The Real Meaning Of ‘Turn The Other Cheek’

Opinion

The Real Meaning Of ‘Turn The Other Cheek’

Michael Brown

One of the most famous teachings of Jesus is that His followers should “turn the other cheek,” a teaching that is familiar even to non-Christians. But what, exactly, did He mean?

Was He saying that soldiers in battle should present themselves to their enemies rather than return fire? Did He mean that a father should not fight off a home intruder who was trying to kidnap his children? By understanding what Jesus was saying, we can better understand what He was not saying.

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