Matthew 5:39 - Catholic Public Domain VersionBut I say to you, do not resist one who is evil, but if anyone will have struck you on your right cheek, offer to him the other also. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769but I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionBut I say to you, Do not resist the evil man [who injures you]; but if anyone strikes you on the right jaw or cheek, turn to him the other one too. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)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. See the chapterCommon English BibleBut I say to you that you must not oppose those who want to hurt you. If people slap you on your right cheek, you must turn the left cheek to them as well. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionBut I say to you not to resist evil: but if one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other: See the chapter |