Matthew 5:39
But 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;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
38Ye have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.”
40and if any one intends to sue thee at the law, and take thy coat, give up to him thy cloak also;
Cross References
Job 31:29If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, And exulted when evil came upon him;
Proverbs 24:29Say not, “As he hath done to me, So will I do to him; I will render to the man according to his doings.”
Lamentations 3:30That he offer his cheek to the smiter; that he be filled with reproach.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:39-43
The Sermon on the Mount. 38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. In these verses the law… Read the whole commentary →