Matthew 5:21

New International Version

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:18

She continued, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Get your answer at Abel,’ and that settled it.

2 Chronicles 19:5

He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

Exodus 20:13

“You shall not murder.

Numbers 35:12

They will be places of refuge from the avenger, so that anyone accused of murder may not die before they stand 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 the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’

Matthew 5:38

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for 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 each of your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly.

Deuteronomy 5:17

“You shall not murder.

1 John 3:15

Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.