38 You 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 you shall not rise up against evil: but if any one strike thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

40 And if any one will contend with thee to take away thy tunic, leave him thy mantle also;

41 and if a man compel thee one mile, go with him twain.

42 Give to him who asketh from thee, and him who would borrow from thee refuse not.

43 You have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies; bless them who execrate you; do that which is good to him who hateth you; and pray for them who lead you with a chain, and persecute you.

45 That you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven, who causeth his sun to arise on the good and on the evil, and who sendeth showers on the just and on the unjust.

46 For if you love those (only) who love you, what reward have you? do not even the tribute-gatherers this?

47 And if you wish peace to your brethren only, what more do you than they? do not also the tribute-gatherers this?

48 Be ye therefore perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect!