Matthew 26:52

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Summary

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

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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.

Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, poorly clothed, brutally treated, and without a roof over our heads.

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

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"For this reason I am sending you prophets and wise men and experts in the law, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town,

"Whoever sheds human blood, by other humans must his blood be shed; for in God's image God has made humankind."

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

"'You have shown unrelenting hostility and poured the people of Israel onto the blades of a sword at the time of their calamity, at the time of their final punishment.

If anyone is meant for captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed by the sword, then by the sword he must be killed. This requires steadfast endurance and faith from the saints.

because they poured out the blood of your saints and prophets, so you have given them blood to drink. They got what they deserved!"

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"Whoever strikes someone so that he dies must surely be put to death.

One of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his ear.

Then one of them struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his right ear.

Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his right ear. (Now the slave's name was Malchus.)