Matthew 5:9-16

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Matthew 5:9-16

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9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
13You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
14You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
— Matthew 5:9-16

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Illustration of Matthew 5:14-16 NLT -- [Jesus continued:] "You are the light of the world — like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."

Illustration of Matthew 5:10-12 NLT

Illustration of Matthew 5:10-12 NLT -- [Jesus continued:] "God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way."

Illustration of Matthew 5:14-16

Illustration of Matthew 5:14-16 -- [Jesus said] "You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

Illustration of Matthew 5:11-12

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Illustration of Matthew 5:13

Illustration of Matthew 5:13 -- "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

Illustration of Matthew 5:9

Illustration of Matthew 5:9 -- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Illustration of Matthew 5:10

Illustration of Matthew 5:10 -- Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:11

Illustration of Matthew 5:11 -- Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Illustration of Matthew 5:14

Inspirational e-card: Matthew 5:14 - You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Illustration of Matthew 5:16

Illustration of Matthew 5:16 -- In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:16

Illustration of Matthew 5:16 -- In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:16

Matthew 5:16 - Let the light of your life shine in such a way that other see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:14

Inspirational e-card: Matthew 5:14 - You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Illustration of Matthew 5:13

Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:13 -- "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

Illustration of Matthew 5:16

Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:16 -- In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:14

Illustration of Matthew 5:14 -- You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Illustration of Matthew 5:14

Illustration of Matthew 5:14 -- You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

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