Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 5:17 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Matthew 5:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Christ Fulfills the Law
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.”
Matthew 5:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 5:17
This verse stands as a pivotal declaration in the Sermon on the Mount, addressing concerns that Jesus' ministry contradicts the Old Testament. The Greek word 'kataluo' (καταλύω) means to destroy, dismantle, or abolish. Jesus emphatically denies this intention. Instead, He came to 'fulfill' (πληρόω/plerosai) the Law and Prophets—to complete, accomplish, and bring to full expression. This fulfillment operates on multiple levels: (1) Jesus perfectly obeyed the Law's demands, (2) He accomplished the prophetic promises pointing to Messiah, and (3) He revealed the Law's deepest meaning and intent. F...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:17
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“completion”
“than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the law to fall.”
“God sent out his Son”
“who walk not after the flesh”
“we establish the law.”
“for his righteousness' sake”
“the law”
“you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.”
“But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.”
“Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.”