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Matthew 5:21
New King James Version
Matthew 5:21
New King James Version
Murder Begins in the Heart(A)
21 “You have heard that it was said to those [a]of old, (B)‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’
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- Matthew 5:21 in ancient times
Matthew 5:21
Tree of Life Version
Matthew 5:21
Tree of Life Version
21 “You have heard it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and whoever commits murder shall be subject to judgment.’
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Matthew 5:21
New International Version
Matthew 5:21
New International Version
Murder(A)
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a](B) and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
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- Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13
Matthew 5:21
English Standard Version
Matthew 5:21
English Standard Version
Anger
21 (A)“You have heard that it was said to those of old, (B)‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable (C)to judgment.’
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Tree of Life Version (TLV)
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New International Version (NIV) 
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English Standard Version (ESV) 
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