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Matthew 5:36-42 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

36. Neither shall you swear an oath by your own head, because you are not able to cause one hair to become white or black.

37. But let your word 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and 'No' mean 'No.' For anything beyond that is of evil.

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 one who is evil, but if anyone will have struck you on your right cheek, offer to him the other also.

40. And anyone who wishes to contend with you in judgment, and to take away your tunic, release to him your cloak also.

41. And whoever will have compelled you for one thousand steps, go with him even for two thousand steps.

42. Whoever asks of you, give to him. And if anyone would borrow from you, do not turn away from him.

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