Cross References

Matthew 5:27

Good News Translation

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’

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“Do not commit adultery.

But a man who commits adultery doesn't have any sense. He is just destroying himself.

Do not have intercourse with another man's wife; that would make you ritually unclean.

If a man commits adultery with the wife of an Israelite, both he and the woman shall be put to death.

“You have heard that people were told in the past, ‘Do not commit murder; anyone who does will be brought to trial.’

“You have also heard that people were told in the past, ‘Do not break your promise, but do what you have vowed to the Lord to do.’

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your friends, hate your enemies.’

“‘Do not commit adultery.