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Again, ye have heard that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not perjure thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths;
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but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is God’s throne,
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nor by the earth, for it is his footstool, neither by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
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Neither shalt thou swear by thy head because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
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But let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no; for whatsoever is more than this comes of evil.
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Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth;
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but I say unto you, That ye resist not with evil, but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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And if anyone desires to sue thee at the law, and take away thy clothing, let him have
thy cloak also.
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And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him two.
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Give to him that asks
of thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
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Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.