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Matthew 5:38-40
Legacy Standard Bible
Matthew 5:38-40
Legacy Standard Bible
38 “(A)You have heard that it was said, ‘(B)An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but (C)whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your [a]tunic, let him have your [b]garment also.
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- Matthew 5:40 A garment worn next to the body
- Matthew 5:40 An outer garment
Matthew 5:38-40
New International Version
Matthew 5:38-40
New International Version
Eye for Eye
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a](A) 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.(B) 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
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- Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21
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