²³ Therefore ^(A)if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, ^24 (B)leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. ^25 (C)Agree with your adversary quickly, ^(D)while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. ²⁶ Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.

Adultery in the Heart

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