<P> Matthew 5: 30 is the thirtieth verse of the fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament and is part of the Sermon on the Mount . Part of the section on adultery, it is very similar to the previous verse, but with the hand mentioned instead of the eye . For a discussion of the radicalism of these verses see Matthew 5: 29 . Jesus had stated that looking at a woman in lust is equal to the act of adultery itself and in this verse he recommends cutting off one's hand to prevent sinning . </P> <P> In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: </P>

Bible verse if your hand causes you sin cut off