A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 5:38-42
Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.
Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow.
Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery.
Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth.
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.
Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved, the one who had also reclined upon his chest during the supper and had said, “Master, who is the one who will betray you?” When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come?