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28 bless and show kindness to those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 Whoever [a]strikes you on the cheek, offer him the other one also [simply ignore insignificant insults or losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity]. Whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either.(A) 30 Give to everyone who asks of you. [b]Whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 6:29 In this context the “slap” is not an act of violence, but more likely an insult or violation of one’s rights.
  2. Luke 6:30 Probably a prohibition against frivolous legal action.

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