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Matthew 5:41
Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
Matthew 5:41 · World English Bible
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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.
And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
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In context
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.’
44 But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
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