38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye must be put out for an eye. A tooth must be knocked out for a tooth.'(Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21)
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But here is what I tell you. Do not fight against an evil person. "Suppose someone hits you on your right cheek. Turn your other cheek to him also.
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Suppose someone takes you to court to get your shirt. Let him have your coat also.
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Suppose someone forces you to go one mile. Go two miles with him.
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"Give to the one who asks you for something. Don't turn away from the one who wants to borrow something from you.