“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’†
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 5:38 in context
Matthew 5:35–41
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nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
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Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can’t make one hair white or black.
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But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
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But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
41
Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
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