Matthew 5:22 “But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subje…”

Matthew 5:22

But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

World English Bible

But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment. Whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ will be in danger of the council. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.

American Standard Version

but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

Geneva Bible 1599

But I say vnto you, whosoeuer is angry with his brother vnaduisedly, shalbe culpable of iudgment. And whosoeuer sayth vnto his brother, Raca, shalbe worthy to be punished by the Councill. And whosoeuer shall say, Foole, shalbe worthy to be punished with hell fire.

Darby Translation

But I say unto you, that every one that is lightly angry with his brother shall be subject to the judgment; but whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be subject to [be called before] the sanhedrim; but whosoever shall say, Fool, shall be subject to the penalty of the hell of fire.

Young's Literal Translation

but I — I say to you, that every one who is angry at his brother without cause, shall be in danger of the judgment, and whoever may say to his brother, Empty fellow! shall be in danger of the sanhedrim, and whoever may say, Rebel! shall be in danger of the gehenna of the fire.

Bible in Basic English

But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be in danger of being judged; and he who says to his brother, Raca, will be in danger from the Sanhedrin; and whoever says, You foolish one, will be in danger of the hell of fire.

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Cross references

“I say”

Matthew 5:34 Matthew 5:44 Matthew 3:17 Matthew 17:5 Acts 3:20–23 Acts 7:37

Matthew 5:34 · BSB

But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;

Matthew 5:44 · BSB

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 3:17 · BSB

And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”

Matthew 17:5 · BSB

While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

Acts 3:20–23 · BSB

that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ, who has been appointed for you.

Acts 7:37 · BSB

This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’

“That”

Psalm 37:8 Genesis 37:4 Genesis 37:8 1 Samuel 22:12–23 1 Kings 21:4 2 Chronicles 16:10

Psalm 37:8 · BSB

Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.

Genesis 37:4 · BSB

When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.

Genesis 37:8 · BSB

“Do you intend to reign over us?” his brothers asked. “Will you actually rule us?” So they hated him even more because of his dream and his statements.

1 Samuel 22:12–23 · BSB

“Listen now, son of Ahitub,” said Saul. “Here I am, my lord,” he replied.

1 Kings 21:4 · BSB

So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat.

2 Chronicles 16:10 · BSB

Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people.

“his brother”

1 John 2:9 Matthew 18:35 Romans 12:10 Matthew 18:21 1 John 3:10 1 Thessalonians 4:6

1 John 2:9 · BSB

If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness.

Matthew 18:35 · BSB

That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”

Romans 12:10 · BSB

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Matthew 18:21 · BSB

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

1 John 3:10 · BSB

By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother.

1 Thessalonians 4:6 · BSB

and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

“without”

Psalm 109:3 Psalm 7:4 Psalm 25:3 Psalm 35:19 Psalm 69:4 Lamentations 3:52

Psalm 109:3 · BSB

They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.

Psalm 7:4 · BSB

if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause,

Psalm 25:3 · BSB

Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.

Psalm 35:19 · BSB

Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.

Psalm 69:4 · BSB

Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me— my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.

Lamentations 3:52 · BSB

Without cause my enemies hunted me like a bird.

“Whosoever”

Titus 3:2 1 Peter 3:9 1 Peter 2:23 Jude 1:9 Acts 17:18 Matthew 12:24

Titus 3:2 · BSB

to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

1 Peter 3:9 · BSB

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 2:23 · BSB

When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Jude 1:9 · BSB

But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

Acts 17:18 · BSB

Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was procla…

Matthew 12:24 · BSB

But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”

“Raca”

2 Samuel 6:20 James 2:20

2 Samuel 6:20 · BSB

When David returned home to bless his own household, Saul’s daughter Michal came out to meet him. “How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today!” she said. “He has uncovered himself today in the sight of the ma…

James 2:20 · BSB

O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?

“the council”

Matthew 26:59 Mark 14:55 John 11:47 Matthew 10:17 Mark 15:1 Acts 5:27

Matthew 26:59 · BSB

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

Mark 14:55 · BSB

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.

John 11:47 · BSB

Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.

Matthew 10:17 · BSB

But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues.

Mark 15:1 · BSB

Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.

Acts 5:27 · BSB

They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them.

“fool”

Proverbs 14:16 Psalm 14:1 Psalm 49:10 Psalm 92:6 Proverbs 18:6 Jeremiah 17:11

Proverbs 14:16 · BSB

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

Psalm 14:1 · BSB

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.

Psalm 49:10 · BSB

For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.

Psalm 92:6 · BSB

A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,

Proverbs 18:6 · BSB

A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

Jeremiah 17:11 · BSB

Like a partridge hatching eggs it did not lay is the man who makes a fortune unjustly. In the middle of his days his riches will desert him, and in the end he will be the fool.”

“hell”

Matthew 10:28 Luke 12:5 Revelation 20:14 Matthew 25:41 Matthew 5:29 Matthew 5:30

Matthew 10:28 · BSB

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Luke 12:5 · BSB

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

Revelation 20:14 · BSB

Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire.

Matthew 25:41 · BSB

Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

Matthew 5:29 · BSB

If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.

Matthew 5:30 · BSB

And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to depart into hell.

Also

James 3:6 Mark 9:43–48 Matthew 23:33 Matthew 23:15

James 3:6 · BSB

The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

Mark 9:43–48 · BSB

If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire.

Matthew 23:33 · BSB

You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?

Matthew 23:15 · BSB

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You traverse land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’

23So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,

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