 bbe — Truly I say to you, You will not come out from there till you have made payment of the very last farthing.

Bible in Basic English

"Truly I say to you, You will not come out from there till you have made payment of the very last farthing."

— Matthew 5:26, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 5 — Context

23

If then you are making an offering at the altar and there it comes to your mind that your brother has something against you,

24

While your offering is still before the altar, first go and make peace with your brother, then come and make your offering.

25

Come to an agreement quickly with him who has a cause against you at law, while you are with him on the way, for fear that he may give you up to the judge and the judge may give you to the police and you may be put into prison.

26

Truly I say to you, You will not come out from there till you have made payment of the very last farthing.

27

You have knowledge that it was said, You may not have connection with another man's wife:

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But I say to you that everyone whose eyes are turned on a woman with desire has had connection with her in his heart.

29

And if your right eye is a cause of trouble to you, take it out and put it away from you; because it is better to undergo the loss of one part, than for all your body to go into hell.

Matthew 5:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:26 say?
Matthew 5:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Truly I say to you, You will not come out from there till you have made payment of the very last 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 (BBE): “Truly I say to you, You will not come out from there till you have made payment of the very last 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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