Matthew 5:38

Good News Translation

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

Cross References

Matthew 5:21

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

Matthew 5:27

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

Deuteronomy 19:19

you are to receive the punishment the accused would have received. In this way your nation will get rid of this evil.

Deuteronomy 19:21

In such cases show no mercy; the punishment is to be a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, and a foot for a foot.