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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile,.... The word rendered "compel", is generally said to be of Persic…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 5:38-41
An eye for an eye ... - This command is found in Exo 21:24; Lev 24:20, and Deu 19:21. In these places it was given as a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 5:38-42
In these verses the law of retaliation is expounded, and in a manner repealed. Observe,
I. What the Old Testament…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
compel thee to go a mile The Greek text has a Persian word here signifying "to press into service as a courier" for the…