Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
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Bible References
That
Leviticus 19:18
Do not seek revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am Jehovah.
1 Samuel 24:10
Today you saw how Jehovah handed you over to me in the cave. Although I was told to kill you I spared you. I said: 'I will not raise my hand against my lord because you are Jehovah's anointed.'
1 Samuel 25:31
you should not have a troubled conscience because you spilled blood for no good reason and claimed your own victory. When Jehovah gives you success, remember me.
1 Samuel 26:8
Abishai said to David: God put your enemy in your power tonight. Let me plunge his own spear through him and pin him to the ground. I will do it with just one blow. I will not have to strike twice!
Job 31:29
If I have rejoiced at the ruin of those who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook them,
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say: I will recompense evil. Instead wait on Jehovah, and he will save you.
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say: I will do to him as he has done to me. I will render to the man according to his work.
Luke 6:29
When someone slaps you on one cheek offer the other. Give your coat to the one who takes your topcoat.
Romans 12:17
Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 6:7
It is already a defeat for you that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not let yourself be wronged? Why not let your selves be defrauded (cheated)?
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But follow that which is good, both among you, and to all men.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted by shedding blood in your striving against sin.
James 5:6
You have condemned, and you have killed the righteous one. He does not resist you.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing.
Whosoever
1 Kings 22:24
The prophet Zedekiah went to Micaiah and slapped his face. He asked: Since when did Jehovah's spirit leave me and speak to you?
Job 16:10
They have gaped at me with their mouth. They have slapped me on the cheek with contempt. They have massed themselves against me.
Isaiah 50:6
I will offer my back to those who whip me. I will offer my cheeks to those who pluck hairs out of my beard. I will not turn my face away from those who humiliate me and spit on me.
Lamentations 3:30
Let his face be turned to him who gives him blows; let him be full of shame.
Micah 5:1
Now you will gather in troops, O daughter of troops! He has attacked us. They will strike the judge of Israel on the cheek with a rod.
Luke 6:29
When someone slaps you on one cheek offer the other. Give your coat to the one who takes your topcoat.
Luke 22:64
They blindfolded him, and asked him, saying: Prophesy: who is it that struck you?
1 Peter 2:20
What value is there when you sin, and are buffeted for it, you take it patiently? But if, when you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
General references
Proverbs 3:30
Argue with no one if they have never done you any harm.