Matthew 5:38
Other Translations of Matthew 5:38
King James Version
Love for Enemies
38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
English Standard Version
Love for Enemies
38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
The Message
Love for Enemies
38 "Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.'
New King James Version
Love for Enemies
38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
New Living Translation
Love for Enemies
38 "You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 5:38
Commentary on Matthew 5:38-42
(Read Matthew 5:38-42)
The plain instruction is, Suffer any injury that can be borne, for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. And the sum of all is, that Christians must avoid disputing and striving. If any say, Flesh and blood cannot pass by such an affront, let them remember, that flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and those who act upon right principles will have most peace and comfort.