14  Now the Nephites were taught to defend themselves against their enemies, even to the shedding of blood if it were necessary; yea, and they were also taught ^anever to give an offense, yea, and never to raise the sword except it were against an enemy, except it were to preserve their lives.

  33  And again, this is the law that I gave unto mine ancients, that they should not go out unto battle against any nation, kindred, tongue, or people, save I, the Lord, commanded them.

  29  And unto him that ^bsmiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.

  21  But Gidgiddoni saith unto them: The Lord ^aforbid; for if we should go up against them the Lord would deliver us into their hands; therefore we will prepare ourselves in the center of our lands, and we will gather all our armies together, and we will not go against them, but we will wait till they shall come against us; therefore as the Lord liveth, if we do this he will deliver them into our hands.

  10  And they did swear by the heavens, and also by the throne of God, that they ^bwould go up to battle against their enemies, and would cut them off from the face of the land.

  23  Now, I speak unto you concerning your families—if men will ^asmite you, or your families, once, and ye bear it patiently and revile not against them, neither seek revenge, ye shall be rewarded;