Matthew 5:39
New American Standard Bible
39 But I say to you, do not show opposition against an evil person; but (A)whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also.
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Matthew 5:39
New Living Translation
39 But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.
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Matthew 5:39
Contemporary English Version
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.
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- 5.39 right cheek: A slap on the right cheek was a bad insult.
Matthew 5:39
Easy-to-Read Version
39 But I tell you, don’t fight back against someone who wants to do harm to you. If they hit you on the right cheek, let them hit the other cheek too.
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Matthew 5:39
Living Bible
39 But I say: Don’t resist violence! If you are slapped on one cheek, turn the other too.
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