Murder Begins in the Heart
21 "You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, 5:21 Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17, 5:21 Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17and whoever murders will be subject to judgment. 5:21 Mt 19:18; 23:31,35; Mk 10:19; Lk 18:20; Rm 13:9; Jms 2:1122 But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister 5:22 Other mss add without a causewill be subject to judgment. Whoever insults 5:22 Lit Whoever says ‘Raca’; an Aramaic term of abuse that puts someone down, insulting one’s intelligencehis brother or sister will be subject to the court. 5:22 Lit SanhedrinWhoever says, ‘You fool! ’ will be subject to hellfire. 5:22 Lit the gehenna of fire, 5:22 Mt 18:9; Mk 9:43; Jms 3:6; 1Jn 3:15
Adultery Begins in the Heart
27 "You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. 5:27 Ex 20:14; Dt 5:18, 5:27 Ex 20:14; Dt 5:1828 But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 5:28 2Sm 11:2; Jb 31:1; Pr 6:25