Matthew 5:25
“Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.”

What does Matthew 5:25 mean?
Matthew 5:25 (KJV) reads, "Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison." This verse is situated within the larger…
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In Matthew 5:25, we are confronted with a profound teaching from Jesus regarding the nature of conflict and the urgency of reconciliation: "Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Reconciliation and Peace
Heavenly Father, Today, I come before You with a heart full of humble faith and the desire for harmony in my life and in the lives of those around me. I reflect upon the wisdom of Your Word, specifically as it is conveyed in Matthew 5:25, where it is said, "Agree with thine…
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