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Matthew 5:40
And if any man goes to law with you and takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe from him.
Matthew 5:40 · Bible in Basic English
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Matthew 5:40 in other translations
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.
if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;
If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
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In context
37 But let your words be simply, Yes or No: and whatever is more than these is of the Evil One.
38 You have knowledge that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
39 But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.
40 And if any man goes to law with you and takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe from him.
41 And whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.
42 Give to him who comes with a request, and keep not your property from him who would for a time make use of it.
43 You have knowledge that it was said, Have love for your neighbour, and hate for him who is against you:
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