Matthew 5:21 - Tree of Life Version

²¹ “You have heard it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever commits murder shall be subject to judgment.’

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ You have heard that it was said to the men of old, You shall not kill, and whoever kills shall be liable to and unable to escape the punishment imposed by the court. [Exod. 20:13; Deut. 5:17; 16:18.]

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ 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:

Common English Bible

²¹ “You have heard that it was said to those who lived long ago, Don’t commit murder, and all who commit murder will be in danger of judgment.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ You have heard that it was said to the ancients: 'You shall not murder; whoever will have murdered shall be liable to judgment.'

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not kill. And whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment.

Matthew 5:21 Cross References

2 Samuel 20:18

Then she spoke up saying, “They used to say in old time, ‘They shall surely seek counsel at Abel and that’s how they settled any dispute.

2 Chronicles 19:5

He also appointed judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city.

Exodus 20:13

“Do not murder.

Numbers 35:12

They are to be cities for refuge from the avenger, so the manslayer may not die before standing trial before the assembly.

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’

Matthew 5:33

“Again, you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall carry out your oaths to Adonai.’

Matthew 5:38

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’

Matthew 5:43

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’

Deuteronomy 16:18

“Judges and officers you are to appoint within all your gates that Adonai your God is giving you, according to your tribes; and they are to judge the people with righteous judgment.

Deuteronomy 5:17

‘Do not murder. ‘Do not commit adultery. ‘Do not steal. ‘Do not bear false witness against your neighbor.

1 John 3:15

Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer—and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.