- *G5438 *46 φυλακή (foo-lak-ay') : from G5442; a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), literally or figuratively:--cage, hold, (im-)prison(-ment), ward, watch.
- φυλακη *19
- Matthew 14:3 ... and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his ...
- Matthew 14:10 ... and beheaded John in the prison.
- Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went ...
- Matthew 24:43 ... the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, ...
- Matthew 25:36 ... me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
- Matthew 25:39 ... sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
- Matthew 25:43 ... sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
- Matthew 25:44 ... sick, or in prison, and did not ...
- Mark 6:17 ... bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his ...
- Mark 6:28 And brought his head in a charger, ...
- Luke 3:20 ... he shut up John in prison.
- Luke 12:38 ... he shall come in the second watch, or come ...
- Luke 23:19 ... for murder, was cast into prison.)
- Acts 5:22 ... them not in the prison, they returned, and told,
- Acts 5:25 ... whom ye put in prison are standing in ...
- Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was ...
- 1 Peter 3:19 ... and preached unto the spirits in prison;
- Revelation 18:2 ... of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean ...
- φυλακην *15
- Matthew 5:25 ... and thou be cast into prison.
- Matthew 18:30 ... cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
- Mark 6:48 ... and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto ...
- Luke 12:58 ... cast thee into prison.
- Luke 22:33 ... thee, both into prison, and to death.
- Luke 23:25 ... murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but ...
- John 3:24 ... not yet cast into prison.
- Acts 8:3 ... women committed them to prison.
- Acts 12:4 ... he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions ...
- Acts 12:6 ... before the door kept the prison.
- Acts 12:10 ... the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron ...
- Acts 16:23 ... upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep ...
- Acts 16:24 ... them into the inner prison, and made their ...
- Acts 16:37 ... Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust ...
- Revelation 2:10 ... some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ...
- φυλακης *6
- Acts 5:19 ... by night opened the prison doors, and brought ...
- Acts 12:17 ... had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew ...
- Acts 16:27 ... of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out ...
- Acts 16:40 And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: ...
- Hebrews 11:36 ... moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
- Revelation 20:7 ... shall be loosed out of his prison,
- φυλακας *3
- Luke 2:8 ... shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- Luke 21:12 ... to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings ...
- Acts 22:4 ... and delivering into prisons both men and women.
- φυλακαις *3
- Acts 26:10 ... did I shut up in prison, having received authority from ...
- 2 Corinthians 6:5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in ...
- 2 Corinthians 11:23 ... stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
62. Usage - watch
*G5438 *46 φυλακή (foo-lak-ay') : from G5442; a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), literally or figuratively:--cage, hold, (im-)prison(-ment), ward, watch.
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Words: φυλακαις=3 φυλακας=3 φυλακη=19 φυλακην=15 φυλακης=6
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How about, figuratively a "
fish" "
bowl"?
63. Matthew and Luke
1 Jesus teaches people
2 Matthew writes Gospel
3 Luke writes Gospel
Luke records and correctly reports what people remembered as to the meaning of what Jesus said, sometimes using other words. This often loses the additional meanings as recorded in Matthew.
64. Differences
Many of the differences between Matthew and Luke can be explained by the context in which each was written.
- Jesus: Jew, spoke Aramaic and Greek.
- Matthew: Jew, spoke Aramaic and Greek, eyewitness, took notes.
- Luke: Greek, spoke Greek, interviewed eyewitnesses about their memory.
65. Luke 12:58
Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. [kjv]
ως γαρ υπαγεις μετα του αντιδικου σου επ αρχοντα εν τη οδω δος εργασιαν απηλλαχθαι απ αυτου μηποτε κατασυρη σε προς τον κριτην και ο κριτης σε παραδωσει τω πρακτορι και ο πρακτωρ σε βαλει εις φυλακην [gnt]
As happens many times, people tended to remember and tell Luke some 20 years later is a more literal interpretation of what was recorded by Matthew, adding and embellishing those ideas in a literal sense.
In many cases, the context recorded by Matthew, which tends to fit together as pieces of a puzzle, are not found in Luke. Luke does, however, do a good job of putting together what pieces he was provided with in a nice thematic way.
66. Comparing Matthew and Luke
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. [kjv]
- Luke adds the turning over to the (civil) "magistrate".
