Indeed, therefore, there is already actually a defeat with you, that you have lawsuits with yourselves. Why not instead be wronged? Why not instead be defrauded?
But standing, Zaccheus said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor ones. And if in anything I accused anyone falsely, I give it back fourfold.
To him striking you on the cheek, turn the other also. And from him taking your garment, do not keep back the tunic also. And to everyone asking you, give. And from the one taking your things, do not ask back.
not giving back evil for evil, or reviling against reviling; but, on the contrary, give blessing; knowing that you were called to this in order that you might inherit blessing.