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New International Version NIV
38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
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“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’
39 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;
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But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
40 and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well;
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And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
41 and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
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If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.
42 Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you.
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Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
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