Matthew 5:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
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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- Matthew 5:19 That is, annuls the authority of, does away with, repeals.
- Matthew 5:20 As seen in what follows, Jesus means it must not merely be an external righteousness.
- Matthew 5:20 Or, never.
- Matthew 5:21 Or, by.
- Matthew 5:21 Or, answerable, subject.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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