Devine Scripture

Matthew 5:39

Matthew chapter 5 · verse 39 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.38Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

v.39This passage

v.40And if any man would go to law with thee, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 31:29

    If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, Or lifted up myself when evil found him

  • Job 16:10

    They have gaped upon me with their mouth; They have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully: They gather themselves together against me.

  • 1 Peter 2:20

    For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

  • 1 Samuel 26:8

    Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered up thine enemy into thy hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear to the earth at one stroke, and I will not smite him the second time.

  • 1 Samuel 24:10

    Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that Jehovah had delivered thee to-day into my hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee; but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth my hand against my lord; for he is Jehovah’s anointed.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:15

    See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.