Matthew 5:27

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

"Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:" - Matthew 5:27
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What does Matthew 5:27 mean?

The verse Matthew 5:27 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery." This verse is taken from the famous Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus delivers a series of teachings to his followers. In this…

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Faithfulness in Heart and Action

Matthew 5:27 (KJV) states, "Ye have heard that it was said of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery." This verse, part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, highlights the importance of fidelity not only in action but also within the heart. It reminds us that adherence to God’s…

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A Prayer for Purity of Heart

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in this sacred moment, I humbly open my heart to Your presence and seek Your wisdom and guidance. I reflect on the profound words of Matthew 5:27, which states, "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit…

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Matthew 5:27 - "¶ Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:"
Matthew 5:27-28 - "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." - Matthew 5:27-28
"And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself." - Matthew 27:5
Matthew 27:5 - Show inside the Temple - Show 5 priests looking at Juda and coins - Show only a few pieces of silver coins on the floor - Show the door - Show Juda on his knees walking out the door - A cold theme
Matthew 27:5 - Show inside the Temple - Show 5 priests looking at Juda and coins - Show about 30 pieces of silver coins on the floor - Show the door - Show Juda on his knees walking out the door - A cold theme
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Matthew 27:27 - "Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers."
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Matthew 27:36 - "And sitting down they watched him there;"
Matthew 27:16 - "And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas."
Matthew 22:27 - "And last of all the woman died also."
Matthew 27:39 - "¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,"
Matthew 27:18 - "For he knew that for envy they had delivered him."
Matthew 27:28 - "And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe."
Matthew 27:8 - "Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day."
Genesis 27:5
Matthew 27:10 - "And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me."
Matthew 27:7 - "And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in."
Matthew 5:5 - "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
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