But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil. Rather, if anyone slaps yoʋ on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 26:52 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Then Jesus said to him, “Put yoʋr sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Jesus said to him, Put your sword back into its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. [Gen. 9:6.] American Standard Version (1901) Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Common English Bible Then Jesus said to him, “Put the sword back into its place. All those who use the sword will die by the sword. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Jesus said to him: "Put your sword back in its place. For all who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Then Jesus saith to him: Put up again thy sword into its place: for all that take the sword shall perish with the sword. |
But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil. Rather, if anyone slaps yoʋ on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but, on the contrary, bless, knowing that to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.
“If anyone has captivity as his lot, away he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed.” This calls for the endurance and the faith of the saints.
For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and yoʋ have given them blood to drink; it is what they deserve.”