Matthew 5:26 cpdv — Amen I say to you, that you shall not go forth from there, until you have repaid the last quarter.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Amen I say to you, that you shall not go forth from there, until you have repaid the last quarter. "

— Matthew 5:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 5 — Context

23

Therefore, if you offer your gift at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you,

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leave your gift there, before the altar, and go first to be reconciled to your brother, and then you may approach and offer your gift.

25

Be reconciled with your adversary quickly, while you are still on the way with him, lest perhaps the adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you will be thrown in prison.

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Amen I say to you, that you shall not go forth from there, until you have repaid the last quarter.

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You have heard that it was said to the ancients: ‘You shall not commit adultery.’

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But I say to you, that anyone who will have looked at a woman, so as to lust after her, has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

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And if your right eye causes you to sin, root it out and cast it away from you. For it is better for you that one of your members perish, than that your whole body be cast into Hell.

Matthew 5:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 5:26 say?
Matthew 5:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Amen I say to you, that you shall not go forth from there, until you have repaid the last quarter. ”
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 (CPDV): “Amen I say to you, that you shall not go forth from there, until you have repaid the last quarter. ” 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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