35. Don’t swear an oath using the name of the earth, because the earth belongs to God. Don’t swear an oath using the name of Jerusalem, because that is the city of the great King.
36. Don’t even swear by your own head, because you cannot make one hair on your head become white or black.
37. Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no. If you say more than yes or no, it is 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 tell you, don’t stand up against an evil person. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other cheek also.
40. If someone wants to sue you in court and take your shirt, let him have your coat also.
41. If someone forces you to go with him one mile, go with him two miles.
42. If a person asks you for something, give it to him. Don’t refuse to give to someone who wants to borrow from you.
43. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemies.’