^{22 Ref} But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, 'Raca{"Raca" is an Aramaic insult, related to the word for "empty" and conveying the idea of empty-headedness.}!' shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna{Gehenna is another name for Hell that brings to mind an image of a burning garbage dump with dead bodies in it.}.

^{23 Ref} "If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you,

^{24 Ref} leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.