16 Bible Verses about Turning The Other Cheek
Most Relevant Verses
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;
to him that strikes you on the cheek, present also the other; and forbid not him who takes away your cloak to take your coat also.
See that no one renders evil for evil, but always pursue the good both one to another and to all.
Finally, be all of one mind, sympathising, loving as brothers, compassionate, humble, not returning evil for evil or railing for railing, but on the contrary blessing [your enemies], because to this you are called, that you may inherit blessing. For he that will love life and see good days, let him withhold his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit,
Render evil for evil to no one, provide things honorable in the sight of all men;
not vindicating yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Judgment is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be children of the Most High; for he is good to the unthankful and evil.
But I tell you, Love your enemies, and pray for those that persecute you;
and labor, working with our hands; being reviled we bless, being persecuted we endure,
If therefore your enemy is hungry, give him food; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for doing this you shall heap coals of fire on his head.
He having said these things, one of the officers who stood by gave Jesus a blow, saying, Do you answer the chief priest thus? Jesus answered him, If I spoke wrong, testify of the wrong; but if well, why do you beat me?
Then they spit in his face, and struck him with their fists, and some struck him with the palms of their hands,
and came to him and said, Hail, king of the Jews! And they struck him with the open hand.
