Matthew 5: 21-26
‘You have heard that it was said to those
of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall
be liable to judgment.” But I say to you that if you are angry with
a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you
insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and
if you say, “You fool”, you will be liable to the hell of fire. So
when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that
your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift
there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother
or sister, and then come and offer your gift. Come to terms quickly
with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or
your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the
guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you
will never get out until you have paid the last penny.
