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# One of the most common views is the Hyperbole View, which argues that portions of what Jesus states in the Sermon are hyperbole, and that if one is to apply the teaching to the real world, they need to be " toned down.

" Most interpreters agree that there is some hyperbole in the sermon, with Matthew 5: 29 being the most prominent example, but there is disagreement over exactly which sections should not be taken literally.