Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 5:21 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Matthew 5:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Anger and Reconciliation
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: by: or, to”
Matthew 5:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 5:21
Jesus begins six antitheses contrasting superficial interpretations of the Law with His authoritative explanation. Murder was rightly condemned, but Jesus exposes the root sin: sinful anger. The Law addressed external actions; Jesus addresses internal attitudes that produce those actions.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:21
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“the murderer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person that he die.”
“Our hands have not shed this blood”
“so that he died”
“that the manslayer not die”
“even at the hand of every man's brother”