Matthew 5:21

Ye heard that it was said to those[5:21] of old: Thou shalt not kill; and whoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The 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:

In Context

20For I say to you, that except your righteousness shall exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

22But I say to you, that every one who is angry with his brother, without cause[5:22a], shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, Raca[5:22b]! shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, Thou fool! shall be in danger of hell-fire.

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Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:18-21

The Sermon on the Mount. 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For… Read the whole commentary →

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