When a man slaps you on one cheek turn to him the other cheek also?

In the Gospel of Matthew chapter 5, an alternative for “an eye for an eye” is given by Jesus: You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” 39But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Is turning the other cheek a sign of weakness?

Most people think it means we must let ourselves be the losers when others attack us and to “let them get away with it”. Turning the other cheek is not a recipe for losing. Turning the other cheek is not an attitude of weakness but of strength. It takes fortitude and self-control to resist the urge to strike back.

Does the Bible say eye for an eye?

The passage in Leviticus states, “And a man who injures his countryman – as he has done, so it shall be done to him [namely,] fracture under/for fracture, eye under/for eye, tooth under/for tooth. Just as another person has received injury from him, so it will be given to him.” (Lev. 24:19–21).

Do good to those who hate you?

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; For example, the New International Version reads: “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”.

What does turn the other cheek mean LDS?

In the context of Jesus’ teachings, it would appear that “seventy times seven” means as often as one is sinned against. Because he taught his disciples to “turn the other cheek” and forgive others, it is clear that Jesus was opposed to retaliation.

Does the Bible say to turn the other cheek?

Matt. 5 Verses 38 to 48 [38] Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: [39] But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Do not judge or you too will be judged?

Bible Gateway Matthew 7 :: NIV. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?