- Luke changes the "quick" "good mind" (without any conditions) to "earnestness" (with the goal) to be "set free".
- Luke changes the general "officer" who works for the "judge" to the (civil) "officer" (different word).
- Luke changes the neutral "turned over" (parody) to the one way meaning of "drug away".
In general, Luke, from what people remembered,
changes general words that have multiple meanings to a word that has only
one (of many) literal meanings.
67. Luke 12:58
KJV: When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
Greek: ως γαρ υπαγεις μετα του αντιδικου σου επ αρχοντα εν τη οδω δος εργασιαν απηλλαχθαι απ αυτου μηποτε κατασυρη σε προς τον κριτην και ο κριτης σε παραδω παραδωσει τω πρακτορι και ο πρακτωρ σε βαλλη βαλει εις φυλακην
68. Matthew 10:16 Animal role models
Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [kjv]
| Animal |
Religious hierarchy |
Civil hierarchy |
Body part |
| snake |
(adversary) |
(adversary) |
(false) head |
| birds |
judge (High Priest) |
judge (Pilate) |
(false) eyes |
| pigs |
religious workers |
soldiers |
(false) hands |
| fish |
crowd |
crowd |
(false) feet |
Discuss:
- Snake: The adversary needs others to do the actual dirty work.
- Birds: Where did Jesus get the more fair trial by the judge?
- Pigs: Where was Jesus treated better before the judgment?
- Fish: Who did (the vocal part of) the crowd support? For whom was (the vocal part of) the crowd working?
69. Matthew 10:16 Animal crackers
In Matthew 10:16, Jesus uses four creatures in one verse:
sheep,
wolves,
serpents and
doves (
pigeons) as
"birds".
Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [kjv]
ιδου εγω αποστελλω υμας ως προβατα εν μεσω λυκων γινεσθε ουν φρονιμοι ως οι οφεις και ακεραιοι ως αι περιστεραι [gnt]
"
Wolves" operate in groups and look for any weakness in their prey. Wolves and dogs can interbreed. A "
wolf-dog" is in contrast to a "
sheep-dog".
The "
serpents" are
not "
wise" in the English sense. They are
opportunistic and
prudent. So, no "
wise crackers" here!
The
"doves" or
"pigeons" (same bird) or
"birds" are
not "
harmless" in the English sense. They are without frills (insect antennas), with smooth feathers, preened of pests. not fact-checked, etc. Is this how
"birds" of "
prey" or
"pray" want to appear?
70. Matthew 10:16
KJV: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Greek: ιδου εγω αποστελλω υμας ως προβατα εν μεσω λυκων γινεσθε ουν φρονιμοι ως οι οφεις και ακεραιοι ως αι περιστεραι
71. Matthew 5:25-26 Verily I say unto you
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
Jesus starts this verse with the Latin-based word
"verily" or
"truly" that is the Greek word for
"amen". During the Middle Ages, any
"amen" spoken by Jesus at the start of a verse was changed from
"amen" to
"verily" or
"truly".
Jesus tends to so the "
verily I say unto you" (in this case singular) to tell the reader to connect the previous and following thoughts. The
"prison" or
"watch" appears to refer to the "
sanctuary" where the "
gift" for which money is paid is offered (two verses earlier).
72. Verily, a true beginning and amen
Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
The Hebrew word
"amen" has been translated as a transliteration into almost every language on the planet (that has a Bible in their language). The meaning is that of affirming
"it is so" and can appear at the beginning, middle or end of a sentence. Saying that
"amen" means
"so be it" tends to place the
"amen" at the end of the sentence.
The Hebrew root has a connotation of "
right" as in right-hand side which historically was considered the stronger side. The connotation of direction, when facing the rising sun (in the northern hemisphere) was that of "
south" while "
north" was considered more sinister and "
evil" as in "
bad". This idea was often associated with the tribe of Dan and with the snake (serpent) and, later, the eagle (bird of prey).
73. Matthew 5:26 Double negative
Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
The Greek translated as
"by no means" is a double-negative (for emphasis) in Greek.
- "ου" ≈ "no" (physical, actual) and "μη" ≈ "not" (abstract, potential).
- "ου μη" ≈ "no not" and appears in 137 verses in the GNT.
