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Matthew 5:38-42
Legacy Standard Bible
Matthew 5:38-42
Legacy Standard Bible
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 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your [a]tunic, let him have your [b]garment also. 41 And whoever [c]forces you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 (D)Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.
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- Matthew 5:40 A garment worn next to the body
- Matthew 5:40 An outer garment
- Matthew 5:41 Lit will force
Matthew 5:38-42
New International Version
Matthew 5:38-42
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. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.(C)
Footnotes
- Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21
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