And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek,.... The right cheek,offer also the other; the left cheek, by turning it to him, that he may smite that likewise, if he thinks fit: by which proverbial expression, Christ teaches patience in bearing injuries and affronts, and not to seek private revenge; but rather, suffer more, than indulge such a temper; and for the same purpose is what follows urged:and him that taketh away thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also: the phrase is inverted in Matthew;See Gill on "Mt 5:39.
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Luke 6:29
Luke 6:29
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