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Matthew 5:39

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5:39But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer.46 But whoever strikes you on the47 right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

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  1. 46 The articular πονηρός (ponēros, “the evildoer”) cannot be translated simply as “evil” for then the command would be “do not resist evil.” Every instance of this construction in Matthew is most likely personified, referring either to an evildoer (13:49) or, more often, “the evil one” (as in 5:37; 6:13; 13:19, 38).
  2. 47 Many (B D K L Δ Θ f13 565 579 700 1424 ) have σου (sou) here (“your right cheek”), but many others lack the pronoun (א W f1 33 892 1241 ). The pronoun was probably added by way of clarification. has σου in brackets, indicating doubt as to its authenticity.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

NLTNew Living Translation

But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.

KJV 1900King James Version

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.