Matthew 5:40

The Scriptures 1998

“And he who wishes to sue you and take away your inner garment, let him have your outer garment as well.

Cross References

Matthew 5:39

but I say to you, do not resist the wicked. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

Matthew 5:41

“And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

Luke 6:29

“And to him who hits you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your outer garment, do not withhold the inner garment either.

1 Corinthians 6:7

Already, then, there is a failure with you, that you have lawsuits among you. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

1 Corinthians 7:36

And if anyone thinks he is behaving improperly toward his maiden, if she is past the flower of her youth, and so it should be, let him do what he desires, he does not sin – let them marry.