Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 6:29 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Luke 6:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 6 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.”
Luke 6:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 6:29
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other—the blow to the cheek (τύπτοντί σε ἐπὶ τὴν σιαγόνα, typtonti se epi tēn siagona) was not life-threatening violence but an insult to honor, a backhanded slap of contempt. Jesus commands pareche (πάρεχε, offer/present) the other cheek—active non-retaliation that absorbs evil without returning it. The cloak and coat (himation, ἱμάτιον and chitōn, χιτών) represent outer and inner garments—Jesus says surrender both rather than fight over possessions.This radical ethic transcends justice for grace, refusing to match evil for evil. ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 6:29
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“don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek”
“and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions”
“if he brings you into bondage”
“that you have lawsuits one with another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?”
“and some slapped him”
“one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand”
“and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair; I didn't hide my face from shame and spitting.”
“He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.”
“they struck him on the face and asked him”
“thirst”