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Matthew 5:21
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19 aWhoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.  
20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds athe righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.  

Murder Begins in the Heart

21 “You have heard that it was said to those1 of old, a‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’  
22 But I say to you that awhoever is angry with his brother1 without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, b‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says,3 ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of4 hell fire.  
23 Therefore aif you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,  
24 aleave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.  
25 aAgree with your adversary quickly, bwhile you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.  
26 Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.

Adultery in the Heart

27 “You have heard that it was said1 to those of old, a‘You shall not commit adultery.’  
28 But I say to you that whoever alooks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.  
29 aIf your right eye causes you to1 sin, bpluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.  
30 And if your right hand causes you to1 sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.  
Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:21

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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;


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