Matthew 5:38 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Bible Comments

(9) Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

(9) He shows that contrary to the doctrine of the scribes, that the sum of the second table must be so 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.

Matthew 5:38

38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: