Matthew 5:38

New International Reader's Version

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye must be put out for an eye. A tooth must be knocked out for a tooth.’ (Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21)

Cross References

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard what was said to people who lived long ago. They were told, ‘Do not commit murder. (Exodus 20:13) Anyone who murders will be judged for it.’

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ (Exodus 20:14)

Deuteronomy 19:19

So do to the lying witness what he tried to do to the other person. Get rid of that evil witness.

Deuteronomy 19:21

Don’t feel sorry for that evil person. A life must be taken for a life. An eye must be put out for an eye. A tooth must be knocked out for a tooth. A hand must be cut off for a hand and a foot for a foot.