Parallel Verses
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 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.
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
Cross References
1 Corinthians 6:7
To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather suffer wrong? Why not rather be defrauded?
Isaiah 50:6
I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.
Lamentations 3:30
let him give his cheek to the one who strikes, and let him be filled with insults.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
Leviticus 19:18
You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.
1 Samuel 24:10-15
Behold, this day your eyes have seen how the LORD gave you today into my hand in the cave. And some told me to kill you, but I spared you. I said, 'I will not put out my hand against my lord, for he is the LORD's anointed.'
1 Samuel 25:31-34
my lord shall have no cause of grief or pangs of conscience for having shed blood without cause or for my lord taking vengeance himself. And when the LORD has dealt well with my lord, then remember your servant."
1 Samuel 26:8-10
Then said Abishai to David, "God has given your enemy into your hand this day. Now please let me pin him to the earth with one stroke of the spear, and I will not strike him twice."
1 Kings 22:24
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, "How did the Spirit of the LORD go from me to speak to you?"
Job 16:10
Men have gaped at me with their mouth; they have struck me insolently on the cheek; they mass themselves together against me.
Job 31:29-31
"If I have rejoiced at the ruin of him who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook him
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done."
Micah 5:1
Now muster your troops, O daughter of troops; siege is laid against us; with a rod they strike the judge of Israel on the cheek.
Luke 6:29-30
To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either.
Luke 22:64
They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?"
Romans 12:17-19
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
Hebrews 12:4
In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
James 5:6
You have condemned and murdered the righteous person. He does not resist you.
1 Peter 2:20-23
For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.