If anyone wants to sue yoʋ and take away yoʋr tunic, let him have yoʋr cloak also.
Matthew 5:39 - The Text-Critical English New Testament 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. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But I say to you, Do not resist the evil man [who injures you]; but if anyone strikes you on the right jaw or cheek, turn to him the other one too. American Standard Version (1901) but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. Common English Bible But I say to you that you must not oppose those who want to hurt you. If people slap you on your right cheek, you must turn the left cheek to them as well. Catholic Public Domain Version But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil, but if anyone will have struck you on your right cheek, offer to him the other also. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But I say to you not to resist evil: but if one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other: |
If anyone wants to sue yoʋ and take away yoʋr tunic, let him have yoʋr cloak also.
They also blindfolded him and kept striking his face, saying to him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck yoʋ?”
Now the scribes and the Pharisees were watching Jesus closely to see if he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they could find an accusation against him.
Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken wrongly, testify as to what was wrong; but if I have spoken well, why are yoʋ hitting me?”
As it is, to have lawsuits with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
You have condemned and murdered the righteous man; he does not resist you.
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.