38 “You have heard that it was said,
‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’39
But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes
you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40
And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have
your cloak as well. 41 If someone
forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one
who wants to borrow from you.
Love for Enemies
43 “You have heard that it was said,
‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44
But I tell you: Love your enemies and
pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be
sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the
evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the
unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you,
what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing
that? 47 And if you greet only your
brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans
do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your
heavenly Father is perfect.
From BibleGateway.com:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew
5:38-48&version=NIV1984