Matthew 5:33-44
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33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
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34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
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35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
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36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
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37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
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38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
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39 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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40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
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41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
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42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
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43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
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44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;