41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.

Other Translations of Matthew 5:41

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

The Message

41 And if someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life.

New King James Version

41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

New Living Translation

41 If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 5:41

Commentary on Matthew 5:38-42

(Read Matthew 5:38-42)

The plain instruction is, Suffer any injury that can be borne, for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. And the sum of all is, that Christians must avoid disputing and striving. If any say, Flesh and blood cannot pass by such an affront, let them remember, that flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and those who act upon right principles will have most peace and comfort.