Matthew 5:24
“Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”

What does Matthew 5:24 mean?
Matthew 5:24 (KJV) says, "Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift." This verse is found within the Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus provides teachings on various moral and ethical issues. The…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Priority of Reconciliation: A Divine Command
In Matthew 5:24, Jesus delivers a profound message that reaches deep into the core of our relationships with one another and with God. The verse states, "Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift."…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Reconciliation and Recommitment to Fellowship
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a humble heart today, acknowledging the profound truth of Your Word as found in Matthew 5:24, where You instruct us to "Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy…
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