Matthew 5:21

New Century Version

“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘You must not murder anyone. Anyone who murders another will be judged.’

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:18

Then the woman said, “In the past people would say, ‘Ask for advice at Abel,’ and the problem would be solved.

2 Chronicles 19:5

Jehoshaphat appointed judges in all the land, in each of the strong, walled cities of Judah.

Exodus 20:13

“You must not murder anyone.

Numbers 35:12

There the person will be safe from the dead person’s relative who has the duty of punishing the killer. He will not die before he receives a fair trial in court.

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You must not be guilty of adultery.’

Matthew 5:33

“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘Don’t break your promises, but keep the promises you make 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 enemies.’

Deuteronomy 16:18

Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you; they must judge the people fairly.

Deuteronomy 5:17

“You must not murder anyone.

1 John 3:15

Everyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderers have eternal life in them.