I gave my back to those who beat me,
and my cheeks to those who tore out my beard.
I did not hide my face from scorn and spitting.(A)

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39 But I tell you, don’t resist[a] an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 5:39 Or don’t set yourself against, or don’t retaliate against

29 If anyone hits you on the cheek,(A) offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either.

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