Matthew 5:38-48

The Sermon on the Mount: Retaliation

38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'

39 But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.

40 And the one who wants to go to court with you and take your tunic, {let him have} your outer garment also.

41 And whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.

42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

The Sermon on the Mount: Love for Enemies

43 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor' and 'Hate your enemy.'

44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

45 in order that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven, because he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust.

46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not the tax collectors also do the same?

47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing that is remarkable? Do not the Gentiles also do the same?

48 Therefore you be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.