Matthew 5:21

Holman Christian Standard Bible

“You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:18

She said, “In the past they used to say, ‘Seek counsel in Abel,’ and that’s how they settled disputes.

2 Chronicles 19:5

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

Exodus 20:13

Do not murder.

Numbers 35:12

You will have the cities as a refuge from the avenger, so that the one who kills someone will not die until he stands trial before the assembly.

Matthew 5:27

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

Matthew 5:33

“Again, you have heard that it was said to our ancestors, You must not break your oath, but you must keep your oaths to the Lord.

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 officials for your tribes in all your towns the Lord your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.

Deuteronomy 5:17

Do not murder.

1 John 3:15

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