Sermon on the Mount

collection of sayings and teachings of Jesus

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The Sermon on the Mount is a collection of teachings and sayings by Jesus that appears in the Christian New Testament, covering topics like moral behavior, prayer, and how to live a faithful life. It matters because these teachings have profoundly influenced Christian ethics and values for nearly two thousand years, shaping how millions of believers understand what it means to live according to Christian principles.

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Sermon on the Mount, an 1877 painting by Carl Bloch

The Sermon on the Mount (translated from Vulgate Latin section title Sermo in monte) is a collection of sayings spoken by Jesus of Nazareth found in chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the Gospel of Matthew that summarizes his moral teachings. It is the first of five discourses in the Gospel and has been one of the most widely quoted sections of the Gospels.

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Sermon on the Mount

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