Matthew 5:39
New American Standard Bible
39 But I say to you, do not show opposition against an evil person; but (A)whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also.
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Matthew 5:39
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39 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.(A)
Acts 23:2-5
New American Standard Bible
2 But the high priest (A)Ananias commanded those standing beside him (B)to strike him on the mouth. 3 Then Paul said to him, “God is going to strike you, (C)you whitewashed wall! Do you (D)sit to try me according to the Law, and in violation of the Law, order me to be struck?” 4 But those present said, “Are you insulting God’s high priest?” 5 And Paul said, “I was not aware, brothers, that he is high priest; for it is written: ‘(E)You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’”
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Acts 23:2-5
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2 At this the high priest Ananias(A) ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.(B) 3 Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall!(C) You sit there to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck!”(D)
4 Those who were standing near Paul said, “How dare you insult God’s high priest!”
5 Paul replied, “Brothers, I did not realize that he was the high priest; for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’[a]”(E)
Footnotes
- Acts 23:5 Exodus 22:28
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