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38 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'
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38 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'
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39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.
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40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.
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41 If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
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41 If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
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42 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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42 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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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
