Matthew 5:29 Meaning
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Context Explained
27Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
28But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
29And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
30And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
31It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 18:9
Both verses highlight the importance of addressing sin seriously.
Mark 9:47
This verse similarly warns about the consequences of sin in relation to hell.
Galatians 5:24
This verse speaks of crucifying the flesh, relating to self-discipline against sin.
Source: Matthew 5:29