37 Simply say yes or no. Anything more than that comes from the evil one.
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’
39 But I tell you not to oppose an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn your other cheek to him as well.
40 If someone wants to sue you in order to take your shirt, let him have your coat too.
41 If someone forces you to go one mile, go two miles with him.
42 Give to everyone who asks you for something. Don’t turn anyone away who wants to borrow something from you.
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’