Luke 6:29
To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold the tunic as well.
Family 35 New Testament
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In Context
28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
30Give to everyone who asks of you; and from him who takes away your things, do not demand them back.
Cross References
Matthew 5:39But I say to you not to resist the evildoer; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Matthew 26:67Then they spat in His face and punched Him, while others slapped Him
John 18:22But upon His saying these things one of the operatives standing by slapped Jesus saying, “Is that how you answer the high priest?”
1 Corinthians 4:11To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty; we are poorly dressed, brutally treated, and wander homeless;
Matthew Henry on Luke 6:28-37
Exhortations to Justice and Mercy. 27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. 29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. 30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 32 For… Read the whole commentary →