ISB ~ Matthew 5 v21 - 48

Sometimes called the “Six Antitheses”. Jesus acts with divine authority to perfect and deepen the moral codes of the Mosaic Law (cf. 7:29). Each antithesis follows a similar format:Jesus cites the Old Law, saying, you have heard that it was said (5:21, 27, 31, 33, 38, 43), and responds with the refrain, But I say to you (5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44). The pattern underscores Jesus’ authority as a new Moses and the lawgiver of the New Covenant. See notes on Mt 2:16 and 17:5.