Matthew 5:38-39

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.

Cross References

• 1. Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21
• 2. Luke 6:29; Romans 12:17,19; 1 Corinthians 6:7; 1 Peter 3:9

Footnotes

• [a]. Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21