Matthew 5:38

New English 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 it was said to an older generation, ‘Do not murder,’ and ‘whoever murders will be subjected to judgment.’

Matthew 5:27

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

Deuteronomy 19:19

you must do to him what he had intended to do to the accused. In this way you will purge evil from among you.

Deuteronomy 19:21

You must not show pity; the principle will 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.