21 “You
have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder,
and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22
But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause
shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother,
‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’
shall be in danger of hell fire. 23 Therefore
if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother
has something against you, 24 leave your gift
there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your
brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Agree
with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest
your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to
the officer, and you be thrown into prison. 26
Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till
you have paid the last penny."