38 [a]Ye have heard that it hath been said, An (A)eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:38 He showeth clean contrary to the doctrine of the Scribes, that the sum of the second table must be understood, that we may in no wise render evil for evil, but rather suffer double injury, and do well to them that are our deadly enemies.

Eye for Eye

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a](A)

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  1. Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21