Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:39
American Standard Version
but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Amplified® Bible
But I say to you, Do not resist the evil man [who injures you]; but if anyone strikes you on the right jaw {or} cheek, turn to him the other one too.
Contemporary English Version
But I tell you not to try to get even with a person who has done something to you. When someone slaps your right cheek, turn and let that person slap your other cheek.
Darby English Version
But *I* say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
Good News Bible
But now I tell you: do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let him slap your left cheek too.
International Standard Version
But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
King 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.
New American Standard Bible
"But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
New International Version
But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
New King James Version
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Revised Standard Version
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;
Young's Literal Translation
but I -- I say to you, not to resist the evil, but whoever shall slap thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
