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Matthew 5:28

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a woman,.... Many and severe are the prohibitions of the Jews, concerning looking upon a woman, which they aggravate as a very great sin: they say (k), it…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 5:27-28

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery - See the notes at Mat 5:21. Our Saviour in these verses explains the seventh commandment. It is probable that the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 5:27-32

We have here an exposition of the seventh commandment, given us by the same hand that made the law, and therefore was fittest to be the interpreter of it: it is the law against uncleanness, which…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

(β) Adultery, 27 32.

28. to lust after heri. e. "with a view to lust after her."

in his heart Contrast with the pure in heart, Mat 5:5.