Matthew 5:39
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.In other versions
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.
ASV
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.
BBE
But *I* say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
DBY
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.
WEB
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;
YLT
But I say unto you, That all of you resist not evil: but whosoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
ENG
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.
WBT
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
BSB
In context
37But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
38Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
39But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
41And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
