Matthew 5:20-22

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁰ For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.

Murder Begins in the Heart

²¹ ‘You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder,^(A)[a] and whoever murders will be subject to judgement.^{(B) 22} But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister^[b] will be subject to judgement. Whoever insults^[c] his brother or sister will be subject to the court.^[d] Whoever says, “You fool! ” will be subject to hellfire.^[e](C)