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Matthew 5:38
You have knowledge that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Matthew 5:38 · Bible in Basic English
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Matthew 5:38 in other translations
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’
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In context
35 Or by the earth, because it is the resting-place for his foot; or by Jerusalem, because it is the town of the great King.
36 You may not take an oath by your head, because you are not able to make one hair white or black.
37 But let your words be simply, Yes or No: and whatever is more than these is of the Evil One.
38 You have knowledge that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
39 But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.
40 And if any man goes to law with you and takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe from him.
41 And whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.
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