Turning the other cheek

thumb|Jesus taught turning the other cheek during the Sermon on the Mount. "Turn the other cheek" is a phrase in Christian doctrine from the Sermon on the Mount that refers to responding to insult without retort. Quotes about Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 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. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Gospel of Matthew 5:38-42 KJV. But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Gospel of Luke 6:27-31 KJV. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Paul of Tarsus in the First Epistle to the Thessalonians 5:15 KJV. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Paul of Tarsus in the Epistle to the Romans 12:17-21 KJV. See also Great Commandment External links Category:Sayings of Jesus