Matthew 5:39

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But I tell you, do not offer resistance to an evil person, but whoever hits you on the right side of the face, allow him [to hit you] on the other side also.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one does anything wrong [back] to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually].

1 Corinthians 6:7

Indeed, the fact that you have lawsuits with one another is [evidence of] a complete failure among you. Why should you not rather take the wrong? Why should you not rather accept being cheated?

James 5:6

You have condemned and murdered the righteous man [i.e., the innocent person, See verse 4] and he does not [even] resist you.

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding] blood in your struggle against sin.

Luke 22:64

And they blindfolded Him and asked Him, “Prophesy, who is it that hit you?”

Matthew 5:40

And if anyone takes you to court in order to take your shirt away from you, let him have your coat also [i.e., if he insists on it].

Luke 6:7

And the experts in the Law of Moses were watching Him to see if He would heal [someone] on the Sabbath day, so they could figure out how to accuse Him.

John 18:23

Jesus answered him, “If I have said anything wrong, tell me what it was. But if [I spoke] properly, why did you hit me?”