Matthew 5:17

New Living Translation

“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:21

Because he is righteous, the Lord has exalted his glorious law.

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him.

Matthew 7:12

“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.

Luke 16:17

But that doesn’t mean that the law has lost its force. It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest point of God’s law to be overturned.

John 8:5

The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?”

Acts 18:13

They accused Paul of “persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to our law.”

Acts 21:28

yelling, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who preaches against our people everywhere and tells everybody to disobey the Jewish laws. He speaks against the Temple—and even defiles this holy place by bringing in Gentiles.”

Acts 6:13

The lying witnesses said, “This man is always speaking against the holy Temple and against the law of Moses.

Romans 10:4

For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.

Romans 3:31

Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of course not! In fact, only when we have faith do we truly fulfill the law.

Romans 8:4

He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.