Matthew 5:17
Jesus' Attitude toward the Law
17 "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.
Other Translations of Matthew 5:17
King James Version
Jesus' Attitude toward the Law
17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
English Standard Version
Jesus' Attitude toward the Law
17 "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.
The Message
Jesus' Attitude toward the Law
17 "Don't suppose for a minute that I have come to demolish the Scriptures - either God's Law or the Prophets. I'm not here to demolish but to complete. I am going to put it all together, pull it all together in a vast panorama.
New King James Version
Jesus' Attitude toward the Law
17 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.
New Living Translation
Jesus' Attitude toward the Law
17 "Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 5:17