Matthew 5:38-48

38“You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

39But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

40As for the one who wants to sue you and take away your shirt, let him have your coat as well.

41And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.

42Give to the one who asks you, and don’t turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

43“You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.

44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

45so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. For he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

46For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?

47And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what are you doing out of the ordinary? Don’t even the Gentiles do the same?

48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.