Matthew 5:38

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 5:38

BSB
You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.'
AKJV
You have heard that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
CPDV
You have heard that it was said: 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'
ERV
Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
NHEB
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'
SMT
Ye have heard, that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Commentary for Matthew 5:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:38
Summary
Ancient law permitted proportional retaliation for harm
Event
Jesus cites ancient law
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching