Luke 6:29
And to him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke, forbid not to take thy coat also.
Webster Bible
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In Context
28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them who despitefully use you.
30Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 18:23Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way went the spirit of the LORD from me to speak to thee?
Lamentations 3:30He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
Matthew 5:39But I say to you, That ye resist not evil: but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 26:67Then they spit in his face, and buffetted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,
John 18:22And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers who stood by, struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?
1 Corinthians 4:11Even to this present 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 →