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.
John 18:23 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou 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 unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you: