Matthew 5:28

“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”

"But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." - Matthew 5:28
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What does Matthew 5:28 mean?

Matthew 5:28 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." This verse is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, a well-known and influential…

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The Heart of the Matter: Beyond the Surface of Lust

In Matthew 5:28, Jesus confronts us with a profound and unsettling truth: “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Through this passage, Jesus elevates the standard of righteousness far…

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A Prayer for Purity of Heart and Mind

O Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts yearning for purity and minds seeking Your wisdom. In a world fraught with temptation and distractions, we seek the guidance of Your Spirit to help us align our thoughts and actions with Your divine will. We are reminded of…

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Matthew 5:28 - "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."
Matthew 5:28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Matthew 5:28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Matthew 28:5 - "And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified."
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."
Matthew 28:5-6 - "The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."
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"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified." - Matthew 28:5
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Matthew 24:28 - "For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together."
Matthew 27:28 - "And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe."
Matthew 28:17 - "And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted."
Matthew 28:3 - "His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:"
Matthew 28:4 - "And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men."
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