1There are two ways, one of life and one of death, and a great difference between the two ways.
2The way of life is this: First, you shall love God who created you; second, you shall love your neighbor as yourself, and you shall not do to another what you do not want done to you.
3And of these sayings the teaching is this: Bless those who curse you, and pray for your enemies, and fast for those who persecute you.
4For what reward is there in loving those who love you? Do not the gentiles do the same? But love those who hate you, and you shall have no enemy.
5Abstain from fleshly and worldly passions. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, offer him the other also, and you shall be perfect.
6If someone compels you to go one mile, go with him two. If someone takes your cloak, give him your tunic also.
7If someone takes what is yours, do not ask for it back, for indeed you are not able.
8Give to everyone who asks of you, and do not ask for it back; for the Father desires that all should be given from our own blessings.
9Blessed is he who gives according to the commandment, for he is innocent. Woe to him who receives; for if anyone receives having need, he is innocent; but he who receives not having need shall pay the penalty.
10Also it was said: Let your alms sweat in your hands, until you know to whom you should give.