Matthew 5:38-42

38 "¹You have heard that it was said, '²AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.'

39 "But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but ³whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also.

41 "Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.

42 "⁴Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.

Cross References

• 1. Matt 5:21, 27, 33, 43
• 2. Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21
• 3. Matthew 5:39-42: {Luke 6:29, 30;} 1 Corinthians 6:7
• 4. Deuteronomy 15:7-11; Luke 6:34; 1 Timothy 6:18

Footnotes

• [a] Lit "tunic;" i.e. a garment worn next to the body
• [b] Lit "cloak;" i.e. an outer garment
• [c] Lit "will force"