Matthew 5:38-42

Contemporary English Version

Revenge

(Luke 6.29,30)

^38 (A) You know you have been taught, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” ³⁹ But I tell you not to try to get even with a person who has done something to you. When someone slaps your right cheek,^[a] turn and let that person slap your other cheek. ⁴⁰ If someone sues you for your shirt, give up your coat as well. ⁴¹ If a soldier forces you to carry his pack one kilometer, carry it two kilometers.^{[b] 42} When people ask you for something, give it to them. When they want to borrow money, lend it to them.