Matthew 7

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1Judge not, that ye be not judged.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1

Judge not unrighteously, that ye be not judged; but judge righteous judgment.
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

2For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

For with what judgment ye shall judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
IV v. 3 (Inspired Version, 1867)

3And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

And again, ye shall say unto them, Why is it that thou beholdest the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

4Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4

Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye, and canst not behold a beam in thine own eye?
IV v. 5 (Inspired Version, 1867)

5Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 5

Say unto them, Ye hypocrites! First cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
IV v. 8 (Inspired Version, 1867)

6Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 6

And the mysteries of the kingdom ye shall keep within yourselves; for it is not meet to give that which is holy unto the dogs; neither cast ye your pearls unto swine, lest they trample them under their feet.
IV v. 10 (Inspired Version, 1867)

7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 7

Say unto them, Ask of God; ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
IV v. 12 (Inspired Version, 1867)

8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

For everyone that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and unto him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
IV v. 13 (Inspired Version, 1867)

9Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9

Or what man is there among you, who, if his son ask bread, will give him a stone?
IV v. 18 (Inspired Version, 1867)

10Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

11If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 11

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
IV v. 20 (Inspired Version, 1867)

12Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

13Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13

Repent, therefore, and enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction; and many there be who go in thereat.
IV v. 22 (Inspired Version, 1867)

14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 14

Because strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leadeth unto life; and few there be that find it.
IV v. 23 (Inspired Version, 1867)

15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15

And again, beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
IV v. 24 (Inspired Version, 1867)

16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 16

Ye shall know them by their fruits; for do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles?
IV v. 25 (Inspired Version, 1867)

17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 21

Verily, I say unto you, It is not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, that shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
IV v. 30 (Inspired Version, 1867)

22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 22

And many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name; and in thy name cast out devils; and in thy name done many wonderful works?
IV v. 32 (Inspired Version, 1867)

23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 23

And then will I say, Ye never knew me; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
IV v. 33 (Inspired Version, 1867)

24Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24

Therefore, whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock; and the rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell not, for it was founded upon a rock.
IV v. 34 (Inspired Version, 1867)

25And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 26

And everyone that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand; and the rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was the fall of it.
IV v. 35 (Inspired Version, 1867)

27And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 28

And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these sayings with his disciples, the people were astonished at his doctrine;
IV v. 36 (Inspired Version, 1867)

29For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 29

For he taught them as one having authority from God, and not as having authority from the scribes.
IV v. 37 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 1
Judge not unrighteously, that ye be not judged; but judge righteous judgment.
v. 2
For with what judgment ye shall judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
v. 3
And again, ye shall say unto them, Why is it that thou beholdest the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
v. 4
Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye, and canst not behold a beam in thine own eye?
v. 5
Say unto them, Ye hypocrites! First cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
v. 6
And the mysteries of the kingdom ye shall keep within yourselves; for it is not meet to give that which is holy unto the dogs; neither cast ye your pearls unto swine, lest they trample them under their feet.
v. 7
Say unto them, Ask of God; ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
v. 8
For everyone that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and unto him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
v. 9
Or what man is there among you, who, if his son ask bread, will give him a stone?
v. 11
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
v. 13
Repent, therefore, and enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction; and many there be who go in thereat.
v. 14
Because strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leadeth unto life; and few there be that find it.
v. 15
And again, beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
v. 16
Ye shall know them by their fruits; for do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles?
v. 21
Verily, I say unto you, It is not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, that shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
v. 22
And many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name; and in thy name cast out devils; and in thy name done many wonderful works?
v. 23
And then will I say, Ye never knew me; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
v. 24
Therefore, whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock; and the rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell not, for it was founded upon a rock.
v. 26
And everyone that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand; and the rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was the fall of it.
v. 28
And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these sayings with his disciples, the people were astonished at his doctrine;
v. 29
For he taught them as one having authority from God, and not as having authority from the scribes.
insertion after v. 0
Now these are the words which Jesus taught his disciples that they should say unto the people:
insertion after v. 4
And Jesus said unto his disciples, Beholdest thou the scribes, and the Pharisees, and the priests, and the Levites? They teach in their synagogues, but do not observe the law nor the commandments; and all have gone out of the way and are under sin. Go thou and say unto them, Why teach ye men the law and the commandments, when ye yourselves are the children of corruption?
insertion after v. 5
Go ye into the world, saying unto all, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come nigh unto you.
insertion after v. 6
For the world cannot receive that which ye, yourselves, are not able to bear; wherefore, ye shall not give your pearls unto them, lest they turn again and rend you.
insertion after v. 8
And then said his disciples unto him, They will say unto us, We ourselves are righteous and need not that any man should teach us. God, we know, heard Moses and some of the prophets; but us he will not hear. And they will say, We have the law for our salvation, and that is sufficient for us. Then Jesus answered and said unto his disciples, Thus shall ye say unto them: What man among you, having a son, and he shall be standing out and shall say, Father, open thy house that I may come in and sup with thee, will not say, Come in, my son; for mine is thine, and thine is mine?
insertion after v. 21
For the day soon cometh that men shall come before me to judgment, to be judged according to their works.