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21 (A)You have heard that [a]the ancients were told, ‘(B)You shall not murder,’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be answerable to (C)the court.’

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  1. Matthew 5:21 Lit it was said to the ancients

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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  1. Matthew 5:21 in ancient times

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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Personal Relationships

21 “You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not murder,’ and ‘Whoever murders shall be [a]guilty before the court.’(A)

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  1. Matthew 5:21 Or liable to.

21 `Ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not kill, and whoever may kill shall be in danger of the judgment;

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27 (A)You have heard that it was said, ‘(B)You shall not commit adultery’;

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Adultery in the Heart

27 “You have heard that it was said [a]to those of old, (A)‘You shall not commit adultery.’

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  1. Matthew 5:27 NU, M omit to those of old

27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

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27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’;(A)

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27 `Ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not commit adultery;

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31 “Now it was said, ‘(A)Whoever sends his wife away is to give her a certificate of divorce’;

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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.’

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31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

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31 “It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife is to give her a certificate of divorce’;

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31 `And it was said, That whoever may put away his wife, let him give to her a writing of divorce;

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33 “Again, (A)you have heard that [a]the ancients were told, ‘[b](B)You shall not [c]make false vows, but shall fulfill your [d]vows to the Lord.’

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  1. Matthew 5:33 Lit it was said to the ancients
  2. Matthew 5:33 you and your are singular here
  3. Matthew 5:33 Or break your vows
  4. Matthew 5:33 Lit oaths

Jesus Forbids Oaths

33 “Again you have heard that (A)it was said to those of [a]old, (B)‘You shall not swear falsely, but (C)shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’

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  1. Matthew 5:33 ancient times

33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

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33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not make false vows, but you shall fulfill your vows to the Lord [as a religious duty].’

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33 `Again, ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not swear falsely, but thou shalt pay to the Lord thine oaths;

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