Matthew 5:41

And whoever will impress you one mile, go with him two;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

In Context

40and whoever is willing to take you to law, and to take your coat—also permit to him the cloak.

42to him who is asking of you be giving, and him who is willing to borrow from you, you may not turn away.

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Cross References

Mark 15:21And they impress a certain one passing by—Simon, a Cyrenian, coming from the field, the father of Alexander and Rufus—that he may carry His cross,

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 →

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