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.’

[5:31]  ¹ sn A quotation from Deut 24:1.

[5:38]  ² sn A quotation from Exod 21:24; Lev 24:20.

[5:43]  ³ sn A quotation from Lev 19:18.