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19 Therefore, whoever breaks[a] one of the least of these commandments and in this manner teaches people— he will be called least in the kingdom of the heavens. But whoever does and teaches them— this one will be called great in the kingdom of the heavens. 20 For I say to you that unless your righteousness abounds more[b] than [that of] the scribes and Pharisees, you will by-no-means[c] enter into the kingdom of the heavens!

Some Say Do Not Murder. I Say Do Not Get Angry

21 “You heard that it was said to[d] the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder’, and ‘Whoever murders shall be liable[e] to the judgment’.

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  1. Matthew 5:19 That is, annuls the authority of, does away with, repeals.
  2. Matthew 5:20 As seen in what follows, Jesus means it must not merely be an external righteousness.
  3. Matthew 5:20 Or, never.
  4. Matthew 5:21 Or, by.
  5. Matthew 5:21 Or, answerable, subject.

19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands(A) and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 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.(B)

Murder(C)

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

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13