Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
But I say to you, Do not resist evil. But whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
A Conservative Version
But I say to you, not to resist what is troublesome, but whoever will strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
American Standard Version
but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
But I tell you, do not offer resistance to an evil person, but whoever hits you on the right side of the face, allow him [to hit you] on the other side also.
Anderson New Testament
But I say to you, Resist not the injurious. But whoever will smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Bible in Basic English
But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.
Common New Testament
But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. But if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but I say unto you, don't return evil for evil; on the contrary, if any one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other likewise.
Darby Translation
But I say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
Godbey New Testament
But I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smites thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also:
Goodspeed New Testament
But I tell you not to resist injury, but if anyone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other to him too;
John Wesley New Testament
But I say unto you, that ye resist not the evil man: but whosoever shall smite thee on the right-cheek, turn to him the other also;
Julia Smith Translation
But I say to you not to resist evil: but whosoever shall smite thee with a rod upon thy right cheek, turn to him also the other.
King James 2000
But I say unto you, That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But I say to you, That ye resist not wrong. But whosoever give thee a blow on thy right cheek, turn to him the other.
Moffatt New Testament
But I tell you, you are not to resist an injury: whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well;
Montgomery New Testament
"But I tell you not to retaliate the injury; but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also;
NET Bible
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
New Heart English Bible
But I tell you, do not contend with him who wrongs you; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Noyes New Testament
But I say to you, that ye resist not the evildoer; but whoever smiteth thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Sawyer New Testament
But I tell you not to resist the evil man; but whoever shall strike you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
The Emphasized Bible
But, I, tell you, not to resist evil, - Nay, whoever is smiting thee on the right cheek, turn to him, the other also;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Twentieth Century New Testament
I, however, say to you that you must not resist wrong; but, if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also;
Webster
But I say to you, That ye resist not evil: but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Weymouth New Testament
But I tell you not to resist a wicked man, but if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
Williams New Testament
But I tell you not to resist the one who injures you, but if anyone slaps you on one cheek, turn him the other, too;
World English Bible
But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Worrell New Testament
but I say to you, Resist not the evil man; but whosoever smites you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Worsley New Testament
but I say unto you, Set not yourselves against him that injures you, but if any one smite thee on thy right cheek, rather turn to him the other also:
Youngs Literal Translation
but I -- I say to you, not to resist the evil, but whoever shall slap thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
Themes
Assault and battery » Laws concerning
Christian conduct » Submitting to injuries
Injustice » Saints should » Take no vengeance for
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 5:39
Images Matthew 5:39
Prayers for Matthew 5:39
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Sermon On The Mount: Retaliation
38 You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth." 39 But I say to you, Do not resist evil. But whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 And to him desiring to sue you, and to take away your tunic, let him have your coat also.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 6:7
Indeed then there is already on the whole a failure among you, that you have lawsuits with yourselves. Why not instead be wronged? Why not instead be defrauded?
Isaiah 50:6
I gave My back to the strikers, and My cheeks to pluckers; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting.
Lamentations 3:30
He gives his cheek to Him who strikes him; he is filled with reproach.
1 Peter 3:9
Never give back evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, giving blessing, knowing that you are called to this so that you might inherit blessing.
Leviticus 19:18
You shall not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Jehovah.
1 Samuel 24:10-15
Behold, your eyes have seen today how Jehovah had delivered you today into my hand in the cave. And one said to kill you. But I had pity on you. And I said, I will not put forth my hand against my lord, for he is Jehovah's anointed.
1 Samuel 25:31-34
this shall be no stumbling to you, nor offense of heart to my lord, either that you have shed blood for nothing, or that my lord has delivered himself. And may Jehovah deal well with my lord, and you remember your handmaid.
1 Samuel 26:8-10
And Abishai said to David, God has shut up your enemy into your hand this day. And please let me strike him with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not repeat it to him.
1 Kings 22:24
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way did the Spirit of Jehovah go from me to speak to you?
Job 16:10
They have gaped on me with their mouth; and have scornfully beaten me on the cheek; they gather themselves against me.
Job 31:29-31
If I rejoiced at the ruin of my hater, and I was excited when evil found him;
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, I will repay evil; wait on Jehovah, and He will save you.
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, I will do so to him as he has done to me; I will give to the man according to his work.
Micah 5:1
Now gather yourself in troops, daughter of a troop; one sets a siege against us; they shall strike the Judge of Israel with a rod on the cheek.
Luke 6:29-30
And to him who strikes you on the one cheek, also offer the other. And to him who takes away your garment, do not forbid your tunic also.
Luke 22:64
And blindfolding Him, they struck Him on His face. And they asked Him, saying, Prophesy! Who is it who struck you?
Romans 12:17-19
Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none gives evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue the good, both towards one another and towards all.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
James 5:6
You have condemned and murdered the just; he does not resist you.
1 Peter 2:20-23
For what glory is it if you patiently endure while sinning and being buffeted? But if you suffer while doing good, and patiently endure, this is a grace from God.