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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): Response to Sept. 11, 2001 events |
Question (full): I ask this question in the context of the events of September 11, 2001. I understand that God asks us to fight evil, and the Old Testament is replete with examples from Israel's history. Surely, with this verse, He is not asking us to sit still and accept acts of evil visited upon our country by forces of Satan. Does not God desire us to battle evil at times like this? |