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Matthew 5:17

Think not that I came to loose the law or the prophets: not that I might loose, but that I might fulfill.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

In Context

16So let your light shine before the sons of men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

18For, Amen I say unto you, that until heaven and earth shall pass away, one yod, or one point, shall not pass from the law, till all be done.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:15But Jeshu answered and said unto him, Permit now; for thus it becometh us to accomplish all righteousness. And then he permitted him.

Luke 16:17But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than one letter from the law to pass away.

Acts 6:13AND witnesses of falsehood arose, and said, This man ceases not from speaking words contrary to the law and against this holy place.

Acts 21:28crying out, and saying, Men, sons of Israel, help! This is the man who contrary to our people teacheth every where, and contrary to the law, and against this place. And also Aramoyee hath he brought into the temple, and profaned this holy place.

Romans 8:4that the righteousness of the law might in us be fulfilled, who walk not in the flesh, but in 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 →

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