Cheek

Jesus said he: “When an enemy smites you on one cheek, do not stand there dumb and passive but in positive attitude turn the other; that is, do the best thing possible actively to lead your brother in error away from the evil paths into the better ways of righteous living”. 140:3.14 159:5.9

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Ambassadors of the kingdom 140:3.14 — 2 Co 5:20. *Resist not injustice*: Mt 5:39; Lk 6:29. *Do not sue each other*: 1 Co 6:1-7.
• Love neighbor as self 159:5.9 — Lv 19:18,34; Mt 5:43-44; Mt 19:19b; Mt 22:39; Mk 12:31,33; Lk 10:27; Ro 13:9b; Ga 5:14; Jm 2:8.
• Not take vengeance 159:5.9 — Lv 19:18.
• Turn other cheek 159:5.9 — Mt 5:39; Lk 6:29a.