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Matthew 5:40
If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
Matthew 5:40 · World English Bible
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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;
And 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 ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’
39 But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40 If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
41 Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
42 Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
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