Matthew 5:38

The Scriptures 1998

“You heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,’

Cross References

Matthew 5:21

“You heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder,’ and whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.

Matthew 5:27

“You heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’

Deuteronomy 19:19

then you shall do to him as he thought to have done to his brother. Thus you shall purge the evil from your midst.

Deuteronomy 19:21

“And let your eye not pardon, life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.