Matthew 5:17-20

Matthew 5:17-20

[17] Think  not  that  I am come  to destroy  the law,  or  the prophets:  not  come  to destroy,  but  to fulfil.  [18] For  verily  I say  Till  heaven  and  earth  pass,  one  jot  or  tittle  pass  from  the law,  till  all  be fulfilled.  [19] Whosoever  therefore  shall break  least  commandments,  and  shall teach  men  so,  he shall be called  the least  in  the kingdom  of heaven:  but  whosoever  shall do  and  teach  them, the same  shall be called  great  in  the kingdom  of heaven.  [20] For  I say  That  righteousness  shall exceed  the righteousness of the scribes  and  Pharisees,  enter  into  the kingdom  of heaven. 

What does Matthew 5:17-20 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

It was natural for Jesus to explain His view of the Old Testament since He would shortly proceed to interpret it to His hearers.