Turning The Other Cheek

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

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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

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.

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 neighbour as thyself.

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

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

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

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

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

To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; — read the full passage →

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

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of 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 →

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

For he is the 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 the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.

Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?

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

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

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

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: — read the full passage →

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

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

And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. — read the full passage →

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

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

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. — read the full passage →

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

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have 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 labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

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

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the 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 alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

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

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

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

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

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

Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

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

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

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, — read the full passage →

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. — read the full passage →