Matthew 5:39-48 ▼

39 |But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

40 |If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also.

41 |Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.

42 |Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.

43 |You have heard that it was said, YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.'

44 |But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on [the] evil and [the] good, and sends rain on [the] righteous and [the] unrighteous.

46 |For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?

47 |If you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing [than others]? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?

48 |Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.