Mat 5:21 | MHM | STEP | Jesus Teaches about Anger, Murder, and Reconciliation In this section, Jesus explains that the righteousness he requires goes far beyond keeping the Old Testament law on the surface. He shows that God looks at the heart, not just at actions. Jesus teaches that anger, insults, and broken relationships are serious in God’s eyes—just like murder. He also tells his followers to make things right with others before worshiping God. This teaching is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus shows how his disciples should live differently from the world. v. 21 : Jesus says, 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’ (Matthew 5:21 ). He reminds them of the commandment from the law: “Do not murder” (Exodus 20:13 ). The people had learned that murder deserved punishment from a human court.

‏ Matthew 5:21

Jesus Teaches about Anger, Murder, and Reconciliation

In this section, Jesus explains that the righteousness he requires goes far beyond keeping the Old Testament law on the surface. He shows that God looks at the heart, not just at actions. Jesus teaches that anger, insults, and broken relationships are serious in God’s eyes—just like murder. He also tells his followers to make things right with others before worshiping God. This teaching is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus shows how his disciples should live differently from the world.

v. 21: Jesus says, 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’ (Matthew 5:21 ^a). He reminds them of the commandment from the law: “Do not murder” (Exodus 20:13 ^b). The people had learned that murder deserved punishment from a human court.