Matthew 5:38

Modern English Version

“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 it was said by the ancients, ‘You shall not murder,’ and ‘Whoever murders shall be in danger of the judgment.’

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said by the ancients, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’

Deuteronomy 19:19

then you must do to him as he conspired to have done to his brother. In this way you must remove the evil from among you.

Deuteronomy 19:21

You must not show pity. But life will be for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.