38. “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’
39. But I tell you, don’t stand up against an evil person. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, then turn and let him slap the other cheek too.
40. If someone wants to sue you in court and take your shirt, then let him have your coat too.
41. If a soldier forces you to go with him one mile, then go with him two miles.
42. If a person asks you for something, then give it to him. Don’t refuse to give to a person who wants to borrow from you.
43. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemies.’
44. But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.
45. If you do this, then you will be true sons of your Father in heaven. Your Father causes the sun to rise on good people and on bad people. Your Father sends rain to those who do good and to those who do wrong.