ThenJesussaidto him, "Putyour swordbackinto its place;for allthosewho takeup the swordshall perishby the sword.
"Whoever shedsman'sblood,By manhis bloodshall be shed,For in the imageof GodHe mademan.
But You, O God,will bringthem downto the pitof destruction;Menof bloodshedand deceitwill not liveout halftheir days.But I will trustin You.
"He who strikesa manso that he diesshall surelybe putto death.
"But I sayto you, do not resistan evilperson; but whoeverslapsyou on your rightcheek,turnthe otherto him also.
Nevertakeyour ownrevenge,beloved,but leaveroomfor the wrath[of God], for it is written,"VENGEANCEIS MINE,I WILL REPAY,"saysthe Lord.
Seethat noonerepaysanotherwith evilfor evil,but alwaysseek afterthat which is goodfor one anotherand for all people.
not returningevilfor evilorinsultfor insult,but giving a blessinginstead;for you were calledfor the verypurpose that you might inherita blessing.
Ifanyone[is destined] for captivity,to captivityhe goes;ifanyonekillswith the sword,with the swordhe mustbe killed.Hereis the perseveranceand the faithof the saints.
for they pouredout the bloodof saintsand prophets,and You have giventhem bloodto drink.They deserveit."