74. Usage - come out
*G1831 *219 ἐξέρχομαι (ex-er'-khom-ahee) : from G1537 and G2064; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
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Words: εξελευσεται=3 εξελευσονται=3 εξεληλυθασιν εξεληλυθατε=4 εξεληλυθει=2 εξεληλυθεν=2 εξεληλυθος εξεληλυθοτας εξεληλυθυιαν εξελθατε=2 εξελθε=10 εξελθειν=10 εξελθη=3 εξελθης=2 εξελθητε=3 εξελθοντα=3 εξελθοντες=18 εξελθοντι εξελθοντος=3 εξελθοντων=2 εξελθουσα=3 εξελθουσαι εξελθουσαν εξελθουση εξελθων=21 εξερχεσθε=2 εξερχεται=3 εξερχομενοι=5 εξερχομενος εξερχομενων εξερχονται=2 εξερχωμεθα εξηλθαν=4 εξηλθατε=5 εξηλθεν=67 εξηλθες εξηλθομεν εξηλθον=20 εξηρχετο=2 εξηρχοντο=3
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75. Matthew 5:26 Come or go
Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
As in a previous verse, the word translated as
"come out" is, in Greek, the same word as
"go out". Context determines the meaning. When one of two meanings is picked in English any double-meaning is lost.
In this case, one
should "go out" to do the good works that Jesus wants done. The religious establishment may use the "
yoke of compulsion" to enslave the faithful so that they cannot
"go out".
This exact form of the word is used two times in the
GNT and six times in the
LXX - with the meaning of
"go forth" and not
"come forth"
76. Go forth
77. Deuteronomy 23:9
KJV: When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing.
Hebrew: כי תצא מחנה על איביך ונשמרת מכל דבר רע׃
Greek: εαν δε εξελθης παρεμβαλειν επι τους εχθρους σου και φυλαξη απο παντος ρηματος πονηρου
78. Ezekiel 3:25
KJV: But thou, O son of man, behold, they shall put bands upon thee, and shall bind thee with them, and thou shalt not go out among them:
Hebrew: ואתה בן אדם הנה נתנו עליך עבותים ואסרוך בהם ולא תצא בתוכם׃
Greek: και συ υιε ανθρωπου ιδου δεδονται επι σε δεσμοι και δησουσιν σε εν αυτοις και ου μη εξελθης εκ μεσου αυτων
79. Matthew 5:25-26 Out of hope
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
The exact form of the word
"come out" or
"go out" is used only
two times in the
GNT - the other being the corresponding verse in Luke. As such, it appears to be a play on words.
- "εξελθής" ≈ "go out, come out".
- "εξελπής" ≈ "out of hope, out of expectation" from the Greek word for "hope" or "expectation". Note that this is a made-up word of other actual words that could form a play on words.
Play on words:
you shall not be out of hope/expectation until ...
80. Out of hope in Luke
Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
Luke 12:59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. [kjv]
λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως και το εσχατον λεπτον αποδως [gnt]
Luke uses the same word for
"come out" but the
KJV translates it as
"depart".
81. Luke 12:59
KJV: I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.
Greek: λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως ου και το εσχατον λεπτον αποδως
82. Usage - pay
*G591 *48 ἀποδίδωμι (ap-od-eed'-o-mee) : from G575 and G1325; to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various applications):--deliver (again), give (again), (re-)pay(-ment be made), perform, recompense, render, requite, restore, reward, sell, yield.
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Words: απεδετο απεδιδουν απεδοντο απεδοσθε απεδωκεν=2 αποδιδοναι αποδιδοντες=2 αποδιδοτω αποδιδους αποδιδωμι αποδιδωσιν αποδοθηναι=2 αποδοι αποδος=3 αποδοτε=5 αποδουναι=4 αποδους αποδω=2 αποδως=2 αποδωσει=7 αποδωσεις αποδωσοντες αποδωσουσιν=3 αποδωσω=3
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83. Usage - pay
*G591 *48 ἀποδίδωμι (ap-od-eed'-o-mee) : from G575 and G1325; to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various applications):--deliver (again), give (again), (re-)pay(-ment be made), perform, recompense, render, requite, restore, reward, sell, yield.
The ancient Greek word
"ἀποδίδωμι" ≈ "give back, render what is due, return" and many other associated meanings. The Greek word translated as
"pay" is that of, literally,
"turning over" as in the saying
"fork it over". This exact form of the word appears two times in the
GNT. The Luke verse in what people remembered about what Jesus said as recorded by Matthew.
Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
Luke 12:59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. [kjv]
λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως και το εσχατον λεπτον αποδως [gnt]
84. Song: Jesus paid it all
85. Matthew 5:26 Uttermost
Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
The Greek for
"uttermost" is that of
"last" as in the
"last days" and is the first part of the English word
"eschatology".
A joke about "
consultants" is that their primary objective is to "
extend" the "
consulting contract".
Will the "
last payment" ever happen if those who are being "
paid" make a "
profit" or otherwise "
subsist" on those "
payments"? The phrase "
last farthing" does not mean there will be a "
last farthing".
Prank:
In a group setting, put a new member (as initiation) under a blanket and tell them they need to take off something (e.g., clothing) that they do not need and hand it to you.
[band camp initiation]
86. Infinity
Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
The Greek translated as
"uttermost" is that of
"last". Is there ever a
"last" "payment"?
- Incorrect idea: Infinity is like a number so large that there are no numbers beyond it.
- Correct idea: Infinity is like a number so large that there is always a number beyond it.
87. Death by taxes
Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.
Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman) .
Which gets worse over time?
☐ Death gets worse over time.
☐ Taxes get worse over time.
He does not possess wealth; it possesses him. Benjamin Franklin.
What does Jesus say about taxes (yokes of compulsion) by religious institutions?
88. Matthew 19:30 First and last
89. Matthew 19:30 Stacks and queues
Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. [kjv]
πολλοι δε εσονται πρωτοι εσχατοι και εσχατοι πρωτοι [gnt]
In computer science, a "
stack" is a
LIFO (Last In First Out) data structure that works as a "
stack" of cafeteria trays.
By contrast, a "
queue" is a
FIFI (First In First Out) data structure.
Using the "
new" as living and the "
old" as dead, does a stack-based or first-in last-out structure have any meaning?
That is, from a time sequence perspective, the last in shall be first out and the first in shall be last out. This is the definition of a
stack structure.
Paraphrase:
The first in shall be the last out and the last in shall be the first out.
90. Farthings
Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
Mark 12:42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. [kjv]
και ελθουσα μια χηρα πτωχη εβαλεν λεπτα δυο ο εστιν κοδραντης [gnt]
The English
"farthing" is used for the Greek word that comes from the Latin word
"quadrans" ≈ "fourth part" of a Roman coin. The
"quarter" is one fourth of a
dollar. Two
"farthings" made a Roman "
assarian" or "
as" and used as a play on words by Jesus in reference to the "
birds" selling themselves (and others) out to the Romans.
Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar. All for our church, stand up and holler! Crowd cheer, rhyming
holler and
dollar.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six. Yogi Berra.
91. Matthew 10:29 Not one sparrow
Matthew 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [kjv]
ουχι δυο στρουθια ασσαριου πωλειται και εν εξ αυτων ου πεσειται επι την γην ανευ του πατρος υμων [gnt]
Here then is a paraphrase that fits the specific context of the verse and the general idea of birds being the of the evil one.
The "
one cookie rule" can be applied here.
Paraphrase:
All the sparrows (of the evil one) who sell themselves (or others) out for earthly gain will fall on that earthly ground because they are without God the Father.
Discuss: Provide instances of people (as sparrows) selling themselves (or others) out for money. This could be influence peddling, pay for play, etc.
92. Mark 12:42
KJV: And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
Greek: και ελθουσα μια χηρα πτωχη εβαλεν λεπτα δυο ο εστιν κοδραντης
93. Strongs - kodranten
- *G2835 *2 κοδράντης (kod-ran'-tace) : of Latin origin; a quadrans, i.e. the fourth part of an as:--farthing.
- κοδραντην
- Matthew 5:26 ... till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
- κοδραντης
- Mark 12:42 ... mites, which make a farthing.
94. Usage - kodranten
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Words: κοδραντην=1 κοδραντης
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95. Prisoners
The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he's in prison. Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881), author of
Crime and punishment.
Russian: Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский (1821-1881)
Analogy:
The best way to keep people separated (rooted up, loosed, judged) from the love of Christ is to not let them know they have separated themselves from the love of Christ. One way:
Convince the people that nothing can separate them from the love of Christ. Therefore, they do not need to worry about anything.
