But I say to you not to resist an evil person. But whoever shall slap you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 26:52 - English Majority Text Version 2009 But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword shall perish by the sword. More versionsKing 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 not to resist an evil person. But whoever shall slap you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,"says the Lord.
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both for one another and for all.
not rendering evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called for this purpose, that you may inherit a blessing.
If anyone has captivity, he goes away; if anyone [is] with [the] sword, he must be killed. Here is the endurance and the faith of the saints.
Because they shed the blood of saints and prophets, and You gave them blood to drink. They deserve it."