Matthew 5:38-40

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38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'

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

40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.

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[a] Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21

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