Matthew 5:26

God's Word

I can guarantee this truth: You will never get out until you pay every penny of your fine.

Cross References

Matthew 10:29

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny? Not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father’s permission.

Matthew 18:34

“His master was so angry that he handed him over to the torturers until he would repay everything that he owed.

Matthew 25:41

“Then the king will say to those on his left, ‘Get away from me! God has cursed you! Go into everlasting fire that was prepared for the devil and his angels!

Matthew 25:46

“These people will go away into eternal punishment, but those with God’s approval will go into eternal life.”

Mark 12:42

A poor widow dropped in two small coins, worth less than a cent.

Luke 12:58

For instance, when an opponent brings you to court in front of a ruler, do your best to settle with him before you get there. Otherwise, he will drag you in front of a judge. The judge will hand you over to an officer who will throw you into prison.

Luke 12:59

I can guarantee that you won’t get out until you pay every penny of your fine.”

Luke 16:26

Besides, a wide area separates us. People couldn’t cross it in either direction even if they wanted to.’

2 Thessalonians 1:9

They will pay the penalty by being destroyed forever, by being separated from the Lord’s presence and from his glorious power.

James 2:13

No mercy will be shown to those who show no mercy to others. Mercy triumphs over judgment.