For where was the difference between what had been said and what Jesus was saying? Where is the uniqueness between the two scenarios?
Matthew 5:38 - 39
ESV - 38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 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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