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Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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"You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.
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"You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.
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No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.
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In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
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"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.
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For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.
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Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
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For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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"You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, "You shall not murder'; and "whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.'
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But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, "You fool,' you will be liable to the hell of fire.