| King James Version | New Revised Standard Version |
| BUT I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, | “BUT I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, |
| 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. | 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. |
| 29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. | 29 If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. |
| 30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. | 30 Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. |
| 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. | 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. |
