34. But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
35. Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
36. Neither shall you swear by your head, because you can not make one hair white or black.
37. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these comes from evil.
38. You have heard that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
39. But I say unto you, That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40. And if any man will sue you at the law, and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
41. And whosoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two.
42. Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
43. You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.
44. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you;