Matthew 5:17
Do not think that I have come to loosen the law or the prophets. I have not come to loosen, but to fulfill.
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Psalms 40:6My enemies have spoken evils against me. When will he die and his name perish?
Matthew 3:15And responding, Jesus said to him: “Permit this for now. For in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all justice.” Then he allowed him.
Luke 16:17But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one dot of the law to fall away.
Acts 6:13And they set up false witnesses, who said: “This man does not cease to speak words against the holy place and the law.
Acts 21:28“Men of Israel, help! This is the man who is teaching, everyone, everywhere, against the people and the law and this place. Furthermore, he has even brought Gentiles into the temple, and he has violated this holy place.”
Romans 8:4so that the justification of the law might be fulfilled in us. For we are not walking according to the flesh, but according to the spirit.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:14-17
The Sermon on the Mount. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify… Read the whole commentary →