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Matthew 5:41
And whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.
Matthew 5:41 · Bible in Basic English
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Matthew 5:41 in other translations
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
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In context
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:
44 But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;
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