37 "Just let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes.' Let your 'No' mean 'No.' Anything more than this comes from the evil one.
38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye must be put out for an eye. A tooth must be knocked out for a tooth.' (Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21)
39 But here is what I tell you. Do not fight against an evil person. "Suppose someone hits you on your right cheek. Turn your other cheek to him also.
40 Suppose someone takes you to court to get your shirt. Let him have your coat also.
41 Suppose someone forces you to go one mile. Go two miles with him.
42 "Give to the one who asks you for something. Don't turn away from the one who wants to borrow something from you.
43 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor. (Leviticus 19:18) Hate your enemy.'