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.
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek,.... The right cheek,
offer also the other; the left cheek, by turning it to him, that he may smite that likewise, if he thinks fit: by which proverbial expression, Christ teaches patience in bearing injuries and affronts, and not to seek private revenge; but rather, suffer more, than indulge such a temper; and for the same purpose is what follows urged:
and him that taketh away thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also: the phrase is inverted in Matthew;
See Gill on "Matthew 5:39.
See Gill on "Matthew 5:40.
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