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Matthew 5:38-42 (New American Standard)

38 "1You have heard that it was said, '2AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.' 39 "But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but 3whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take your ashirt, let him have your bcoat also. 41 "Whoever cforces you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 "4Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.
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a. Matthew 5:40 - Lit "tunic;" i.e. a garment worn next to the body
b. Matthew 5:40 - Lit "cloak;" i.e. an outer garment
c. Matthew 5:41 - Lit "will force"
1. Matthew 5:38 - Matt 5:21, 27, 33, 43
2. Matthew 5:38 - Ex 21:24; Lev 24:20; Deut 19:21
3. Matthew 5:39 - Matt 5:39-42: {Luke 6:29, 30;} 1 Cor 6:7
4. Matthew 5:42 - Deut 15:7-11; Luke 6:34f; 1 Tim 6:18
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