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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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:37 Lit. your word be yes yes

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