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Matthew 5:39
But, I, tell you, not to resist evil,—Nay, whoever is smiting thee on the right cheek, turn to him, the other also;
Matthew 5:39 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Matthew 5:39 in other translations
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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In context
36 Nor, by thine own head, mayest thou swear, because thou art not able to make, one hair, white or black.
37 But let your word be, Yea, yea,—Nay, nay; and, what goeth beyond these, is, of evil.
38 Ye have heard, that it was said,—Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.
39 But, I, tell you, not to resist evil,—Nay, whoever is smiting thee on the right cheek, turn to him, the other also;
40 And, him who is desiring thee to be judged, and to take, thy tunic, let him have, thy mantle also.
41 And, whoever shall impress thee one mile, go with him two:
42 To him who is asking thee, give; and, him who is desiring from thee to borrow, do not thou turn away.
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