Verses 38-48 discuss the topics of "Concerning Relation" and "Love for Enemies," basically elaborating on verse 5:9. This passage brings about the famous quote 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' (Matthew 5:38) and can be found in many other parts of the Bible. The Lord tells his people not to 'resist an evildoer' and to 'turn the other [cheek] also' (Matthew 5:39). He tells his disciples that 'if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well' (Matthew 5:40) and that 'if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile' (Matthew 5:41). The Lord also says that his disciples should 'not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you (Matthew 5:42). The Lord wants his disciples to do everything in their power to make peace with others. Concerning enemies, The Lord brings in another famous line, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy' (Matthew 5:43) but goes on to say that his disciples should 'love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you' (Matthew 5:44), advice that was rare in this time. In conclusion of this particular topic of his sermon, The Lord advises his disciples to 'Be
Verses 38-48 discuss the topics of "Concerning Relation" and "Love for Enemies," basically elaborating on verse 5:9. This passage brings about the famous quote 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' (Matthew 5:38) and can be found in many other parts of the Bible. The Lord tells his people not to 'resist an evildoer' and to 'turn the other [cheek] also' (Matthew 5:39). He tells his disciples that 'if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well' (Matthew 5:40) and that 'if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile' (Matthew 5:41). The Lord also says that his disciples should 'not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you (Matthew 5:42). The Lord wants his disciples to do everything in their power to make peace with others. Concerning enemies, The Lord brings in another famous line, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy' (Matthew 5:43) but goes on to say that his disciples should 'love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you' (Matthew 5:44), advice that was rare in this time. In conclusion of this particular topic of his sermon, The Lord advises his disciples to 'Be