Matthew 5:20-21

20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Murder

21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Isaiah 26:2; Matthew 18:3; John 3:5
  • 2. Exodus 20:13; Exodus 21:12; Deuteronomy 5:17

Footnotes 1

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