27"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'


In Context

24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

25 "Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.

26 I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

27 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'

28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.

Matthew 5:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:27Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:27You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:27Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:27Ye have heard that it has been said, Thou shalt not commit adultery.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:27Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:27Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:27|You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery;'

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:27'Ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not commit adultery;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:27You have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not commit adultery: