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NASB | Matthew 5:39 "But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:39 "But I say to you, do not resist an evil person [who insults you or violates your rights]; but whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other toward him also [simply ignore insignificant insults or trivial losses and do not bother to retaliate--maintain your dignity, your self-respect, your poise]. [Luke 6:29, 30; Rom 12:17-21] |
Bible Question (short): How should we deal with difficult people |
Question (full): How should we deal with 'difficult people' in our lives? Now a 'difficult person' can be anyone from a spouse, a relative, a fellow co-worker or even a fellow member of the Forum! :) Does this verse mean that we should give in (as Christians) to the people that seem to give us a hard time? Should we be 'door mats' to people? |