Matthew 5:41
If someone demands that you go one mile, go with them two.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
In Context
40If someone wants to sue you in court and takes your shirt, give them your coat too.
42Give to those who ask you, and don't turn away those who want to borrow from you.
Cross References
Mark 15:21They forced a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the countryside, to carry his cross. Simon was the father of Alexander and Rufus.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:39-43
The Sermon on the Mount. 38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. In these verses the law… Read the whole commentary →