Matthew 5:25 meaning and explanation
Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
Matthew 5:25, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus is speaking in the Sermon on the Mount, continuing his teaching on anger and reconciliation. He pictures two people on their way to court, and urges settling the dispute quickly, before the judge hands the offender to the officer and prison follows.
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