Matthew 5:35-42

35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.

36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.

37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.^[a]

Eye for Eye

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’^[b]

39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.

40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.

41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.

42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 48:2
• 2. James 5:12
• 3. Matthew 6:13; Matthew 13:19,38; John 17:15; Ephesians 6:16; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 John 2:13,14; 1 John 3:12; 1 John 5:18,19
• 4. Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21
• 5. Luke 6:29; Romans 12:17,19; 1 Corinthians 6:7; 1 Peter 3:9
• 6. Deuteronomy 15:8; Luke 6:30

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "from evil"
• [b]. Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21