Matthew 5:37-48

New International Version

³⁷All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’;^(A) anything beyond this comes from the evil one.^[a]^(B)

Eye for Eye

³⁸“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’^[b]^(C) ³⁹But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.^(D) ⁴⁰And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. ⁴¹If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. ⁴²Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.^(E)

Love for Enemies

⁴³“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor^[c]^(F) and hate your enemy.’^(G) ⁴⁴But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,^(H) ⁴⁵that you may be children^(I) of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.^(J) ⁴⁶If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?^(K) Are not even the tax collectors doing that? ⁴⁷And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? ⁴⁸Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.^(L)