King James Version
Matthew 5:47 in the King James Version says “And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?”
Matthew 5:47 · KJV
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“if”
G1437a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
“ye salute”
G782to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
“ye more”
G4053superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with g1537) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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