29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic.


In Context

26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets.

27 "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic.

30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.

31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Luke 6:29 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:29And 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.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

6:29And to him that striketh thee on the one cheek, offer also the other. And him that taketh away from thee thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

6:29To 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.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:29To him that smites thee on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him that would take away thy garment, forbid not thy body-coat also.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

6:29To him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloke withhold not thy coat also.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:29And to 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.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:29To 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.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

6:29and 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:29And to him that smites you on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that takes away your cloak forbid not to take your coat also.