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Matthew 5:39

39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Cross References for Matthew 5:39

Matthew 5:28 - But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with h... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:28

Matthew 26:52 - “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:52 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:52

Leviticus 19:18 - “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18

1 Corinthians 6:7 - The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already.... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:7

Romans 12:17 - Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. Click to read the verse Romans 12:17 Click to read the verse Romans 12:17

1 Thessalonians 5:15 - Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Romans 12:19 - Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine... Click to read the verse Romans 12:19 Click to read the verse Romans 12:19

1 Peter 3:9 - Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:9

Proverbs 20:22 - Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:22

Isaiah 50:6 - I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not h... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:6

Matthew 26:67 - Then they spit in his face and struck him with their fists. Others slapped him Click to read the verse Matthew 26:67 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:67

Hebrews 12:4 - In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:4

1 Peter 2:20-23 - But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:20-23 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:20-23

John 18:23 - “If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the tr... Click to read the verse John 18:23 Click to read the verse John 18:23

1 Kings 22:24 - Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. “Which way did the spiri... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:24 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:24

Lamentations 3:30 - Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:30 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:30

Micah 5:1 - A Promised Ruler From Bethlehem Marshal your troops, O city of troops, for a siege is laid agai... Click to read the verse Micah 5:1 Click to read the verse Micah 5:1

Job 16:10 - Men open their mouths to jeer at me; they strike my cheek in scorn and unite together against me. Click to read the verse Job 16:10 Click to read the verse Job 16:10

1 Samuel 24:10-15 - This day you have seen with your own eyes how the Lord delivered you into my hands in the cave.... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:10-15 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:10-15

James 5:6 - You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you. Click to read the verse James 5:6 Click to read the verse James 5:6

Proverbs 24:29 - Do not say, “I’ll do to him as he has done to me; I’ll pay that man back for what he did.” Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:29

1 Samuel 25:31-34 - my master will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of hav... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:31-34 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:31-34

Romans 12:17-19 - Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. Click to read the verse Romans 12:17-19 Click to read the verse Romans 12:17-19

Luke 22:64 - They blindfolded him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” Click to read the verse Luke 22:64 Click to read the verse Luke 22:64

Job 31:29-31 - “If I have rejoiced at my enemy’s misfortune or gloated over the trouble that came to him— Click to read the verse Job 31:29-31 Click to read the verse Job 31:29-31

Luke 6:29-30 - If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, d... Click to read the verse Luke 6:29-30 Click to read the verse Luke 6:29-30

1 Samuel 26:8-10 - Abishai said to David, “Today God has delivered your enemy into your hands. Now let me pin him ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:8-10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:8-10

Luke 9:56 - and they went to another village. Click to read the verse Luke 9:56 Click to read the verse Luke 9:56