Matthew 5:21

New Living Translation

“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:18

Then she continued, “There used to be a saying, ‘If you want to settle an argument, ask advice at the town of Abel.’

2 Chronicles 19:5

He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns,

Exodus 20:13

“You must not murder.

Numbers 35:12

These cities will be places of protection from a dead person’s relatives who want to avenge the death. The slayer must not be put to death before being tried by the community.

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’

Matthew 5:33

“You have also heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you make to the Lord.’

Matthew 5:38

“You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’

Matthew 5:43

“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy.

Deuteronomy 16:18

“Appoint judges and officials for yourselves from each of your tribes in all the towns the Lord your God is giving you. They must judge the people fairly.

Deuteronomy 5:17

“You must not murder.

1 John 3:15

Anyone who hates another brother or sister is really a murderer at heart. And you know that murderers don’t have eternal life within them.