''An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth...''

Jesus corrected the teaching in the statement above by declaring that

  • A give and take is an ideal way of life
  • B retaliation should be in equal measure to the offence
  • C retaliation is right
  • D forgiveness is right
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The correct answer is D. forgiveness is right

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus urges his followers to turn the other cheek: You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

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