78. That by committing adultery is also meant to commit obscene acts, speak lascivious words, and think filthy thoughts, is evident from the Lord's words in Matthew:
Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a strange woman (A.V. a woman) to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. Matt. v 27, 28.
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