Luke 6:29
To him that smiteth thee on one cheek, offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
28bless those who curse you; pray for those who are spiteful to you.
Cross References
Lamentations 3:30That he offer his cheek to the smiter; that he be filled with reproach.
Matthew 5:39But I say to you, that ye resist not the evil-doer; but whoever smiteth thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Matthew 26:67Then they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and some smote him with the palms of their hands,
John 18:22And when he had said this, one of the officers who was standing by struck Jesus on the face, saying, Is it thus that thou answerest the high-priest?
1 Corinthians 4:11Even to this very hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling-place,
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 →