Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:21
American Standard Version
Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
Amplified® Bible
You have heard that it was said to the men of old, You shall not kill, and whoever kills shall be liable to {and} unable to escape the punishment imposed by the court.
Contemporary English Version
You know that our ancestors were told, "Do not murder" and "A murderer must be brought to trial."
Darby English Version
Ye have heard that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not kill; but whosoever shall kill shall be subject to the judgment.
Good News Bible
"You have heard that people were told in the past, 'Do not commit murder; anyone who does will be brought to trial.'
International Standard Version
"You have heard that it was said to those who lived long ago, 'You must not murder,' and 'Whoever murders will be subject to punishment.'
King James Version
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
New American Standard Bible
"You have heard that the ancients were told, `YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER' and `Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court.'
New International Version
"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.'
New King James Version
"You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"You have heard that the ancients received the warning, 'YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER' and 'Whoever commits murder shall become liable to the court.'
Revised Standard Version
"You have heard that it was said to the men of old, 'You shall not kill; and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.'
Young's Literal Translation
`Ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not kill, and whoever may kill shall be in danger of the judgment;