Matthew 5:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't suppose that I came to do away with the Law and the Prophets. I did not come to do away with them, but to give them their full meaning.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:21

The LORD always does right, and so he wanted his Law to be greatly praised.

Matthew 3:15

Jesus answered, “For now this is how it should be, because we must do all that God wants us to do.” Then John agreed.

Matthew 7:12

Treat others as you want them to treat you. This is what the Law and the Prophets are all about.

Luke 16:17

Heaven and earth will disappear before the smallest letter of the Law does.

John 8:5

The Law of Moses teaches that a woman like this should be stoned to death! What do you say?”

Acts 18:13

and said, “This man is trying to make our people worship God in a way that is against our Law!”

Acts 21:28

They were shouting, “Friends, help us! This man goes around everywhere, saying bad things about our nation and about the Law of Moses and about this temple. He has even brought shame to this holy temple by bringing in Gentiles.”

Acts 6:13

Some men agreed to tell lies about Stephen, and they said, “This man keeps on saying terrible things about this holy temple and the Law of Moses.

Romans 10:4

But Christ makes the Law no longer necessary for those who become acceptable to God by faith.

Romans 3:31

Do we destroy the Law by our faith? Not at all! We make it even more powerful.

Romans 8:4

He did this, so that we would do what the Law commands by obeying the Spirit instead of our own desires.