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Matthew 5:38-42 (RSV)

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38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; 40 and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; 41 and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 41) Eagerness / Diligence / Seeking / Readiness - If someone forces you to go one mile, go two
(v. 42) Giving / Contribution - Do not turn away anyone

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 39) Should we practice physical resistance?

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 38) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 39) Life to the Full - In His Steps (part 5) (2010-04-24)
(v. 39) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 40) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 41) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 2) (2010-01-16)
(v. 41) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 41) A Life of Impact - Shepherding (2009-07-08)
(v. 41) Purpose Driven Life - Thinking Like a Servant (part 1) (2008-07-03)
(v. 42) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 42) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 2) (2010-01-16)