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Matthew 5:39-41
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39 But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek,[a] turn the other to him also. 40 And the one who wants to go to court with you and take your tunic, let him have[b] your outer garment also. 41 And whoever forces you to go one mile,[c] go with him two.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:39 Some manuscripts have “your right cheek”
  2. Matthew 5:40 Literally “leave to him”
  3. Matthew 5:41 A Roman mile was originally a thousand paces, but was later fixed at eight stades (1,478.5 meters)
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