Luke 6:29

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

If someone strikes you on one cheek, offer them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt either.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And to him who strikes you on one cheek, offer also the other; and to him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your coat also.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    To him that smiteth{G5180} thee{G4571} on{G1909} the{G4600} [one] cheek{G4600} offer{G3930} also{G2532} the other;{G243} and{G2532} from him{G575} that taketh away{G142} thy{G4675} cloak{G2440} withhold{G2967} not{G3361} thy coat{G5509} also.{G2532}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And unto him that smiteth{G5180}{(G5723)} thee{G4571} on{G1909} the one cheek{G4600} offer{G3930}{(G5720)} also{G2532} the other{G243}; and{G2532} him{G575} that taketh away{G142}{(G5723)} thy{G4675} cloke{G2440} forbid{G2967}{(G5661)} not{G3361} to take thy coat{G5509} also{G2532}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And vnto him that smyteth the on the one cheke offer also ye other. And him that taketh awaye thy goune forbid not to take thy coote also.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And who so smyteth the on the one cheke, offre him ye other also. And who so taketh awaye thy cloake, forbyd him not yi cote also.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And vnto him that smiteth thee on ye one cheeke, offer also the other: and him that taketh away thy cloke, forbid not to take thy coate also.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And vnto hym that smyteth thee on the one cheeke, offer also the other. And hym that taketh away thy cloke, forbyd not to take thy coate also.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹And unto him that smiteth thee on the› [one] ‹cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not› [to take thy] ‹coat also.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and to him smiting thee upon the cheek, give also the other, and from him taking away from thee the mantle, also the coat thou mayest not keep back.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    To him that smiteth thee on the `one' cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloak withhold not thy coat also.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    To him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloak withhold not thy coat also.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    If a man gives you a blow on one side of your face, then let the other side be turned to him; from him who takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    To the person who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other as well, and from the person who takes away your coat, do not withhold your tunic either.

Referenced Verses

  • Heb 10:34 : 34 For you sympathized with those in prison and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, knowing that you have a better and lasting possession in heaven.
  • Isa 50:6 : 6 I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from insults and spitting.
  • Lam 3:30 : 30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who strikes him, and let him be filled with disgrace.
  • Matt 26:67 : 67 Then they spat in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him,
  • Luke 22:64 : 64 They blindfolded him, struck him in the face, and demanded, 'Prophesy! Who hit you?'
  • John 18:22 : 22 When Jesus said this, one of the officers standing nearby struck him with his hand, saying, 'Is this how you answer the high priest?'
  • Acts 23:2 : 2 But the high priest Ananias ordered those standing nearby to strike him on the mouth.
  • 1 Cor 4:11 : 11 To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed, we are brutally treated, and we are homeless.
  • 1 Cor 6:7 : 7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
  • 2 Cor 11:20 : 20 In fact, you put up with anyone who enslaves you, devours you, takes advantage of you, exalts himself, or strikes you in the face.
  • Mic 5:1 : 1 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come one for me to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.
  • Matt 5:39-42 : 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
  • 2 Sam 19:30 : 30 The king said to him, 'Why say more? I hereby declare that you and Ziba shall divide the land.'
  • 2 Chr 18:23 : 23 Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. 'Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when he left me to speak to you?' he asked.

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