Matthew 5:26

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yes indeed! I tell you, you will certainly not get out until you have paid the last penny.

Berean Standard Bible:

Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

American Standard Version:

Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou have paid the last farthing.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Verily^{G281} I say^{G3004} unto thee^{G4671}, Thou shalt^{G1831} by no means^{G3364} come^{G1831} out thence^{G1564}, till^{{G2193}{G302}} thou hast paid^{G591} the uttermost^{G2078} farthing^{G2835}.

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Commentary for Matthew 5:26

Matthew 5:26 is part of the Sermon on the Mount, a significant discourse by Jesus Christ, found in the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5 through 7. In this particular verse, Jesus is emphasizing the importance of reconciliation and the dire consequences of unresolved conflict. The historical context of this teaching is set within the Jewish society under Roman occupation, where legal matters and debts were taken very seriously, and prisons were used to detain individuals until their debts were paid.

The verse continues the theme of the previous verse (Matthew 5:25), which advises settling matters quickly with one's adversary. Jesus uses a legal metaphor to illustrate the urgency of reconciliation. The "uttermost farthing" refers to the smallest Roman coin, indicating that even the smallest debt must be paid in full. Jesus warns that one will not be released from this figurative prison of conflict until the matter is fully resolved, emphasizing the need for thorough and prompt resolution of disputes.

In a broader spiritual context, this verse can be interpreted as a call to address personal sin and seek forgiveness, suggesting that one's spiritual well-being is hindered until full restitution is made. The verse underscores the themes of justice, responsibility, and the necessity of settling accounts both in earthly matters and in one's relationship with God. It reflects Jesus' teachings on the importance of mercy and forgiveness, which are central to Christian ethics and theology.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G281
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀμήν
   Transliteration: amḗn
   Pronunciation: am-ane'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (אָמֵן); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it):--amen, verily.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4671
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σοί
   Transliteration: soí
   Pronunciation: soy
   Description: dative case of σύ; to thee:--thee, thine own, thou, thy.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1831
   There are 216 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐξέρχομαι
   Transliteration: exérchomai
   Pronunciation: ex-er'-khom-ahee
   Description: from ἐκ and ἔρχομαι; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3364
   There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ μή
   Transliteration: ou mḗ
   Pronunciation: oo may
   Description: i.e. οὐ and μή; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all:--any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise). Compare μὴ οὐκ.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1564
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκεῖθεν
   Transliteration: ekeîthen
   Pronunciation: ek-i'-then
   Description: from ἐκεῖ; thence:--from that place, (from) thence, there.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2193
   There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἕως
   Transliteration: héōs
   Pronunciation: heh'-oce
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place):--even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s).
   
8. Strong's Number: G302
   There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄν
   Transliteration: án
   Pronunciation: an
   Description: a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty:--(what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for ἐάν.
   
9. Strong's Number: G591
   There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀποδίδωμι
   Transliteration: apodídōmi
   Pronunciation: ap-od-eed'-o-mee
   Description: from ἀπό and δίδωμι; 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2078
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔσχατος
    Transliteration: éschatos
    Pronunciation: es'-khat-os
    Description: a superlative probably from ἔχω (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time):--ends of, last, latter end, lowest, uttermost.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2835
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κοδράντης
    Transliteration: kodrántēs
    Pronunciation: kod-ran'-tace
    Description: of Latin origin; a quadrans, i.e. the fourth part of an as:--farthing.