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Matthew 5:39-41 Jesus Teaches His Disciples

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.

40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.

41 If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

Cross References for Matthew 5:39-41

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