Matthew 5:21

It was said by them of old time] RV 'to them of old time.' It was said by God Himself. Hence Christ, in adding to it by His own authority ('But I say unto you'), claims to be equal to God. So also in Matthew 5:28; Matthew 5:32; Matthew 5:34; Matthew 5:39; Matthew 5:43 : see Exodus 20:13. The judgment] i.e. the local tribunals of seven men appointed in every village (Deuteronomy 16:18; 2 Chronicles 19:5, Jos. 'Antiq.'

4.8.14). They appear to have had the power of the sword.