Matthew 5:38-42

Common English Bible

Law of retaliation

³⁸ “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.^{[a] 39} But I say to you that you must not oppose those who want to hurt you. If people slap you on your right cheek, you must turn the left cheek to them as well. ⁴⁰ When they wish to haul you to court and take your shirt, let them have your coat too. ⁴¹ When they force you to go one mile, go with them two. ⁴² Give to those who ask, and don’t refuse those who wish to borrow from you.