Having spoken of the ideal character of his disciples (Matthew 6:3-10), and of their need of allowing that character to appear (Matthew 6:11-16), our Lord turns to speak of the position that they should hold towards the religion of the day (Matthew 6:17 - Matthew 6:18), of which the Law was the accepted standard.
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Matthew 5:17
Matthew 5:17
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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