Question 123
Section 5: The third Part is of Man’s Thankfulness
What doth God exact in the sixth Commandment?
That neither in thought nor in gesture, much less in deed, I reproach, or hate, or harm, ora kill my Neighbour, either by my self, or by another, but cast awayb all desire of revenge; furthermore, that I hurt not my self, nor cast my selfc wittingly into any Danger. Wherefore also that Murther might not be committed, hed hath armed the Magistrate with the Sword.
What does God exact in the sixth Commandment?
That neither in thought nor in gesture, much less in deed, I reproach, or hate, or harm, ora kill my Neighbor, either by my self, or by another, but cast awayb all desire of revenge; furthermore, that I hurt not my self, nor cast my selfc wittingly into any Danger. Wherefore also that Murder might not be committed, hed has armed the Magistrate with the Sword.
a. Matthew 5:21–22; Genesis 9:6; Matthew 26:52
Matthew 5:21–22
5:21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: 5:22 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.
5:21 You have heard that it was said to the ancients, 'Do not murder' and 'Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 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.
Genesis 9:6
9:6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.
Matthew 26:52
26:52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
26:52 "Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him. "For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
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b. Ephesians 4:26; Romans 12:19; Matthew 18:35
Ephesians 4:26
4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
4:26 "Be angry, yet do not sin." Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
Romans 12:19
12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written: "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord."
Matthew 18:35
18:35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
18:35 That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart."
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c. Romans 13:14; Colossians 2:23; Matthew 4:7
Romans 13:14
13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
13:14 Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
Colossians 2:23
2:23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
2:23 Such restrictions indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-prescribed worship, their false humility, and their harsh treatment of the body; but they are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
Matthew 4:7
4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
4:7 Jesus replied, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
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d. Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:14; Matthew 26:52; Romans 13:4
Genesis 9:6
9:6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.
Exodus 21:14
21:14 But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
21:14 But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death.
Matthew 26:52
26:52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
26:52 "Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him. "For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
Romans 13:4
13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
13:4 For he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God's servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.
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