Matthew 5:21

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 5:21

BSB
You have heard that it was said to the ancients, 'Do not murder' and 'Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.'
AKJV
You have heard that it was said of them of old time, You shall not kill; and whoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
CPDV
You have heard that it was said to the ancients: 'You shall not murder; whoever will have murdered shall be liable to judgment.'
ERV
Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
NHEB
"You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, 'Do not murder;' and 'Whoever murders will be liable to judgment.'
SMT
Ye have heard that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not kill: and whoever should kill shall be subject to judgment:

Commentary for Matthew 5:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:21
Summary
Murder carries judgment under ancient law
Place
Mountain
Event
Jesus cites ancient law
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching