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Matthew 5:39-41
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 5:39-41
Holman Christian Standard Bible
39 But I tell you, don’t resist[a] an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.(A) 40 As for the one who wants to sue you and take away your shirt,[b] let him have your coat[c] as well. 41 And if anyone forces[d] you to go one mile, go with him two.
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- Matthew 5:39 Or don’t set yourself against, or don’t retaliate against
- Matthew 5:40 Lit tunic; = inner garment
- Matthew 5:40 Or garment; lit robe; = outer garment
- Matthew 5:41 Roman soldiers could require people to carry loads for them.
Matthew 5:39-41
New International Version
Matthew 5:39-41
New International Version
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.(A) 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.
Matthew 5:39-41
King James Version
Matthew 5:39-41
King James Version
39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
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