Matthew 5:38

Free Bible Version

You've heard that the law said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’

Cross References

Matthew 5:21

You've heard that the law said to the people of long ago: ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who commits murder will be condemned as guilty.’

Matthew 5:27

You've heard that the law said, ‘Don't commit adultery.’

Deuteronomy 19:19

then you must punish the accuser in the same way they wanted to punish their victim. You must eliminate this evil from among you.

Deuteronomy 19:21

Don't show any mercy. The rule is life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot.