Matthew 5:21

Good News Translation

“You have heard that people were told in the past, ‘Do not commit murder; anyone who does will be brought to trial.’

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:18

She said, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Go and get your answer in the city of Abel’—and that's just what they did.

2 Chronicles 19:5

He appointed judges in each of the fortified cities of Judah

Exodus 20:13

“Do not commit murder.

Numbers 35:12

There you will be safe from the dead person's relative who seeks revenge. No one accused of manslaughter is to be put to death without a public trial.

Matthew 5:27

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

Matthew 5:33

“You have also heard that people were told in the past, ‘Do not break your promise, but do what you have vowed to the Lord to do.’

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 friends, hate your enemies.’

Deuteronomy 16:18

“Appoint judges and other officials in every town that the Lord your God gives you. These men are to judge the people impartially.

Deuteronomy 5:17

“‘Do not commit murder.

1 John 3:15

Those who hate others are murderers, and you know that murderers do not have eternal life in them.