Matthew 5:38-42

Love Your Enemies

38 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ ^{[a] 1}

39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

40 if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;

41 and if someone forces you to go one mile, ^[b] go with him two miles. ^[c]

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

Cross References

• 1. (Leviticus 24:17–23; Luke 6:27–36)

Footnotes

• [a] Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21
• [b] Greek one milion; that is, a Roman mile, approximately 4,855 feet or 1,480 meters
• [c] Literally go with him two.