Whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also

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Lesson 114 - Acts 16-17

  • Whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also
  • Matthew 5:38-39 ¶ Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Lesson category: New Testament

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Questions

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  • Is there anything you don't understand within this lesson?
  • Wat appeals to you about all Bible references and resources?
  • How do you apply this truth in your life or do you experience any boundaries?

Direct Bible References

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

  • Romans 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
  • 1 Peter 2:12-15 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
  • 1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.


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