Matthew 5:38

New Living Translation

“You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’

Cross References

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’

Deuteronomy 19:19

you must impose on the accuser the sentence he intended for the other person. In this way, you will purge such evil from among you.

Deuteronomy 19:21

You must show no pity for the guilty! Your rule should be life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.