Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

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

But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

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

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person [who insults you or violates your rights]; but whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other toward him also [simply ignore insignificant insults or trivial losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity, your self-respect, your poise].

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;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

I
ἐγώ 
Ego 
I, my, me, not tr
Usage: 174

say
λέγω 
Lego 
Usage: 1045

ὑμῖν 
Humin 
you, ye, your, not tr,
Usage: 293

ἀνθίστημι 
Anthistemi 
Usage: 12

not
μή 
me 
not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,
Usage: 493

πονηρός 
Poneros 
Usage: 36

but
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461

ὅστις ἥτις ὅ6τι 
hostis 
Usage: 112

ῥαπίζω 
Rhapizo 
smite, smite with the palm of hand
Usage: 1

σέ 
Se 
thee, thou, thy house, not tr
Usage: 110

on
ἐπί 
Epi 
on, in, upon, unto, to,
Usage: 644

thy
σοῦ 
Sou 
thy, thee, thine, thine own, thou, not tr
Usage: 241

δεξιός 
Dexios 
Usage: 36

σιαγών 
Siagon 
Usage: 0

στρέφω 
Strepho 
Usage: 15

to him

Usage: 0

the other
ἄλλος 
Allos 
Usage: 119

Devotionals

Devotionals about Matthew 5:39

References

Images Matthew 5:39

Prayers for Matthew 5:39

Context Readings

The Sermon On The Mount: Retaliation

38 Ye 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 an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 And if anyone desires to sue thee at the law, and take away thy clothing, let him have thy cloak also.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 6:7

Now therefore there is certainly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather suffer the wrong? why do ye not rather be defrauded?

Isaiah 50:6

I gave my back to the smiters and my cheeks to those that plucked off the hair: I did not hide my face from shame and spitting.

Lamentations 3:30

Jod He shall turn his cheek unto him that smites him; he shall be filled with reproach.

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil or curse for curse, but to the contrary, blessing, knowing that ye are called, that ye should possess a blessing by inheritance.

Leviticus 19:18

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the sons of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. I am the LORD.

1 Samuel 24:10-15

Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee today into my hand in the cave, and some bade me kill thee, but I forgave thee, and I said, I will not put forth my hand against my lord, for he is the LORD's anointed.

1 Samuel 25:31-34

that this shall be no stumblingblock unto thee nor grief of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless or that my lord has avenged himself; but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thy handmaid.

1 Samuel 26:8-10

Then Abishai said to David, God has delivered thy enemy into thy hand today; now, therefore, let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear and pin him to the earth at once, and I will not need a second opportunity.

1 Kings 22:24

Then Zedekiah, the son of Chenaanah, went near and smote Micaiah on the cheek and said, Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go from me to speak unto thee?

Job 16:10

They have opened their mouth against me; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.

Job 31:29-31

If I rejoiced at the destruction of the one that hated me or lifted up myself when evil found him;

Proverbs 20:22

Say not thou, I will take vengeance, but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, I will do unto him as he has done unto me; I will render to the man according to his work.

Micah 5:1

Now thou shalt be besieged by armies, O daughter of the army: he shall lay siege against us; they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.

Luke 6:29-30

And unto the one that smites thee on the one cheek offer also the other, and to the one that takes away thy cloak defend not thy coat also.

Luke 22:64

And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

Romans 12:17-19

Not repaying anyone evil for evil; procuring that which is good not only in the sight of God, but even in the sight of all men.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil unto anyone, but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves and to all men.

Hebrews 12:4

Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, fighting against sin.

James 5:6

Ye have condemned and murdered the just, and he does not resist you.

1 Peter 2:20-23

For what glory is it if, when ye are buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is due to grace from God.

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