Tribulation & Adversity
Whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also

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Jesus His Commandment

    Matthew 5:38-39

    This Primary Bible reference is a unique Bible reference according to the words of Jesus, which best summarizes this step.

Negative commandments:
  • Do not resist evil
Commandment category: Tribulation & Adversity

Direct Bible References

Extra direct Bible references which expands or explain the same step.

  • Romans 12:21
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:15
  • 1 Peter 2:12-15
  • 1 Peter 3:9

Indirect Bible References

Extra, more indirect Bible references, relating to the same step.

  • Leviticus 24:19-20

  • Psalms 34:15

Example Bible References

In these Bible references you will find examples and testimonies how this step was being executed.


  • 1 Samuel 24:18-20

  • 2 Chronicles 19:11

  • Romans 13:3-4

Wisdom Bible References

Wisdom Bible references will relate to one of the Wisdom Literare Books from the Old Testament.


  • Proverbs 10:12

  • Proverbs 11:27

  • Proverbs 19:11

  • Proverbs 20:22

  • Proverbs 25:21-22

Duplicate Bible References

Another Bible reference to more or less the same as the primary, direct or indirect, with not much new information, although it will confirm the same Bible references:


  • Exodus 21:24


Legend

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  • A related Bible reference to the step which is negative, something you should not do
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is both positive and negative
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is positive, something you should do or learn from
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is not yet determined positive or negative

Drawings

Jenske Visser -

Artist: Jenske Visser

Short Movies

AGW for men by Mark Ballenger - How to turn the other cheek without losing your masculinity?
Allan Parr - Turn the other cheek. Am I supposed to accept abuse?
Got Questions Ministries - What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?
Spirit & Truth - What does ‘Turing the other cheek’ really mean?

Songs

Matthew West - Mended
Selah - Your raise me up

Questions

Share your hearts together by discussing the following questions:
  • Is there anything you don't understand within this step?
  • Wat appeals to you about all Bible references and resources?
  • How do you apply this step in your life or do you experience any boundaries?
Extra questions:
  • Can you recognize any examples in your life, where you did or dit not choose for doing the right thing, while the other didn’t deserve it?