Parallel Verses
Amplified
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
A Conservative Version
But I say to you, not to resist what is troublesome, but whoever will strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
American Standard Version
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.
An Understandable Version
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.
Anderson New Testament
But I say to you, Resist not the injurious. But whoever will smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. But if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but I say unto you, don't return evil for evil; on the contrary, if any one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other likewise.
Darby Translation
But I say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
Godbey New Testament
But I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smites thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also:
Goodspeed New Testament
But I tell you not to resist injury, but if anyone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other to him too;
John Wesley New Testament
But I say unto you, that ye resist not the evil man: but whosoever shall smite thee on the right-cheek, turn to him the other also;
Julia Smith Translation
But I say to you not to resist evil: but whosoever shall smite thee with a rod upon thy right cheek, turn to him also the other.
King James 2000
But I say unto you, That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Modern King James verseion
But I say to you, Do not resist evil. But whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But I say to you, That ye resist not wrong. But whosoever give thee a blow on thy right cheek, turn to him the other.
Moffatt New Testament
But I tell you, you are not to resist an injury: whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well;
Montgomery New Testament
"But I tell you not to retaliate the injury; but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also;
NET Bible
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
New Heart English Bible
But I tell you, do not contend with him who wrongs you; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Noyes New Testament
But I say to you, that ye resist not the evildoer; but whoever smiteth thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Sawyer New Testament
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;
The Emphasized Bible
But, I, tell you, not to resist evil, - Nay, whoever is smiting thee on the right cheek, turn to him, the other also;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Twentieth Century New Testament
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;
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
But I tell you not to resist a wicked man, but if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
Williams New Testament
But I tell you not to resist the one who injures you, but if anyone slaps you on one cheek, turn him the other, too;
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
but I say to you, Resist not the evil man; but whosoever smites you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Worsley New Testament
but I say unto you, Set not yourselves against him that injures you, but if any one smite thee on thy right cheek, rather turn to him the other also:
Youngs Literal Translation
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;
Themes
Assault and battery » Laws concerning
Christian conduct » Submitting to injuries
Injustice » Saints should » Take no vengeance for
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Exercise forbearance
Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 5:39
Prayers for Matthew 5:39
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Sermon On The Mount: Retaliation
38
Cross References
1 Corinthians 6:7
Why, the very fact that you have lawsuits with one another is already a defeat. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?
Isaiah 50:6
I turned My back to those who strike Me,
And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard;
I did not hide My face from insults and spitting.
Lamentations 3:30
Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes him;
Let him be filled with reproach.
1 Peter 3:9
and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
Leviticus 19:18
You shall not take revenge nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor (acquaintance, associate, companion) as yourself; I am the Lord.
1 Samuel 24:10-15
Behold, your eyes have seen today how the Lord had given you into my hand in the cave. Some told me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, ‘I will not reach out my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord’s anointed.’
1 Samuel 25:31-34
that this [incident] will not cause grief or [bring] a troubled conscience to my lord, both by having shed blood without cause and by my lord having avenged himself. When the Lord deals well with my lord, then remember [with favor] your maidservant.”
1 Samuel 26:8-10
Then Abishai said to David, “God has given your enemy into your hand this day; now then, please let me strike him with the spear driving it to the ground with one stroke, and I will not strike him the second time.”
1 Kings 22:24
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah approached and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “How did the Spirit of the Lord pass from me to speak to you?”
Job 16:10
“They have gaped at me with their mouths,
With contempt they have struck me on the cheek;
They massed themselves together [and conspired] against me.
Job 31:29-31
“Have I rejoiced at the destruction of the enemy [who hated me],
Or exulted [in malicious triumph] when evil overtook him?
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;
I will pay the man back for his deed.”
Micah 5:1
A state of siege has been placed against us.
They shall strike the ruler of Israel on the cheek with a rod (scepter).
Luke 6:29-30
Luke 22:64
They blindfolded Him and asked, “Prophesy, who is it that struck You?”
Romans 12:17-19
Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet struggled to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;
James 5:6
You have condemned and have put to death the righteous man; he offers you no resistance.
1 Peter 2:20-23
After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.