Matthew 5:21

Anger and Murder

5:21 “You have heard that it was said to an older generation, ¹  ‘Do not murder,’ ²  and ‘whoever murders will be subjected to judgment.’

Matthew 5:27

Adultery

5:27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ ³ 

Matthew 5:33

Oaths

5:33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to an older generation, ⁴  ‘Do not break an oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ ⁵ 

Matthew 5:38

Retaliation

5:38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ ⁶ 

Matthew 5:43

Love for Enemies

5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ ⁷  and ‘hate your enemy.’

[5:21]  ¹ tn Grk “to the ancient ones.”

[5:21]  ² sn A quotation from Exod 20:13; Deut 5:17.

[5:27]  ³ sn A quotation from Exod 20:14; Deut 5:17.

[5:33]  ⁵ tn Grk “the ancient ones.”

[5:33]  ⁶ sn A quotation from Lev 19:12.

[5:38]  ⁷ sn A quotation from Exod 21:24; Lev 24:20.

[5:43]  ⁹ sn A quotation from Lev 19:18.