²¹ Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

⁹ not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; One who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

²⁷ "But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.