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.^(A)

Murder^(B)

²¹ “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,^[a](C) and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ ²² But I tell you that anyone who is angry^(D) with a brother or sister^[b][c] will be subject to judgment.^(E) Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’^[d] is answerable to the court.^(F) And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.^(G)

Adultery

²⁷ “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’^{[a](A) 28} But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.^(B)

Oaths

³³ “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath,^(A) but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’^{(B) 34} But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all:^(C) either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;^(D)

³⁷ All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’;^(A) anything beyond this comes from the evil one.^[a](B)