Matthew 5:21-22
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.’ 22 But I say to you that (C)whoever is angry with his brother [b]without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, (D)‘Raca!’[c] shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, [d]‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of [e]hell fire.
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- Matthew 5:21 in ancient times
- Matthew 5:22 NU omits without a cause
- Matthew 5:22 Lit., in Aram., Empty head
- Matthew 5:22 Gr. More
- Matthew 5:22 Gr. Gehenna
Matthew 5:27-28
New King James Version
Adultery in the Heart
27 “You have heard that it was said [a]to those of old, (A)‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever (B)looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
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- Matthew 5:27 NU, M omit to those of old
Matthew 5:31-39
New King James Version
Marriage Is Sacred and Binding(A)
31 “Furthermore it has been said, (B)‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that (C)whoever divorces his wife for any reason except [a]sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.
Jesus Forbids Oaths
33 “Again you have heard that (D)it was said to those of [b]old, (E)‘You shall not swear falsely, but (F)shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, (G)do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is (H)God’s throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of (I)the great King. 36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 (J)But let [c]your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.
Go the Second Mile(K)
38 “You have heard that it was said, (L)‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 (M)But I tell you not to resist an evil person. (N)But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
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- Matthew 5:32 Or fornication
- Matthew 5:33 ancient times
- Matthew 5:37 Lit. your word be yes yes
Matthew 5:43-44
New King James Version
Love Your Enemies(A)
43 “You have heard that it was said, (B)‘You shall love your neighbor (C)and hate your enemy.’ 44 [a]But I say to you, (D)love your enemies, bless those who curse you, (E)do good to those who hate you, and pray (F)for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
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- Matthew 5:44 NU But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
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