Matthew 5:39

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} I{G1473} say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, That ye resist{G436}{(G5629)} not{G3361} evil{G4190}: but{G235} whosoever{G3748} shall smite{G4474}{(G5692)} thee{G4571} on{G1909} thy{G4675} right{G1188} cheek{G4600}, turn{G4762}{(G5657)} to him{G846} the other{G243} also{G2532}.
KJV with Strongs
(39) but I say to you don't resist the evil person but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
The F.O.G
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.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
but I—I say to you, not to resist the evil, but whoever shall slap thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Matthew 5:39

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