Matthew 5:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)17 “Do not think that I came to do away with the Law of Moses or the prophets. I did not come to do away with them, but to fulfill them [i.e., their requirements and predictions]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 Do not think that I have come to do away with or undo the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to do away with or undo but to complete and fulfill them. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. See the chapterCommon English Bible17 “Don’t even begin to think that I have come to do away with the Law and the Prophets. I haven’t come to do away with them but to fulfill them. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 Do not think that I have come to loosen the law or the prophets. I have not come to loosen, but to fulfill. See the chapter |
shouting, “[You] Israelites, help [us]! This man is teaching people everywhere [to be] against our people [i.e., the Jews], the Law of Moses and this place [i.e., the Temple]; and in addition to that he has also brought Greeks [i.e., Gentiles] into the Temple and has [thereby] contaminated this holy place.”