Matthew 5:41 KJV

Matthew · chapter 5 · verse 41 · King James Version

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.Matthew 5:41 · King James Version

Matthew 5:41 in context

39But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

40And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

41And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

42Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

43Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

whosoeverhostiswhoever, whatever, whoG3748 →
compelangareuōto employ a courier, dispatch a mounted messenger, press into public service, compel to goG29 →
milemiliona mile, among the Romans the distance of a thousand paces or eight stadia, about 1.5 km…G3400 →
gohypagōto lead under, bring under, to withdraw one s self, to go away, departG5217 →