16 Bible Verses about Turning The Other Cheek

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;

When a man gives one of you a blow on the cheek, offer the other cheek as well; and, when any one takes away your cloak, do not keep back your coat either.

Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.

Lastly, you should all be united, sympathetic, full of brotherly love, kind-hearted, humble-minded; never returning evil for evil, or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, blessing. It was to this that you were called--to obtain a blessing! 'He who would enjoy life And see happy days-- let him keep his tongue from evil And his lips from deceitful words,

Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognize as honorable.

Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the Wrath of God; for Scripture declares--'"It is for me to avenge, I will requite," says the Lord.'

But love your enemies, and show them kindness, and lend to them, never despairing. Then your reward shall be great, and you shall be Sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the thankless and the bad.

I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called Sons of God.

Bless those who curse you, pray for those who insult you.

Bless your persecutors--bless and never curse.

We work hard, toiling with our own hands. We meet abuse with blessings, we meet persecution with endurance,

Rather--'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.'

When Jesus said this, one of the police-officers, who was standing near, gave him a blow with his hand. "Do you answer the High Priest like that?" he exclaimed. "If I said anything wrong, give evidence about it," replied Jesus; "but if not, why do you strike me?"

Then they spat in his face, and struck him, while others dealt blows at him, saying as they did so:

They kept coming up to him and saying: "Long live the King of the Jews!" and they gave him blow after blow with their hands.