And they went on to another village.
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.
But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him.
But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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