Jan 12, 2020 bible verses about turning the other cheek. If someone slaps you on th e right cheek, offer the other cheek also. Many take this verse and claim that it is not right nor lawful for a christian to defend himself or herself but rather one ought to be passive. I think it would be a good idea to see what jesus has to say about this in todays bible lesson. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. Bible verses about turn the other cheek king james bible. Kjv, thinline bible, standard print, cloth over board. Well, the turn the other cheek passage from matthew 5. Vernon mcgees unique brand of rubbermeetstheroad teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole word of god. This is a bible game that helps children understand the concept of turning the other cheek. Turn the other cheek reflections on the teachings of. I recently heard an alternative sermon regarding turning the other cheek.
He was not setting government foreign policy, and he was not throwing out the judicial system. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. Me and my perverted niv and the foolish kjv only message michael chriswell. If we are in a position or situation in which we are trying to defeat another, it is probable that he has a hold of us.
This passage is variously interpreted as commanding nonresistance. Turning the other cheek is a phrase in christian doctrine from the sermon on the mount that refers to responding to injury without revenge and allowing more injury. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Complete library 99 is the ultimate bible library and librarianon demand at the click of a mouse. Dec 10, 2017 rather than an act of acceptance, turning the cheek was an act of resistance, but it was not resistance by violence. The pdf version of this and other bibles can be downloaded at the following url. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. Scripture of the day, notifications and other features will keep you rooted in gods word daily. Scripture repeatedly tells us we are to always overlook an offense. Where does the phrase turning the other cheek originate, and what does it mean. This kjv 1611 bible in english bible king james version free download, understand. See turn the other cheek instances in the king james version kjv. This and the following direction is clothed in language of eastern.
Let me expose some of the analysis that has led me to that conclusion. In the sermon on the mount, jesus told his followers, you have heard it said, an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. King james 2000 bible but i say unto you, that you resist not evil. To the person who strikes you on the cheek, 1 offer the other as well, 2 and from the person who takes away your coat, 3 do not withhold your tunic 4 either. Blessed are the fn gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other. What does the bible say about turn the other cheek. What did jesus mean when he instructed us to turn the other. This passage is variously interpreted as commanding nonresistance, christian pacifism, or nonviolence on the part of the victim. Ye have heard that it hath been said, an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. It has also been interpreted as a way to embarrass a. The evils of pacifism turning the other cheek jesus was. Instead, whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Aug 08, 2014 i argued this may well be the most misunderstood verse in all of sacred scripture. According to this teacher, if you turned the other cheek and caused someone to strike you with the back of their hand, it was actually an act of defiance rather than submission. For a full discussion of the debate and history of the phrase, see turn the other cheek. Download the bible app for kids bible app for kids. Should the turn the other cheek bible verse and any other. When jesus saw the crowds, he went up on the fn mountain. For i have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. Matthew 5 kjv and seeing the multitudes, he went up bible. View whole chapter see verse in context turn us again, o god, and cause thy face to shine.
Turning the other cheek bible verses in the king james version kjv about turning the other. Turning the other cheek does not imply pacifism, nor does it mean we place ourselves or others in danger. Contextual overview 38 ye have heard that it hath been said, an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. Bible verses about turning the other cheek king james bible. Jesus command to turn the other cheek is simply a command to forgo retaliation for personal offenses. What does jesus christ have to say about self defense. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. To france, and many other scholars, this verse is just one part of a discussion of legal principles, similar to the previous and subsequent verses.
A look at the historical context of jesus commands to turn the other cheek, give away your cloak and go the extra mile to see what they really mean. My impression is that jesus advocates nonviolence as preferable, but not as an absolute necessity in all circumstances. To offer the left cheek was a way of saying, you might slap me again, but if you do, youll have to slap me with the palm, the way you would slap an equal. Turn the other cheek in the bible king james version. Hebrew tongue he meaneth the scriptures in the hebrew tongue is turned not only into the language of the. Satan is always trying to move, motivate, guide, lead us toward selfsatisfaction in every circumstance. Bible kjv king james version bible is a ever material design kjv bible.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. The king james new testament holy bible davince tools. Feb 22, 2017 regarding turn the other cheek, aquinas recalls us to john 18. From the back cover now the bestselling niv study bible comes on cdrom, supported by an extensive library of worldclass resources that will speed pastors, teachers, counselors, students, and serious lay persons to the.
No, and in the same way if someone insults or slaps us we are to turn away from that person. Darby bible translation but i say unto you, not to resist evil. At first appearance it seems that they may be right. Turning the other cheek is not about allowing someone to beat you up. Introduction the passage we read is at least on the surface one of the most difficult passages in the bible, if we are to live by it. Discover hundreds of wellknown phrases, quotations and idioms from the king james version of the bible. Mar 29, 2017 me and my perverted niv and the foolish kjv only message michael chriswell. What did jesus mean when he instructed us to turn the. Daily bible verse save can give list your favorite bible verse tab. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly.
Download for free and try many more features available with this. Turn the other cheek bible verses in the king james version kjv about turn the other cheek. Turning the other cheek king james bible kjv sayings. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. Authorized king james version kjv of the bible the preserved and living word of god. But let me give you a bit more context, and let me give it to you in a better version. He said jesus was, therefore, teaching us to stand up for ourselves. The phrase comes from the bible, from the gospel according to matthew, the part popularly called the sermon on the mount. New king james version but i tell you not to resist an evil person. In the king james version kjv of the bible the text reads.
The interpretation as a general rule of nonviolent resistance is a misunderstanding of the original. New american standard bible but i say to you, do not resist an evil person. King james version but i say unto you, that ye resist not evil. Turn the other cheek in the kjv bible king james version.
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