Many are "
happy" in the "
abyss", "
pit", "
ditch", "
wide area" as in
better together,
all in the same boat/vote, etc.
Discuss: Has has the modern cell phone become a prison?
96. Matthew 5:25-26 Review paraphrase
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
25:
Be of a good quick mind [as a temple of God] with your adversary (the evil one) until, when you are (getting) in the way [with way = method = deception], it would never happen (sarcastic not!), that the adversary turns you over [parody] to the judge (birds who work for the adversary) who use the officer (pigs who work for the birds) to put you in with the watched (fish who are deceived by the birds),
26:
Truly, they will require payments (offerings) of you forever so that you [out of hope] cannot go out (to do what Jesus wants you to do).
Jesus will repeat this same idea with the twig and block in the eye, another pair of verses that are not often understood since the meaning requires logical analysis and/or understanding the play on words used.
97. Bigger more complete picture
- Thinking: oaths, head and hairs, yes-yes no-no
- Doing: turn the cheek, walk the mile, loan, etc.
- Loving: enemies (as neighbors)
- Acting: not doing it, doing it
- Praying: asking (not doing it). Lord's Prayer
- ...
98. Thinking
| Computer science thinking |
Most people see it as |
| bottom‑up |
forward |
| top‑down |
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99. Matthew 5:23-24 Gift at the alter
Matthew 5:23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; [kjv]
5:24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. [kjv]
- There are two main events or competitions.
- Great Commission (what Jesus wants you to do)
- Gifts on the altar (what birds want you to do)
- Which is the most important event or competition?
- Which is just a shadow of an event or competition?
100. Matthew 5:27-28 Adulterated hearts
Matthew 5:27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: [kjv]
5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. [kjv]
This verse is a "
one-way" look.
- Why does Jesus refer only to the man and not the woman?
- How much of a sin is coveting, desiring, lusting that happens only in the mind?
- How much physical manifestation of coveting, desiring, lusting is needed before it becomes a problem?
In the Apocryphal book of
Suzanna, part of Daniel, Susanna has two men that lust for her and accuse her unjustly. Daniel saves the day with the first documented example of cross-examination in a legal setting.
[God cross-examining Eve and then Adam]
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Matthew 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [kjv]
Matthew 5:23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; [kjv]
5:24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. [kjv]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
esto consentiens adversario … cito dum … via cum … adversarius iudici … iudex tradat … ministro … carcerem mittaris [v]
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: [kjv]
νηψατε γρηγορησατε ο αντιδικος υμων διαβολος ως λεων ωρυομενος περιπατει ζητων καταπιειν [gnt]
Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [kjv]
ιδου εγω αποστελλω υμας ως προβατα εν μεσω λυκων γινεσθε ουν φρονιμοι ως οι οφεις και ακεραιοι ως αι περιστεραι [gnt]
Acts 15:15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, [kjv]
και τουτω συμφωνουσιν οι λογοι των προφητων καθως γεγραπται [gnt]
… concordant … [v]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
Acts 15:15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, [kjv]
και τουτω συμφωνουσιν οι λογοι των προφητων καθως γεγραπται [gnt]
… concordant … [v]
Luke 18:3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. [kjv]
χηρα δε ην εν τη πολει εκεινη και ηρχετο προς αυτον λεγουσα εκδικησον με απο του αντιδικου μου [gnt]
2 Peter 2:11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. [kjv]
οπου αγγελοι ισχυι και δυναμει μειζονες οντες ου φερουσιν κατ αυτων παρα κυριω βλασφημον κρισιν [gnt]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
esto consentiens adversario … cito dum … via cum … adversarius iudici … iudex tradat … ministro … carcerem mittaris [v]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
esto consentiens adversario … cito dum … via cum … adversarius iudici … iudex tradat … ministro … carcerem mittaris [v]
Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [kjv]
μακαριος ανηρ ος ουκ επορευθη εν βουλη ασεβων και εν οδω αμαρτωλων ουκ εστη και επι καθεδραν λοιμων ουκ εκαθισεν [lxx]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
esto consentiens adversario … cito dum … via cum … adversarius iudici … iudex tradat … ministro … carcerem mittaris [v]
Matthew 11:10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. [kjv]
ουτος εστιν περι ου γεγραπται ιδου εγω αποστελλω τον αγγελον μου προ προσωπου σου ος κατασκευασει την οδον σου εμπροσθεν σου [gnt]
This is "the way" (Greek) and not just a "way" (English). This is not a direct quote from Malachi in the LXX. Instead, part of the word for "prepare" has the word for "construction" as in "vessel" or "goods" but can also refer to people. Paul uses that word for "vessel" as having a "treasure".
