New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5:39
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
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.
World English Bible
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.
American Standard Version
but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Berean Literal Bible
But I say to you⁺ not to resist the evil [person]. But whoever may strike you on your right cheek, turn to him also the other.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Matthew 5
37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.
38 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’
40 if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;
41 and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
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