Matthew 5:31

Divorce

5:31 “It was said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a legal document.’ 1 

Matthew 5:38

Retaliation

5:38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 2 

Matthew 5:43

Love for Enemies

5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ 3  and ‘hate your enemy.’

1 sn A quotation from Deut 24:1.

2 sn A quotation from Exod 21:24; Lev 24:20.

3 sn A quotation from Lev 19:18.