Matthew 5:39 Parallel Translations

But I tell you not to oppose an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn your other cheek to him as well.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

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.

DBY:

But I say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;

ERV:

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.

WEY:

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.

WBS:

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.

WEB:

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.

YLT:

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;

Matthew 5:39 Cross References

XREF:

Luke 6:7 The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He healed on the Sabbath, so that they might find reason to accuse Him.

Luke 6:29 "Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either.

Luke 6:30 "Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

5:39 Resist not evil. Jesus does not forbid the judicial application of the law, but personal revenge, such as was common among the Jews. Instead of turning upon those who injure us, and becoming a party to personal broils, it is the duty of Christians to suffer meekly.
Turn to him the other. This must be the Christian spirit, the great law of love, which endureth all things (1Co 13:7). This is not a code to be slavishly observed in the letter, but its spirit must always be preserved. For the application, see Joh 18:22 Ac 23:3.

WES:

5:39 But I say unto you, that ye resist not the evil man - Thus; the Greek word translated resist signifies standing in battle array, striving for victory. If a man smite thee on the right cheek - Return not evil for evil: yea, turn to him the other - Rather than revenge thyself.

MHC:

5:38-42 The plain instruction is, Suffer any injury that can be borne, for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. And the sum of all is, that Christians must avoid disputing and striving. If any say, Flesh and blood cannot pass by such an affront, let them remember, that flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and those who act upon right principles will have most peace and comfort.

CONC:

Blow Cheek Evil Face Force Gives Resist Slap Slaps Smite Smiteth Someone Strike Strikes Turn Wicked

Blow Cheek Evil Face Force Gives Other Resist Right Side Slap Slaps Smite Smiteth Someone Strike Strikes Turn Turned Use Wicked

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