Matthew 5:39
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39 But I say to you, do not show opposition against an evil person; but (A)whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also.
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Luke 22:50-51
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50 And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus responded and said, “[a]Stop! No more of this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.
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- Luke 22:51 Or “Leave him alone! No more”
Matthew 26:51-53
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51 And behold, (A)one of those who were with Jesus [a]reached and drew his (B)sword, and struck the (C)slave of the high priest and [b]cut off his ear. 52 Then Jesus *said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for (D)all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve [c](E)legions of (F)angels?
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- Matthew 26:51 Lit extended the hand
- Matthew 26:51 Lit took off
- Matthew 26:53 A legion equaled 6,000 troops
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