In his heart (εν τη καρδια αυτου). Not just the centre of the blood circulation though it means that. Not just the emotional part …

Ye have heard—Thou shalt not commit adultery. Our Savior in these verses explains the seventh commandment. It is probable that the Pharise…

To lust after her — The intent is more strongly marked in the Greek than in the English. It is not the passing glance or even the …

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: but I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lu…

St. John Chrysostom: The Lord, having explained how much is contained in the first commandment, namely, Thou shalt not kil…

The OT command not to commit adultery (Exodus 20:14) is often treated in Jewish sources not so much as a function of purity as of theft…

Whoever shall look upon a woman. Christ's design was to condemn generally the lust of the flesh. He says that not only those who have sedu…

But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a woman
Many and severe are the prohibitions of the Jews, concerning looking upo…

Victory over the desires of the heart must be accompanied by painful exertions. But it must be done.

You have heard that it was said to them of old: You shall not commit adultery. Above, the Lord fulfilled the Law regardin…