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Matthew 5:37-39
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Matthew 5:37-39
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
37 Let your Yes be simply Yes, and your No be simply No; anything more than that comes from the evil one.(A)
38 You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.(B)
39 But I say to you, Do not resist the evil man [who injures you]; but if anyone strikes you on the right jaw or cheek, turn to him the other one too.
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Matthew 5:37-39
New International Version
Matthew 5:37-39
New International Version
37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’;(A) anything beyond this comes from the evil one.[a](B)
Eye for Eye
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[b](C) 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.(D)
Footnotes
- Matthew 5:37 Or from evil
- Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21
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