Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 5:38 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Matthew 5:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Retaliation
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”
Matthew 5:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 5:38
The lex talionis (law of retaliation) was a just principle limiting vengeance to proportional response—only an eye for an eye, not escalating violence. But Jesus calls His followers to go beyond justice to grace, beyond fair treatment to sacrificial love, beyond rights to mercy.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:38
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“so shall it be done to him:”
“eye for eye”
“as he had thought to do to his brother: so shall you put away the evil from the midst of you.”
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