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NASB | Matthew 5:1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him. |
Bible Question: Seems someone always bring up the Bible contradiction of an eye or an eye in OT and Jesus saying turn the other cheeck in NT. Any explanations? |
Bible Answer: Here is a quote from a previous post: "Searcher: "Matthew 5:21,22 *You have heard.... But I say to you.* See vv. 27, 31, 33, 38:, 43. The quotes are from Ex. 20:13; Deut. 5:17. Jesus was not altering the terms of the law in any of these passages. Rather, he was correcting what they had 'heard' -- the rabbinical understanding of the law." "Matthew 5:38 *An eye for an eye.* The law did establish this standard as a principle for limiting retribution to that which was just (Ex. 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21). Its design was to insure that the punishment in civil cases fit the crime. It was never meant to sanction acts of personal retaliation. So again Jesus made no alteration to the true meaning of the law. He was mere explaining and affirming the law's true meaning" (MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997). Grace to you, John" The key is "...Its design was to insure that the punishment in civil cases fit the crime. It was never meant to sanction acts of personal retaliation. So again Jesus made no alteration to the true meaning of the law. He was mere explaining and affirming the law's true meaning" (MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997). ..." The old testament law concerning this was a guide for the Israeli government (after the cops are called). But people were using this as a bases for taking PERSONAL revenge (vigilante or mob justice). God bless, Pastor Glenn |