Read Full ChapterIf 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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.
World English Bible (WEB)
And unto him that smiteth{G5180}{(G5723)} thee{G4571} on{G1909} the one cheek{G4600} offer{G3930}{(G5720)} also{G2532} the other{G243}; and{G2532} him{G575} that taketh away{G142}{(G5723)} thy{G4675} cloke{G2440} forbid{G2967}{(G5661)} not{G3361} to take thy coat{G5509} also{G2532}.
Strong's King James
(29) Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer the other also and whoever takes away from you a garment do not hinder the skin-tunic either.
The F.O.G
[29] If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer them the other. If someone demands your coat, give them your shirt as well.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and to him smiting thee upon the cheek, give also the other, and from him taking away from thee the mantle, also the coat thou mayest not keep back.
Young's Literal Translation
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