20. You must obey God's commands better than the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law obey them. If you don't, I promise you that you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.
21. You know that our ancestors were told, “Do not murder” and “A murderer must be brought to trial.”
22. But I promise you that if you are angry with someone, you will have to stand trial. If you call someone a fool, you will be taken to court. And if you say that someone is worthless, you will be in danger of the fires of hell.
23. So if you are about to place your gift on the altar and remember that someone is angry with you,
24. leave your gift there in front of the altar. Make peace with that person, then come back and offer your gift to God.
25. Before you are dragged into court, make friends with the person who has accused you of doing wrong. If you don't, you will be handed over to the judge and then to the officer who will put you in jail.
26. I promise you that you will not get out until you have paid the last penny you owe.
27. You know the commandment which says, “Be faithful in marriage.”