³³“Again, you have heard what was said to your people long ago. They were told, ‘Do not break the promises you make to the Lord. Keep the oaths you have made to him.’ ³⁴But here is what I tell you. Do not make any promises like that at all. Do not make them in the name of heaven. That is God’s throne. ³⁵Do not make them in the name of the earth. That is the stool for God’s feet. Do not make them in the name of Jerusalem. That is the city of the Great King. ³⁶And do not take an oath in the name of your head. You can’t make even one hair white or black.

³⁷“Just let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes.’ Let your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more than this comes from the evil one.

Be Kind to Others

³⁸“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye must be put out for an eye. A tooth must be knocked out for a tooth.’ ³⁹But here is what I tell you. Do not fight against an evil person.

“Suppose someone hits you on your right cheek. Turn your other cheek to him also. ⁴⁰Suppose someone takes you to court to get your shirt. Let him have your coat also. ⁴¹Suppose someone forces you to go one mile. Go two miles with him.

⁴²“Give to the one who asks you for something. Don’t turn away from the one who wants to borrow something from you.

Love Your Enemies

⁴³“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor. Hate your enemy.’ ⁴⁴But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

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