Matthew 5:20-26
20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds athat of the scribes and Pharisees, you bwill never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Anger
21 a“You have heard that it was said to those of old, b‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable cto judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that aeveryone who is angry with his brother will be liable bto judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to cthe hell of fire. 23 aSo if byou are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 aCome to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, ayou will never get out until you have paid the last penny.
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