Matthew 5:47

King James Version:

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more [than others]? do not even the publicans so?

Complete Jewish Bible:

And if you are friendly only to your friends, are you doing anything out of the ordinary? Even the Goyim do that!

Berean Standard Bible:

And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?

American Standard Version:

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same?

KJV with Strong's Numbers:

And{G2532} if{G1437} ye salute{G782} your{G5216} brethren{G80} only{G3440}, what{G5101} do{G4160} ye more{G4053} than others? do{G4160} not{G3780} even{G2532} the publicans{G5057} so{G3779}?

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 6:32

  • For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

Matthew 5:20

  • For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

1 Peter 2:20

  • For what glory [is it], if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye take it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God.

Luke 10:4

  • Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

Luke 10:5

  • And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.

Matthew 10:12

  • And when ye come into an house, salute it.


Commentary for Matthew 5:47

No commentary available.

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G1437
    There are 254 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐάν
    Transliteration: eán
    Pronunciation: eh-an'
    Description: from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή.
  3. Strong's Number: G782
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀσπάζομαι
    Transliteration: aspázomai
    Pronunciation: as-pad'-zom-ahee
    Description: from Α (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of σπάω; to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome:--embrace, greet, salute, take leave.
  4. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  5. Strong's Number: G80
    There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀδελφός
    Transliteration: adelphós
    Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
    Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
  6. Strong's Number: G3440
    There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μόνον
    Transliteration: mónon
    Pronunciation: mon'-on
    Description: neuter of μόνος as adverb; merely:--alone, but, only.
  7. Strong's Number: G5101
    There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τίς
    Transliteration: tís
    Pronunciation: tis
    Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
  8. Strong's Number: G4160
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποιέω
    Transliteration: poiéō
    Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
    Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
  9. Strong's Number: G4053
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περισσός
    Transliteration: perissós
    Pronunciation: per-is-sos'
    Description: from περί (in the sense of beyond); superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with ἐκ) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence:--exceeding abundantly above, more abundantly, advantage, exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, superfluous, vehement(-ly).
  10. Strong's Number: G3780
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐχί
    Transliteration: ouchí
    Pronunciation: oo-khee'
    Description: intensive of οὐ; not indeed:--nay, not.
  11. Strong's Number: G5057
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τελώνης
    Transliteration: telṓnēs
    Pronunciation: tel-o'-nace
    Description: from τέλος and ὠνέομαι; a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue:--publican.
  12. Strong's Number: G3779
    There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὕτω
    Transliteration: hoútō
    Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
    Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.