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Matthew 5:38-41
New American Standard Bible 1995
Matthew 5:38-41
New American Standard Bible 1995
38 “(A)You have heard that it was said, ‘(B)An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but (C)whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take your [a]shirt, let him have your [b]coat also. 41 Whoever [c]forces you to go one mile, go with him two.
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- Matthew 5:40 Lit tunic; i.e. a garment worn next to the body
- Matthew 5:40 Lit cloak; i.e. an outer garment
- Matthew 5:41 Lit will force
Matthew 5:38-41
New International Version
Matthew 5:38-41
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. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.
Footnotes
- Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21
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