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A Principle, Not a Prescription
Commentators explain that Jesus' command is a proverbial expression teaching a heart of non-retaliation, not a rigid rule for every situation. Scholars note that Jesus himself protested when struck. The goal is to cultivate a spirit of radical love and patience, not necessarily to suspend civil justice.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 6:29
On the cheek (επ την σιαγονα). Matthew 5:39 has "right." Old word meaning jaw or jawbone, but in the N.T. only here and…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 6:29
19th Century
Bishop
And to the one who strikes you . . .—See Notes on Matthew 5:39-40.
And the one who takes away your cloke.—…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 6:29
“You who hear me” means those who are taking in what Jesus is saying. The word “love” must be understood in its classic Christian sense of agape (G…
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John Gill
On Luke 6:29
17th Century
Pastor
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek
The right cheek,
offer also the other
Matthew Henry
On Luke 6:27–36
17th Century
Minister
These are hard lessons for flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy for u…