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.

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  1. Matthew 5:40 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin

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.(A) 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.(B)

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17 (A)Repay no one evil for evil, but (B)give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

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17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil.(A) Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.(B)

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