Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
What does Matthew 5:38 mean?
The plain instruction is, Suffer any injury that can be borne, for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. And the sum of all is, that Christians must avoid disputing and striving.
Key themes
Suffering and trialsPeaceFulfillmentKingdom of heaven
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Keep this verse inside Matthew 5:38-42 and alongside a few nearby related passages.