Matthew 5:17

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 5:17

BSB

Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.

AKJV

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.

CPDV

Do not think that I have come to loosen the law or the prophets. I have not come to loosen, but to fulfill.

ERV

Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfill.

NHEB

"Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy, but to fulfill.

SMT

Think not that I have come to abolish the law, or the prophets: for I have come not abolish, but to complete.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 5:17

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Commentary for Matthew 5:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 5:17

Summary

Jesus fulfills rather than abolishes scripture

Place

Mountain

Event

Jesus affirms the law

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD