# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to teach his disciples in his Sermon on the Mount, which began in Matthew 5:3.

# Watch out

"Be careful" or "Beware"

# before people to be seen by them

It is implied that those who see the person will honor him. Alternate translation: "in front of people just so that they can see you and think well of you"

# Father

“Father” is in important title for God. It is best to translate “Father” with the same word your language would naturally use to refer to a human father.