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Matthew 5:39-44
English Standard Version
Matthew 5:39-44
English Standard Version
39 But I say to you, (A)Do not resist the one who is evil. But (B)if anyone (C)slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And (D)if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,[a] let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone (E)forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 (F)Give to the one who begs from you, and (G)do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
Love Your Enemies
43 (H)“You have heard that it was said, (I)‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, (J)Love your enemies and (K)pray for those who persecute you,
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- Matthew 5:40 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin
English Standard Version (ESV)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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