Matthew 5:39 — Meaning and Application

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“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

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But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

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.

And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have {thy} cloke also.

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

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Matthew 5:1

"And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:"

Matthew 5:2

"And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,"

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed {are} the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed {are} they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed {are} the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."

Matthew 5:6

"Blessed {are} they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."

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