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Matthew 5:39 KJV
Matthew · chapter 5 · verse 39 · King James Version
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.Matthew 5:39 · King James Version
Matthew 5:39 in context
37But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
38Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
39But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
41And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Cross references
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15
- 1 Peter 3:9
- Romans 12:17-19
- Proverbs 20:22
- Luke 6:29-30
- 1 Peter 2:20-23
- Leviticus 19:18
- Lamentations 3:30
Key words (Strong's)
- whosoeverhostiswhoever, whatever, whoG3748 →
- resistanthistēmito set one s self against, to withstand, resist, oppose, to set againstG436 →
- smiterhapizōto smite with a rod or staff, to smite in the face with the palm of the hand, to box the…G4474 →
- rightdexiosthe right, the right hand, metaph., a place of honour or authorityG1188 →
- cheeksiagōnthe jaw, the jaw boneG4600 →
- evilponērosfull of labours, annoyances, hardships, pressed and harassed by labours, bringing toils…G4190 →
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