Matthew 5:38 “Here’s another old saying that deserves a second look: ‘Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.’ Is that going to get us anywhere? Here’s what I propose: ‘Don’t hit back at all.’ If someone strikes you, stand “You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.’ “You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ “You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH [punishment that fits the offense].’ “Your ancestors have also been taught, ‘Take an eye in exchange for an eye and a tooth in exchange for a tooth.’ “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’