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Murder, Adultery, Divorce, and Oaths
Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 5:27-30, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:33-37

One Volume
by Gary M. Burge

The Old Testament prohibition against murder is broadened to include anger (5:21–22; Exod. 20:13), with a related call to reconciliation (5:23–26). Jesus also expands the prohibition against adultery to include lust (5:31–32; Exod. 20:14). The third case involves the Old Testament prohibition of remarriage to a first spouse after a divorce and second marriage have occurred (Deut. 24:1–4). Jesus again …

Baker Publishing Group, The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge