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Matthew 5:38The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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38 Ἠκούσατε ὅτι ἐρρέθη Ὀφθαλμὸν ἀντὶ ὀφθαλμοῦ καὶ ὀδόντα ἀντὶ ὀδόντος.
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Matthew 5:38King James Version
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38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
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Matthew 5:38American Standard Version
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38 Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
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Matthew 5:38The Bible in Living English
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38 “You have heard that it was said ‘an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’
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Matthew Study Notes—Chapter 5New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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You heard that it was said: See study note on Mt 5:21.
Eye for eye and tooth for tooth: In Jesus’ day, these words from the Law (Ex 21:24; Le 24:20) were misapplied to condone personal vengeance. However, this law was properly applied only after cases came to trial and the appointed judges determined the appropriate punishment.—De 19:15-21.
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