Matthew 5:17

Fulfillment of the Law and Prophets

5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have not come to abolish these things but to fulfill them. ¹ 

Matthew 5:21

Anger and Murder

5:21 “You have heard that it was said to an older generation, ²  ‘Do not murder,’ ³  and ‘whoever murders will be subjected to judgment.’

[5:17]  ¹ tn Grk “not come to abolish but to fulfill.” Direct objects (“these things,” “them”) were frequently omitted in Greek when clear from the context, but have been supplied here to conform to contemporary English style.

[5:21]  ² tn Grk “to the ancient ones.”

[5:21]  ³ sn A quotation from Exod 20:13; Deut 5:17.