Matthew 5:38-42 - The Sermon On The Mount: Retaliation
38 "You have heard what was said [Exodus 21:24], 'Take an eye [from someone] if he takes yours, and take a tooth [from someone] if he takes yours.' 39 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. 40 And if anyone takes you to court in order to take your shirt away from you, let him have your coat also [i.e., if he insists on it]. 41 Whoever requires you to go one mile, [be willing to] go with him two miles. [Note: The Romans were permitted by law to require a Jew to carry their burden for one mile only]. 42 Give to the person who asks you [for something], and do not refuse to lend to the person who wants to borrow something from you.