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39 But I say to you, that ye against-stand not an evil man; but if any smite thee in the right cheek, show to him also the other;[a]

40 and to him that will strive with thee in doom, and take away thy coat, leave to him also thy mantle [leave thou to him and thine over-cloth];

41 and whoever constraineth thee a thousand paces, go thou with him other twain. [and whoever constrain thee a thousand paces, go thou with him other two.]

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  1. Matthew 5:39 But I say to you, to not against-stand evil; but if any shall smite thee on the right cheek, give to him also the tother;

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.

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