Luke 6:29

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 6:29

BSB
If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.
AKJV
And to him that smites you on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that takes away your cloak forbid not to take your coat also.
CPDV
And to him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your coat, do not withhold even your tunic.
ERV
To him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloke withhold not thy coat also.
NHEB
To the person who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from the person who takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt either.
SMT
To him striking thee upon the cheek hold also near the other; and from him taking away thy garments, and thou shouldest not retrench thy coat.

Commentary for Luke 6:29

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Overview of Luke 6:29
Summary
Surrendering possessions without resistance demonstrates nonviolence
Place
Plain
Event
Teaching nonresistance
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching