Devine Scripture

Matthew 5:17

Matthew chapter 5 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.

Context

v.16Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

v.17This passage

v.18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 8:5

    Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such: what then sayest thou of her?

  • Matthew 7:12

    All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

  • Romans 10:4

    For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.

  • Matthew 3:15

    But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.

  • Romans 8:4

    that the ordinance of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

  • Hebrews 10:3

    But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance made of sins year by year.