Matthew 5:17

New International Reader's Version

“Do not think I have come to get rid of what is written in the Law or in the Prophets. I have not come to do this. Instead, I have come to fulfill what is written.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord wanted his people to see how great and glorious his law is. He wanted to show them that he always does what is right.

Matthew 3:15

Jesus replied, “Let it be this way for now. It is right for us to do this. It carries out God’s holy plan.” Then John agreed.

Matthew 7:12

In everything, do to others what you would want them to do to you. This is what is written in the Law and in the Prophets.

Luke 16:17

It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest part of a letter to drop out of the Law.

John 8:5

In the Law, Moses commanded us to kill such women by throwing stones at them. Now what do you say?”

Acts 18:13

They made a charge against Paul. They said, “This man is talking people into worshiping God in wrong ways. Those ways are against the law.”

Acts 21:28

“Fellow Israelites, help us!” they shouted. “This is the man who teaches everyone in all places against our people. He speaks against our law and against this holy place. Besides, he has brought Greeks into the temple. He has made this holy place ‘unclean.’ ”

Acts 6:13

They found witnesses who were willing to tell lies. These liars said, “This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place. He also speaks against the law.

Romans 10:4

Christ has fulfilled everything the law was meant to do. So now everyone who believes can be right with God.

Romans 3:31

Does faith make the law useless? Not at all! We agree with the law.

Romans 8:4

Jesus does for us everything the holy law requires. The power of sin should no longer control the way we live. The Holy Spirit should control the way we live.