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But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God's throne;
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nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
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Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black.
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But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.
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"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
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But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
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If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.
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And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
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Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
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"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
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But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,