KJV ORIGINAL
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You've heard the old rule that was taught for generations: 'Don't murder anyone' — and if you do, you'll face serious judgment.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The ancient 'no murder' rule comes with real consequences.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was written by an anonymous author, traditionally Matthew, for a community of Jewish Christians likely in Syria during the late first century CE. It aimed
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