Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 5:21
Ye have heard. Jesus now gives the law a new form to adapt it to
his kingdom. It takes a new, a deeper, a more spiritual shape and
meaning.
By them of old time. In this case, Moses. See Exodus 20:13 De 5:17.
Thou shalt not kill. One of the ten commandments. Christ, the
Divine Lawgiver, modifies it.
In danger of the judgment. The civil courts. The law provided in
every city a court of seven judges, who could sentence a criminal to
death. See Deuteronomy 16:18.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 5:21
Luke 6:17-19
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