Matthew 5:39 Greek Word Analysis
| 0 | I | ἐγὼ | g1473 |
| 1 | But | δὲ | g1161 |
| 2 | say | λέγω | g3004 |
| 3 | unto you | ὑμῖν | g5213 |
| 4 | not | μὴ | g3361 |
| 5 | That ye resist | ἀντιστῆναι | g436 |
| 6 | | τῷ | g3588 |
| 7 | evil | πονηρῷ· | g4190 |
| 8 | but | ἀλλ' | g235 |
| 9 | whosoever | ὅστις | g3748 |
| 10 | thee | σε | g4571 |
| 11 | shall smite | ῥαπίσει | g4474 |
| 12 | on | ἐπὶ | g1909 |
| 13 | | τὴν | g3588 |
| 14 | right | δεξιάν | g1188 |
| 15 | thy | σου | g4675 |
| 16 | cheek | σιαγόνα | g4600 |
| 17 | turn | στρέψον | g4762 |
| 18 | to him | αὐτῷ | g846 |
| 19 | also | καὶ | g2532 |
| 20 | | τὴν | g3588 |
| 21 | the other | ἄλλην· | g243 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
But *I* say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
World English Bible (WEB)
But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
but I -- I say to you, not to resist the evil, but whoever shall slap thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;