2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. [kjv]
εχομεν δε τον θησαυρον τουτον εν οστρακινοις σκευεσιν ινα η υπερβολη της δυναμεως η του θεου και μη εξ ημων [gnt]
Acts 24:14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: [kjv]
ομολογω δε τουτο σοι οτι κατα την οδον ην λεγουσιν αιρεσιν ουτως λατρευω τω πατρωω θεω πιστευων πασιν τοις κατα τον νομον και τοις εν τοις προφηταις γεγραμμενοις [gnt]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; [kjv]
ινα μηκετι ωμεν νηπιοι κλυδωνιζομενοι και περιφερομενοι παντι ανεμω της διδασκαλιας εν τη κυβεια των ανθρωπων εν πανουργια προς την μεθοδειαν της πλανης [gnt]
Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; [kjv]
ινα μηκετι ωμεν νηπιοι κλυδωνιζομενοι και περιφερομενοι παντι ανεμω της διδασκαλιας εν τη κυβεια των ανθρωπων εν πανουργια προς την μεθοδειαν της πλανης [gnt]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. [kjv]
μη δωτε το αγιον τοις κυσιν μηδε βαλητε τους μαργαριτας υμων εμπροσθεν των χοιρων μηποτε καταπατησουσιν αυτους εν τοις ποσιν αυτων και στραφεντες ρηξωσιν υμας [gnt]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
Matthew 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. [kjv]
και λεγει αυτω ει υιος ει του θεου βαλε σεαυτον κατω γεγραπται γαρ οτι τοις αγγελοις αυτου εντελειται περι σου και επι χειρων αρουσιν σε μηποτε προσκοψης προς λιθον τον ποδα σου [gnt]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
esto consentiens adversario … cito dum … via cum … adversarius iudici … iudex tradat … ministro … carcerem mittaris [v]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. [kjv]
7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. [kjv]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
esto consentiens adversario … cito dum … via cum … adversarius iudici … iudex tradat … ministro … carcerem mittaris [v]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
esto consentiens adversario … cito dum … via cum … adversarius iudici … iudex tradat … ministro … carcerem mittaris [v]
Luke 4:20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. [kjv]
και πτυξας το βιβλιον αποδους τω υπηρετη εκαθισεν και παντων οι οφθαλμοι εν τη συναγωγη ησαν ατενιζοντες αυτω [gnt]
… plicuisset librum … ministro … [v]
… þa boc be-feold … þeigne … [wes]
… closid the book… mynystre… [wy]
… enrollando el libro… ministro… [es]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. [kjv]
τεταρτη δε φυλακη της νυκτος ηλθεν προς αυτους περιπατων επι την θαλασσαν [gnt]
Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. [kjv]
ισθι ευνοων τω αντιδικω σου ταχυ εως οτου ει μετ αυτου εν τη οδω μηποτε σε παραδω ο αντιδικος τω κριτη και ο κριτης τω υπηρετη και εις φυλακην βληθηση [gnt]
Deuteronomy 23:9 When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing. [kjv]
εαν δε εξελθης παρεμβαλειν επι τους εχθρους σου και φυλαξη απο παντος ρηματος πονηρου [lxx]
Ezekiel 3:25 But thou, O son of man, behold, they shall put bands upon thee, and shall bind thee with them, and thou shalt not go out among them: [kjv]
και συ υιε ανθρωπου ιδου δεδονται επι σε δεσμοι και δησουσιν σε εν αυτοις και ου μη εξελθης εκ μεσου αυτων [lxx]
1 Corinthians 7:23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. [kjv]
τιμης ηγορασθητε μη γινεσθε δουλοι ανθρωπων [gnt]
Matthew 5:26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [kjv]
αμην λεγω σοι ου μη εξελθης εκειθεν εως αν αποδως τον εσχατον κοδραντην [gnt]
Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. [kjv]
πολλοι δε εσονται πρωτοι εσχατοι και εσχατοι πρωτοι [gnt]
