Matthew 5:38

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

“You have heard what was said [Exodus 21:24], ‘Take an eye [from someone] if he takes yours, and take a tooth [from someone] if he takes yours.’

Cross References

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard what was said [Exodus 20:14], ‘You must not be sexually unfaithful to your mate.’

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard what was said to the people in times past [Exodus 20:13], ‘You must not murder,’ and whoever does will be subject to judgment.