Matthew 5:21 - 22
ESV - 21 "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, 'You fool!' will be liable to the hell of fire.
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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says several times, "You have heard that it was said . . ." and follows it up with "But I tell you. . . ." Using the formula, Jesus creates a contrast between the ...
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