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Matthew 5:38-43
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Eye for Eye
38
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’
[a]
39
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 anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
41
If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.
42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Love for Enemies
43
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor
[b]
and hate your enemy.’
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1.
Exodus 21:24
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Leviticus 24:20
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Deuteronomy 19:21
2.
Luke 6:29
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Romans 12:17,19
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1 Corinthians 6:7
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1 Peter 3:9
3.
Deuteronomy 15:8
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Luke 6:30
4.
Leviticus 19:18
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Matthew 19:19
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Matthew 22:39
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Mark 12:31
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Luke 10:27
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Romans 13:9
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Galatians 5:14
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James 2:8
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Deuteronomy 23:6
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Psalms 139:21,22
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[a].
Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21
[b].
Lev. 19:18
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