But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Matthew 5:40 - Revised Standard Version and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And if anyone wants to sue you and take your undershirt (tunic), let him have your coat also. American Standard Version (1901) And if any man would go to law with thee, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. Common English Bible When they wish to haul you to court and take your shirt, let them have your coat too. Catholic Public Domain Version And anyone who wishes to contend with you in judgment, and to take away your tunic, release to him your cloak also. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And if a man will contend with thee in judgment, and take away thy coat, let go thy cloak also unto him. |
But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt.
To have lawsuits at all with one another is defeat for you. Why not rather suffer wrong? Why not rather be defrauded?
If any one thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his betrothed, if his passions are strong, and it has to be, let him do as he wishes: let them marry—it is no sin.