Matthew 5:21

21 "You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, 'Never murder. Whoever murders will answer for it in court.'

Matthew 5:21 In-Context

19 So whoever sets aside any command that seems unimportant and teaches others to do the same will be unimportant in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever does and teaches what the commands say will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 I can guarantee that unless you live a life that has God's approval and do it more faithfully than the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
21 "You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, 'Never murder. Whoever murders will answer for it in court.'
22 But I can guarantee that whoever is angry with another believer will answer for it in court. Whoever calls another believer an insulting name will answer for it in the highest court. Whoever calls another believer a fool will answer for it in hellfire.
23 "So if you are offering your gift at the altar and remember there that another believer has something against you,
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