²⁹And to him that striketh thee on the one cheek, offer also the other. And him that taketh away from thee thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also.

³⁰Give to every one that asketh thee: and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.

³¹And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them in like manner.

³²And if you love them that love you, what thanks are to you? For sinners also love those that love them.

³³And if you do good to them who do good to you, what thanks are to you? For sinners also do this.

³⁴And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what thanks are to you? For sinners also lend to sinners, for to receive as much.

³⁵But love ye your enemies: do good, and lend, hoping for nothing thereby: and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the sons of the Highest. For he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.

³⁶Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

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