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Matthew 5:38-40
Darby Translation
Matthew 5:38-40
Darby Translation
38 Ye have heard that it has been said, Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.
39 But *I* say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
40 and to him that would go to law with thee and take thy body coat, leave him thy cloak also.
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Matthew 5:38-40
New International Version
Matthew 5:38-40
New International Version
Eye for Eye
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a](A) 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.(B) 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
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- Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21
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