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Matthew 5:19-21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 5:19-21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commands and teaches people to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.(A) 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Murder Begins in the Heart
21 “You have heard that it was said to our ancestors,[a] Do not murder,(B)[b] and whoever murders will be subject to judgment.(C)
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- Matthew 5:21 Lit to the ancients
- Matthew 5:21 Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17
Matthew 5:19-21
New International Version
Matthew 5:19-21
New International Version
19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands(A) and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.(B)
Murder(C)
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a](D) and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
Footnotes
- Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13
Matthew 5:19-21
King James Version
Matthew 5:19-21
King James Version
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 I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
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