7 Bible Verses about Smiting Of The Righteous

Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go from me to speak to you?"

I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who tore out my beard; I did not cover my face from insults and spitting.

They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head.

When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, "Do you answer the high priest like that?"

The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.

They have gaped on me with their mouth. They have struck me on the cheek reproachfully. They gather themselves together against me.

To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your coat also.