Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ New Living Translation “You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ English Standard Version “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ Berean Standard Bible You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ Berean Literal Bible You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' King James Bible Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: New King James Version “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ New American Standard Bible “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; NASB 1995 “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’ NASB 1977 “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; Legacy Standard Bible “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; Amplified Bible “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; Christian Standard Bible “You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. Holman Christian Standard Bible “You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. American Standard Version Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery: Contemporary English Version You know the commandment which says, "Be faithful in marriage." English Revised Version Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery: GOD'S WORD® Translation "You have heard that it was said, 'Never commit adultery.' Good News Translation "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' International Standard Version "You have heard that it was said, 'You are not to commit adultery.' Majority Standard Bible You have heard that it was said, ?Do not commit adultery.? NET Bible "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' New Heart English Bible "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery;' Webster's Bible Translation Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: Weymouth New Testament "You have heard that it was said, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery.' World English Bible “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery;’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou heard that it was said to the ancients: You will not commit adultery; Berean Literal Bible You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' Young's Literal Translation 'Ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not commit adultery; Smith's Literal Translation Ye have heard that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not commit adultery: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not commit adultery. Catholic Public Domain Version You have heard that it was said to the ancients: ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ New American Bible “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ New Revised Standard Version “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou have heard that it is said, You shall not commit adultery. Aramaic Bible in Plain English You have heard that it was spoken, “You shall not commit adultery.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentYou have heard that it was said: You shall not commit adultery. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Ye have heard that it was said to those of old, ?Thou shalt not commit adultery:? Mace New Testament Ye have heard that it was said, "Thou shalt not commit adultery," Weymouth New Testament "You have heard that it was said, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Adultery26Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. 27You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ 28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.… Cross References Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. Deuteronomy 5:18 You shall not commit adultery. Proverbs 6:25 Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. Job 31:1 “I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? 2 Samuel 11:2-4 One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. Leviticus 20:10 If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death. Proverbs 7:25-27 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths. / For she has brought many down to death; her slain are many in number. / Her house is the road to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death. Romans 13:9 The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God; Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” 1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. Treasury of Scripture You have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not commit adultery: Thou. Exodus 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. Leviticus 20:10 And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. Deuteronomy 5:18 Neither shalt thou commit adultery. Jump to Previous Adultery Ancients Commit Connection Heard Time WifeJump to Next Adultery Ancients Commit Connection Heard Time WifeMatthew 5 1. Jesus' sermon on the mount:3. The Beattitudes; 13. the salt of the earth; 14. the light of the world. 17. He came to fulfill the law. 21. What it is to kill; 27. to commit adultery; 33. to swear. 38. He exhorts to forgive wrong, 43. to love our enemies; 48. and to labor after perfection. You have heard that it was said This phrase indicates Jesus is addressing a common teaching or interpretation of the Law that His audience would have been familiar with. The phrase "You have heard" suggests an oral tradition or teaching that was prevalent among the Jewish people. It reflects the rabbinic method of teaching where the Law was often quoted and discussed. Jesus is referencing the traditional understanding of the Mosaic Law, which was taught by the scribes and Pharisees. This sets the stage for Jesus to provide a deeper, more spiritual interpretation of the Law. ‘Do not commit adultery.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, delivering the Sermon on the Mount, a foundational teaching moment in His ministry. 2. The Audience Primarily Jewish followers and disciples who were familiar with the Mosaic Law. 3. The Sermon on the Mount A significant teaching event where Jesus expounds on the Law and introduces deeper spiritual principles. 4. Mosaic Law The original context of the commandment against adultery, found in the Ten Commandments. 5. Mount of Beatitudes The traditional location where the Sermon on the Mount was delivered. Teaching Points Understanding the Law's IntentJesus emphasizes that the Law is not just about external actions but also about internal purity. The commandment against adultery is not only about physical acts but also about the purity of the heart and mind. Guarding the Heart Jesus' teaching calls for vigilance over our thoughts and desires. Adultery begins in the heart, and believers are encouraged to cultivate purity in their inner lives. The Role of the Holy Spirit Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live according to God's standards. The Spirit helps us to overcome sinful desires and to live in holiness. The Importance of Accountability Engaging in community and accountability can help believers maintain purity. Sharing struggles and victories with trusted fellow believers can provide support and encouragement. Reflecting Christ's Character As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His character in all areas of life, including our thoughts and relationships. This involves a commitment to integrity and faithfulness.(27) By them of old time.--Omitted in the best MSS. If retained, translate as before, to them of old time. It was probably inserted for the sake of conformity with Matthew 5:21. Here the words are simply those of the divine commandment, but it is given as it was taught in the Rabbinic schools, simply in the narrowness of the letter, without any perception that here too the commandment was "exceeding broad." It is with that teaching, as before, that our Lord contrasts His own.Verses 27-30. - The seventh commandment. The verses occur in this form only here, but vers. 29 and 30 are found in Matthew 18:8, 9 (parallel passage, Mark 9:43-47), as illustrations of another subject (vide infra). Verse 27. - By them of old time. Omit, with the Revised Version (cf. ver. 21, note). Thou shalt not (Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek You have heardἨκούσατε (Ēkousate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it was said, ἐρρέθη (errethē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2046: Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. ‘Do not commit adultery.’ μοιχεύσεις (moicheuseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3431: To commit adultery (of a man with a married woman, but also of a married man). From moichos; to commit adultery. 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