But I say to you: Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also,
John 18:23 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Jesus answered, “If I have spoken wrongly, testify to the wrong. But if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?” More versionsKing 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 an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also,
I myself, Paul, appeal to 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!—