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Matthew 5:28-32

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.

30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

31 Divorce
“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’

32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery.

Cross References for Matthew 5:28-32

Genesis 3:6 - When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and al... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:6

1 John 2:16 - For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting o... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:16 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:16

Genesis 39:7 - and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” Click to read the verse Genesis 39:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:7

2 Samuel 11:2 - One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roo... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 11:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 11:2

James 1:14-15 - but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Click to read the verse James 1:14-15 Click to read the verse James 1:14-15

Job 31:1 - “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl. Click to read the verse Job 31:1 Click to read the verse Job 31:1

1 John 3:15 - Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:15 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:15

2 Peter 2:14 - With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce the unstable; they are experts... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:14 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:14

Genesis 34:2 - When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the ruler of that area, saw her, he took her and violated... Click to read the verse Genesis 34:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 34:2

Ecclesiastes 11:9 - Be happy, young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your y... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:9

Genesis 12:14 - When Abram came to Egypt, the Egyptians saw that she was a very beautiful woman. Click to read the verse Genesis 12:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 12:14

Matthew 5:22 - But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, an... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22

Job 31:9 - “If my heart has been enticed by a woman, or if I have lurked at my neighbor’s door, Click to read the verse Job 31:9 Click to read the verse Job 31:9

Psalms 119:37 - Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:37 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:37

Exodus 20:17 - “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his ma... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:17

Romans 7:7 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7

Psalms 101:3 - I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling... Click to read the verse Psalms 101:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 101:3

Romans 7:14 - We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. Click to read the verse Romans 7:14 Click to read the verse Romans 7:14

Ezekiel 18:6 - He does not eat at the mountain shrines or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does no... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:6 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:6

Proverbs 6:25 - Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes, Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:25

Psalms 119:96 - To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:96 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:96

Romans 7:7-8 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7-8 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7-8

Proverbs 24:9 - The schemes of folly are sin, and men detest a mocker. Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:9

Zechariah 8:17 - do not plot evil against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” dec... Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:17 Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:17

Matthew 5:32 - But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:32 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:32

James 1:14 - but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Click to read the verse James 1:14 Click to read the verse James 1:14

Matthew 7:29 - because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. Click to read the verse Matthew 7:29 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:29

Matthew 5:39 - But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn t... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:39 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:39

Matthew 7:28-29 - When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, Click to read the verse Matthew 7:28-29 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:28-29

Proverbs 7:25 - Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths. Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:25

Ezekiel 23:16 - As soon as she saw them, she lusted after them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 23:16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 23:16

Genesis 39:7-23 - and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” Click to read the verse Genesis 39:7-23 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:7-23