35. not by earth, because it is his footstool, and not by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King.
36. Do not take an oath by your head, because you are not able to make one hair white or black.
37. Let your word be ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no.’ More than this 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 say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
40. And if someone wants to sue you and to take your tunic, give him your coat also.
41. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.
42. Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
43. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘hate your enemy.’
44. But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,