The Law: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’”
Jesus: “But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil.”
First example: “But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
Second example: “And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.”
Third set of examples: 1) “And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” 2) “Give to the one who demands from you,” 3) “and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.”
[English Standard Version – except italics]
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