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"Eye for an eye" in the Bible: Matthew 5:38-39


Jesus' teachings challenged people to think anew about many of the old laws and traditions they followed. Here, he tells people that instead of demanding an "eye for an eye" when they are wronged, they ought to love and forgive their tormentor instead.
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Matthew 5:38-39 (KJV)

 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

 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.

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