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Jesus Teaches with authority

The New Revised Standard Version Concerning Anger

“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister,e you will be liable to judgment; and if you insultf a brother or sister,g you will be liable to the council; and if you say, ‘You fool,’ you will be liable to the hellh of fire. 23 So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sisteri has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister,j and then come and offer your gift.

You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’* 22 But I say, if you are even angry with someone,* you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot,* you are in danger of being brought before the court.

* 5:21 ; .

* 5:22a Some manuscripts add without cause.

* 5:22b Greek uses an Aramaic term of contempt: If you say to your brother, ‘Raca.’

Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.