Matthew 5:21

God's Word

“You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘Never murder. Whoever murders will answer for it in court.’

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:18

So she said, “There’s an old saying: ‘Be sure to ask at Abel ⌞before doing anything⌟. That’s the way they settle matters.’

2 Chronicles 19:5

He appointed judges in the country, in each fortified city of Judah.

Exodus 20:13

“Never murder.

Numbers 35:12

These cities will be places of refuge from any relative who can avenge the death. So anyone accused of murder will not have to die until he has had a trial in front of the community.

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Never commit adultery.’

Matthew 5:33

“You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘Never break your oath, but give to the Lord what you swore in an oath to give him.’

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, ‘Love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’

Deuteronomy 16:18

Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every city that the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people fairly.

Deuteronomy 5:17

“Never murder.

1 John 3:15

Everyone who hates another believer is a murderer, and you know that a murderer doesn’t have eternal life.