35 or by the earth, because it is the footstool of his feet, or by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great king.
36 And do not swear by your head, because you are not able to make one hair white or black.
37 But let your statement be ‘Yes, yes; no, no,’ and anything beyond these is 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 say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.
40 And the one who wants to go to court with you and take your tunic, let him have your outer garment also.
41 And whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.