Matthew 5:17

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Cross-references

Matthew 3:15 uses 'fulfill all righteousness'—same verb as here—connecting Jesus' baptism to His mission to fulfill the Law.

Matthew 8:4 Parallel

In Matthew 8:4, Jesus instructs the healed leper to offer the gift Moses commanded—demonstrating his commitment to fulfill the Law.

In Matthew 11:13, Jesus says the Law and Prophets prophesied until John—showing their fulfillment in his ministry.

Isaiah 42:21 foretells God magnifying the Law through His Servant — Jesus exalts and fulfills it.

Hebrews 10:3-12 contrasts futile repeated sacrifices with Christ's once-for-all offering, fulfilling the Law's demands.

Colossians 2:17 calls OT laws a shadow — Christ is the substance, fulfilling what they prefigured.

Galatians 4:4 confirms Jesus was born under the law — the necessary condition for him to fulfill it.

Galatians 3:17-24 explains the Law as a tutor leading to Christ—showing how Jesus fulfills its purpose.

Romans 3:31 Parallel

Romans 3:31 directly states faith establishes the Law, not voids it—matching Jesus' claim of fulfillment.

Luke 16:17 Parallel

Luke 16:17 affirms that every detail of the Law remains—reinforcing Jesus' statement that He came not to abolish but to fulfill.

Psalm 40:6-8 prophesies a servant who delights to do God's will — Jesus fulfills the Law through perfect, inward obedience.

In Galatians 3:24, the law is a guardian leading to Christ—showing its ultimate purpose fulfilled in Jesus.

Romans 10:4 Parallel

Romans 10:4 calls Christ the end (goal) of the Law—complementing Jesus' mission to fulfill it.

John 8:5 Parallel

John 8:5 shows the Law cited against Jesus, illustrating the tension He addresses—He fulfills the Law's deeper intent.

Romans 8:4 Parallel

Romans 8:4 shows that Christ's fulfillment enables believers, through the Spirit, to meet the law's righteous requirement.

In 1 Corinthians 9:21, Paul says he is under Christ’s law, not the Mosaic Law—contrasting with Jesus' statement of fulfilling it.

Galatians 4:5 reveals the redemptive purpose: Christ subjects to the law to redeem those under its curse.

Acts 6:13 Parallel

Acts 6:13 records false charges that Stephen speaks against the Law—same accusation Jesus preemptively refutes.

Acts 18:13 Parallel

Acts 18:13 shows Paul accused of teaching against the Law—echoing the controversy Jesus addresses.

Acts 21:28 Parallel

Acts 21:28 again features accusation of speaking against the Law—consistent with Jesus' declaration.

Mark 10:19 Parallel

In Mark 10:19, Jesus recites the commandments—demonstrating his respect for the Law he came to fulfill.

Mark 7:13 Related theme

In Mark 7:13, Jesus condemns traditions that nullify God's word—aligning with his purpose to uphold the Law.