Matthew 5:21

Matthew 5:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

21 “You have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not murder,’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be answerable to the court.’

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

21 “You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not murder,’ and ‘Whoever murders shall be guilty before the court.’ [Ex 20:13; Deut 5:17; 16:18]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

21You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’

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American Standard Version (ASV)

21Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

21Ye haue heard that it was sayd vnto them of the olde time, Thou shalt not kill: for whosoeuer killeth shalbe culpable of iudgement.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

21 “You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

21“You have heard what was said to people who lived long ago. They were told, ‘Do not commit murder. (Exodus 20:13) Anyone who murders will be judged for it.’

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

21Jesus then said, ‘You know the commands that God gave to your ancestors: “You must not murder anyone. Anyone who does murder will stand in front of a judge. The judge will punish him because he has done a wrong thing.”

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

21You heard that it was said to the ancients: You will not murder, and whoever may murder will be in danger of the judgment;

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