Matthew 5:20-22
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Concerning Anger
21 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” 22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister,[a] you will be liable to judgement; and if you insult[b] a brother or sister,[c] you will be liable to the council; and if you say, “You fool”, you will be liable to the hell[d] of fire.
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- Matthew 5:22 Gk a brother; other ancient authorities add without cause
- Matthew 5:22 Gk say Raca to (an obscure term of abuse)
- Matthew 5:22 Gk a brother
- Matthew 5:22 Gk Gehenna
Matthew 5:27-28
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Concerning Adultery
27 ‘You have heard that it was said, “You shall not commit adultery.” 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
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Matthew 5:33-34
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Concerning Oaths
33 ‘Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.” 34 But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God,
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Matthew 5:37
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
37 Let your word be “Yes, Yes” or “No, No”; anything more than this comes from the evil one.[a]
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- Matthew 5:37 Or evil
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