Luke 6:29
to him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, offer also the other; and let him that taketh away thy cloke, have thy coat too rather than strive with him:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
28bless them that curse you, and pray for them that abuse you;
30give to him that asketh thee, and from him that taketh thy goods on loan demand nothing.
Cross References
Matthew 5:39but I say unto you, Set not yourselves against him that injures you, but if any one smite thee on thy right cheek, rather turn to him the other also:
Matthew 26:67Then did they spit in his face, and beat Him about the head; and some struck Him with rods,
John 18:22And upon his saying these things, one of the officers that stood by struck Jesus, saying, Dost thou answer the high-priest thus?
1 Corinthians 4:11Even to this present time we suffer both hunger, and thirst, and nakedness, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling:
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 →