New Testament · VERSE 39

Matthew 5:39

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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.

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Matthew 5:39 in context

Matthew 5:37

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Matthew 5:38

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Matthew 5:39SELECTED VERSE

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.

Matthew 5:40

And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

Matthew 5:41

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

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