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Matthew 5:39

Christian Standard Bible

39 But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

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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.

English Standard Version

But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

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.

New American Standard Bible

But I say to you, do not show opposition against an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also.

New International Version

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.

New King James Version

But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

New Living Translation

But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.

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.