Question 105
Section 40: Lord’s Day 40
What doth God require in the sixth command?
That neither in thoughts, nor words, nor gestures, much less in deeds, I dishonour, hate, wound or kill my neighbour, by myself or by another;a but that I lay aside all desire of revenge:b also, that I hurt not myself, nor wilfully expose myself to any danger:c wherefore also the magistrate is armed with the sword, to prevent murder.d
a. Matthew 5:21–22; Proverbs 12:18; 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.
Proverbs 12:18
12:18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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 5:39–40
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 5:39–40
5:39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 5:40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.
5:39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; 5:40 if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;
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c. Matthew 4:5–7; Colossians 2:23
Matthew 4:5–7
4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
4:5 Then the devil took Him to the holy city and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple. 4:6 "If You are the Son of God," he said, "throw Yourself down. For it is written: 'He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.'" 4:7 Jesus replied, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
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.
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d. Genesis 9:6; 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.
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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