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 | | One must understand that by saying "...whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also," Jesus obviously never intended to condone the behavior of a brawler or a contentious person. |
 | | In the context of Jewish and middle eastern cultures, specifically during the time of Christ, the biggest customary insult was to pull someone's beard, spit on his face and body and slap him on the cheek. |
 | | However, Jesus never suggested that if the slapping continues, or if the person starts striking you with fists and clubs you should stand there and be the object of his aggression. |
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