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but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.
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Sin Begins in the Heart
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus radically expands the understanding of adultery. He teaches that sin isn't just the external act but originates in the 'inner man'—the heart, which includes our intellect, will, and affections. By condemning the lustful look, Jesus targets the very source of sin, showing that God's law judges our hidden thoughts and desires, not just our public actions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Ye have heard—Thou shalt not commit adultery. Our Savior in these verses explains the seventh commandment. It is probable that the Pharise…
In his heart (εν τη καρδια αυτου). Not just the centre of the blood circulation though it means that. Not just the emotional part …
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
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Baptist
In this case, our King again sets aside the interpretations of men concerning the commands of God and reveals the law in its vast spiritual breadth…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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.
Everything is bestowed to save us from …
13th Century
Catholic
You have heard that it was said to them of old: You shall not commit adultery. Above, the Lord fulfilled the Law regardin…
