34. But I say to you that you must not pledge at all. You must not pledge by heaven, because it’s God’s throne.
35. You must not pledge by the earth, because it’s God’s footstool. You must not pledge by Jerusalem, because it’s the city of the great king.
36. And you must not pledge by your head, because you can’t turn one hair white or black.
37. Let your yes mean yes, and your no mean no. Anything more than this 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 say to you that you must not oppose those who want to hurt you. If people slap you on your right cheek, you must turn the left cheek to them as well.
40. When they wish to haul you to court and take your shirt, let them have your coat too.
41. When they force you to go one mile, go with them two.