Matthew 5:21-22
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”
What does Matthew 5:21-22 mean?
Matthew 5:21-22 in the King James Version reads: "Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger…
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In the Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus redefines righteousness in a way that challenges his listeners’ understanding of the law. Matthew 5:21-22 states, "Ye have heard that it was said of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be…
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O Eternal and Loving Father, We come before You with reverence and humility, acknowledging the profound truth You have shared with us through Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. In Matthew 5:21-22, You challenge us, saying, "You have heard that it was said of old, 'You shall not…
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