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Matthew 5:40
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have [thy] cloke also.
Matthew 5:40 · Webster 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;
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 communication be, Yea, yea, Nay, nay: for whatever [is] more than these cometh of evil.
38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.
39 But I say to you, That ye resist not evil: but whoever shall strike 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] cloke also.
41 And whoever shall constrain thee [to go] one mile, go with him two.
42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away.
43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thy enemy:
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