But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
What does Matthew 5:39 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.