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39 But I say to you not to resist[a] the evil person. But whoever slaps[b] you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 And to the one wanting to sue you and take your tunic[c], permit him also the cloak. 41 And whoever will press you into service[d] for one mile, go with him two.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:39 Or, oppose, stand against. Leave vengeance to God. Do not return evil for evil, Rom 12:17.
  2. Matthew 5:39 A slap is a personal affront.
  3. Matthew 5:40 tunic... cloak. The Law did not permit Jews to take the outer cloak, but they could sue for the tunic, the undergarment.
  4. Matthew 5:41 Soldiers would compel people to carry their things. Simon was pressed into service to carry the cross, Mt 27:32.

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