Matthew 5:21-26

Evangelical Heritage Version

Sinful Anger

²¹ “You have heard that it was said to people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,^[a] and whoever murders will be subject to judgment.’ ²² But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause^[b] will be subject to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca,’^[c] will have to answer to the Sanhedrin. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of hell^[d] fire.

²³ “So if you are about to offer your gift at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, ²⁴ leave your gift there in front of the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother. Then come and offer your gift.

²⁵ “If someone accuses you, reach an agreement with him quickly, while you are with him on the way. Otherwise your accuser may bring you to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you will be thrown into prison. ²⁶ Amen I tell you: You will never get out until you have paid the last penny.