Translations
Modern
If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.
Traditional
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.
Literal
To the one striking you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from the one taking away your cloak, do not withhold also your tunic.
Latin
Et qui te percutit in maxillam, præbe et alteram. Et ab eo qui aufert tibi vestimentum, etiam tunicam noli prohibere.
Original
Greek
English
If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.
Notes
The main theme of the great sermon of Jesus is that those who repent and enter the kingdom of God will live in a truly righteous way.
Events
- Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) God, Being and Attributes of Luke, Gospel of Peter, First Letter of
Topics
Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Dress: Sleeveless Shirt, Called Coat Enemy: General Scriptures Concerning Forgiveness of Enemies Garments: Burnouse or Cloak Good for Evil: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Delivers the |Sermon on the Mount| (In Galilee) Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Sermon of Jesus |On the Plain| Sharing Turning the Other Cheek