But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
John 18:23 - English Standard Version 2016 Jesus answered him, “If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong; but if what I said is right, why do you strike me?” Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Jesus replied, If I have said anything wrong [if I have spoken abusively, if there was evil in what I said] tell what was wrong with it. But if I spoke rightly and properly, why do you strike Me? American Standard Version (1901) Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? Common English Bible Jesus replied, “If I speak wrongly, testify about what was wrong. But if I speak correctly, why do you strike me?” Catholic Public Domain Version Jesus answered him: "If I have spoken wrongly, offer testimony about the wrong. But if I have spoken correctly, then why do you strike me?" Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Jesus answered him: If I have spoken evil, give testimony of the evil; but if well, why strikest thou me? |
But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—