Turning The Other Cheek

Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, — read the full passage →

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.

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.

Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. — read the full passage →

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth: — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

To him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloak withhold not thy coat also.

Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, — read the full passage →

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

But to whom ye forgive anything, I forgive also: for what I also have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, for your sakes have I forgiven it in the presence of Christ; — read the full passage →

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Asa troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So isa righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

And the man knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man with the help of Jehovah. — read the full passage →

Ye shall make you no idols, neither shall ye rear you up a graven image, or a pillar, neither shall ye place any figured stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am Jehovah your God. — read the full passage →

And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? — read the full passage →

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. — read the full passage →

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

And he said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet; and he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.

Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,

And if any man would go to law with thee, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair; I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

Nay, already it is altogether a defect in you, that ye have lawsuits one with another. Why not rather take wrong? why not rather be defrauded?

When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where was a garden, into which he entered, himself and his disciples. — read the full passage →

But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

For I, Jehovah, change not; therefore ye, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

They chose new gods; Then was war in the gates: Was there a shield or spear seen Among forty thousand in Israel?

Because thou servedst not Jehovah thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, by reason of the abundance of all things; — read the full passage →

If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. — read the full passage →

And God spake all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day, yea and for ever.

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: and sittest thou to judge me according to the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?

If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And there are gathered together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, — read the full passage →

Then there come to Jesus from Jerusalem Pharisees and scribes, saying, — read the full passage →

And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. — read the full passage →

If the thief be found breaking in, and be smitten so that he dieth, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him. — read the full passage →

eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

And surely your blood, the blood of your lives, will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it: and at the hand of man, even at the hand of every man’s brother, will I require the life of man. — read the full passage →

Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded: — read the full passage →

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.

and they came unto him, and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they struck him with their hands.

Jesus made answer and said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. — read the full passage →

Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire. — read the full passage →

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:

breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be rendered unto him.

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

and we toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

But when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go. — read the full passage →

But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.

Jesus said unto him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God.

They that builded the wall and they that bare burdens laded themselves; every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other held his weapon; — read the full passage →

And the fear of Jehovah fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.

And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the baggage.

So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found. — read the full passage →

When the strong man fully armed guardeth his own court, his goods are in peace:

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Then the devil taketh him into the holy city; and he set him on the pinnacle of the temple,

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not; for who can put forth his hand against Jehovah’s anointed, and be guiltless? — read the full passage →

But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life, — read the full passage →

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

But Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing judgment, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing, — read the full passage →

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

And Jesus said unto them, I ask you, Is it lawful on the sabbath to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to destroy it?

Now it came to pass on a sabbath, that he was going through the grainfields; and his disciples plucked the ears, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: — read the full passage →