Matthew 5:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 5:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 5:27 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 5:27 — KJV
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:”
— Matthew 5:27 (KJV)
Matthew 5:27 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 5:27
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: by: or, to”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:27: heard, old, time
“Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:27: heard, old, time
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:27: heard, old, shalt
“Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:27: shalt, commit, adultery
“Neither shalt thou commit adultery.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 5:27: shalt, commit, adultery
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