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That's not getting rid of the law.
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Look at 5:38: "You have heard that it was said
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an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth,
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but I say do not resist an evil doer.
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If anyone strikes you on the right cheek turn the other also,
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if anyone wants to sue you take your coat,
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give your cloak as well.
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If anyone forces you to go one mile go the second mile.
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Give to everyone who begs from you and
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do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow anything from you."
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These antitheses have been read throughout Christian history by many people
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as implying that Jesus is doing away with this