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Matthew 5:37-40
New King James Version
Matthew 5:37-40
New King James Version
37 (A)But let [a]your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.
Go the Second Mile(B)
38 “You have heard that it was said, (C)‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 (D)But I tell you not to resist an evil person. (E)But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.
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- Matthew 5:37 Lit. your word be yes yes
Matthew 5:37-40
New International Version
Matthew 5:37-40
New International Version
37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’;(A) anything beyond this comes from the evil one.[a](B)
Eye for Eye
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[b](C) 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.(D) 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
Footnotes
- Matthew 5:37 Or from evil
- Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21
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