though he cherishes it and will not let it go but keeps it in his mouth,
Matthew 5:29 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition If your right eye serves as a trap to ensnare you or is an occasion for you to stumble and sin, pluck it out and throw it away. It is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be cast into hell (Gehenna). American Standard Version (1901) And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell. Common English Bible And if your right eye causes you to fall into sin, tear it out and throw it away. It’s better that you lose a part of your body than that your whole body be thrown into hell. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And if thy right eye scandalize thee, pluck it out and cast it from thee. For it is expedient for thee that one of thy members should perish, rather than that thy whole body be cast into hell. |
though he cherishes it and will not let it go but keeps it in his mouth,
Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
For what will it benefit someone if he gains the whole world yet loses his life? Or what will anyone give in exchange for his life?
‘But, so we won’t offend them, go to the sea, cast in a fish hook, and take the first fish that you catch. When you open its mouth you’ll find a coin. Take it and give it to them for me and you.’
For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, there are eunuchs who were made by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves that way because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept it should accept it.’
‘Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to make one convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a child of hell as you are!
‘Snakes! Brood of vipers! How can you escape being condemned to hell? ,
But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgement. Whoever insults his brother or sister will be subject to the court. Whoever says, “You fool! ” will be subject to hellfire. ,
And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
For what does it benefit someone to gain the whole world and yet lose his life?
But I will show you the one to fear: Fear him who has authority to throw people into hell after death. Yes, I say to you, this is the one to fear!
For we know that our old self , was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be rendered powerless, so that we may no longer be enslaved to sin,
because if you live according to the flesh, you are going to die. But if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Instead, I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Therefore, put to death what belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry.