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Matthew 5:21-26 Jesus Teaches His Disciples

21 Murder
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’

22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,

24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.

26 I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

Cross References for Matthew 5:21-26

Genesis 9:5-6 - And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from eve... Click to read the verse Genesis 9:5-6 Click to read the verse Genesis 9:5-6

Exodus 20:13 - “You shall not murder. Click to read the verse Exodus 20:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:13

1 Kings 2:5-6 - “Now you yourself know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to the two commanders of ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:5-6 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:5-6

Exodus 21:12-14 - Personal Injuries “Anyone who strikes a man and kills him shall surely be put to death. Click to read the verse Exodus 21:12-14 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:12-14

Deuteronomy 16:18 - Judges Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town the Lord your God is ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:18

Deuteronomy 5:17 - “You shall not murder. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:17

Matthew 5:43 - Love for Enemies “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 5:43 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:43

Matthew 5:38 - An Eye for an Eye “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 5:38 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:38

Numbers 35:12 - They will be places of refuge from the avenger, so that a person accused of murder may not die ... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:12 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:12

Numbers 35:16-21 - “‘If a man strikes someone with an iron object so that he dies, he is a murderer; the murderer ... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:16-21 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:16-21

Matthew 5:33 - Oaths “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:33

Job 8:8-10 - “Ask the former generations and find out what their fathers learned, Click to read the verse Job 8:8-10 Click to read the verse Job 8:8-10

2 Samuel 20:18 - She continued, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Get your answer at Abel,’ and that settled it. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:18 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:18

Numbers 35:30-34 - “‘Anyone who kills a person is to be put to death as a murderer only on the testimony of witnes... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:30-34 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:30-34

Matthew 5:27 - Adultery “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 5:27 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:27

1 Kings 2:31-32 - Then the king commanded Benaiah, “Do as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so clear me ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:31-32 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:31-32

Deuteronomy 21:7-9 - and they shall declare: “Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it done. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:7-9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:7-9