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NASB | Matthew 5:22 "But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, 'You good-for-nothing,' shall be guilty before the supreme court; and whoever says, 'You fool,' shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:22 "But I say to you that everyone who continues to be angry with his brother or harbors malice against him shall be guilty before the court; and whoever speaks [contemptuously and insultingly] to his brother, Raca (You empty-headed idiot)!' shall be guilty before the supreme court (Sanhedrin); and whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of the fiery hell. |
Bible Question: What point is this verse making? |
Bible Answer: Hello ray, If you haven't done so, read the entire chapter to gain the context starting at Matt. 5:1. I think the key is: Matt 5:20, "For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." Christ is basically intensifying the requirements as the Pharisees, had set up a false sense of obedience to the law. In other words, they were keeping the "letter of the law" but neglecting the spirit of it. Outwardly they appeared righteous, but inwardly their hearts were wicked. (Jer. 17:9, Matt.12:34) I hope this helps, BradK |
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