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Passage Lookup: Matthew 5:38-48

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Matthew 5:38
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"(C1)You have heard that it was said, '(C2)EYE FOR EYE, and TOOTH FOR TOOTH.'
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Cross References:  (C1) - Matthew 5:21, 27; (C2) - Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21;
Matthew 5:39
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"But I say to you, do not show opposition against an evil person; but (C1)whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Matthew 5:39;
Matthew 5:40
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"And if anyone wants to sue you and take your (F1)tunic, let him have your (F2)cloak also.
Footnotes:  (F1) - A long shirt worn next to the skin; (F2) - Or outer garment;
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Matthew 5:41
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"Whoever (F1)forces you to go one mile, go with him two.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit will force;
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Matthew 5:42
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"(C1)Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Deuteronomy 15:7; Luke 6:34f; 1 Timothy 6:18;
Matthew 5:43
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"(C1)You have heard that it was said, '(C2)YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR (C3)and hate your enemy.'
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Cross References:  (C1) - Matthew 5:21, 27; (C2) - Leviticus 19:18; (C3) - Deuteronomy 23:3;
Matthew 5:44
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"But I say to you, (C1)love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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Cross References:  (C1) - Luke 6:27f; Acts 7:60; Romans 12:20;
Matthew 5:45
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so that you may prove yourselves to be (C1)sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Matthew 5:9; Luke 6:35; Acts 14:17;
Matthew 5:46
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"For (C1)if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors, do they not do the same?
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Cross References:  (C1) - Luke 6:32;
Matthew 5:47
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"And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Even the Gentiles, do they not do the same?
Matthew 5:48
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"Therefore (C1)you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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