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NASB | Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure--pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure--pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return." |
Bible Question:
How is "an eye for an eye" relevant after the New Testament? I have always wondered that, since in the New Testament Jesus said to "turn the other cheek," and that the second greatest commandment is (also) love, how does "an eye for an eye" play out now? is it relevant? if not, why is it even in the Bible? As a Christian how would I apply an "an eye for an eye" in a loving way? (because as i understand it, it is supposed to be done with love, right?) Should it even apply now? how could i, if i wanted to, quote the verse to explain something that i or someone else did and be Biblically correct? why would it be correct? in what situations? A lot of people use the "eye for an eye" verse from the Old Testament to justify things which i personally feel are not motivated by love. I guess motivated is a good word. shouldn't love be the motivation? a lot of these people are very religious people. pastors, priests, anyone. How can you invoke the "eye for an eye" verse in a loving way? I've always wondered this and never thought about actually asking someone who probably knows the answer. it would help also if someone who uses this verse to justify certain things could explain also. Thanks, Brad |
Bible Answer: Hi, Brad... Welcome to the forum! This command from Exodus 21:23-25 was a matter of balance. A man repays what is due, not less or more. This is perfectly reflected in the New Testament. What the Law requires must be satisfied (Matthew 5:18) -- no less and no more (Romans 6:23). A holy God who will judge all men demands perfection. The Law does its work by showing us how we have utterly failed (Romans 3:10-12). In face of conviction, we explain the gospel that Christ died for just such people (Romans 5:8). What is more loving than to declare the good news? In Him, Doc |