Matthew 5:33

Oaths

5:33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to an older generation, ¹  ‘Do not break an oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ ² 

Matthew 5:43

Love for Enemies

5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ ³  and ‘hate your enemy.’

Matthew 5:21

Anger and Murder

5:21 “You have heard that it was said to an older generation, ⁴  ‘Do not murder,’ ⁵  and ‘whoever murders will be subjected to judgment.’

[5:33]  ¹ tn Grk “the ancient ones.”

[5:33]  ² sn A quotation from Lev 19:12.

[5:43]  ³ sn A quotation from Lev 19:18.

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

[5:21]  ⁶ sn A quotation from Exod 20:13; Deut 5:17.