Matthew 5:38

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever commits murder shall be subject to judgment.’

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’

Deuteronomy 19:19

then you are to do to him just as he had plotted to do to his brother. So you will purge the evil from your midst.

Deuteronomy 19:21

Your eye must not show pity—life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.