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 it said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
39
Cross References
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)?
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.
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.
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 24:10-15
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 25:31-34
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 26:8-10
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!
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.
Job 31:29-31
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.
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 6:29-30
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?
Romans 12:17-19
Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.
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 2:20-23
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.