34. But I say to you, do not swear an oath at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God,
35. nor by earth, for it is his footstool, nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king.
36. Neither shall you swear an oath by your own head, because you are not able to cause one hair to become white or black.
37. But let your word 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and 'No' mean 'No.' For anything beyond that is of evil.
38. You have heard that it was said: 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'
39. But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil, but if anyone will have struck you on your right cheek, offer to him the other also.
40. And anyone who wishes to contend with you in judgment, and to take away your tunic, release to him your cloak also.
41. And whoever will have compelled you for one thousand steps, go with him even for two thousand steps.
42. Whoever asks of you, give to him. And if anyone would borrow from you, do not turn away from him.
43. You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor, and you shall have hatred for your enemy.'
44. But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.
45. In this way, you shall be sons of your Father, who is in heaven. He causes his sun to rise upon the good and the bad, and he causes it to rain upon the just and the unjust.
46. For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Do not even tax collectors behave this way?
47. And if you greet only your brothers, what more have you done? Do not even the pagans behave this way?