^39 (A)But I tell you not to resist an evil person. ^(B)But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. ⁴⁰ If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. ⁴¹ And whoever ^(C)compels you to go one mile, go with him two. ⁴² Give to him who asks you, and ^(D)from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.

Love Your Enemies^(E)

⁴³ “You have heard that it was said, ^(F)‘You shall love your neighbor ^(G)and hate your enemy.’ ^44 [a]But I say to you, ^(H)love your enemies, bless those who curse you, ^(I)do good to those who hate you, and pray ^(J)for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

^17 (A)Repay no one evil for evil. ^(B)Have^[a] regard for good things in the sight of all men. ¹⁸ If it is possible, as much as depends on you, ^(C)live peaceably with all men. ¹⁹ Beloved, ^(D)do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, ^(E)“Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.