Matthew 5:40

Easy To Read Version

If a person wants to sue you in court and take your shirt, then let him have your coat too.

Cross References

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you, don’t stand against an evil person. If someone hits you on the right cheek, then turn and let him hit the other cheek too.

Matthew 5:41

If a soldier forces you to walk with him one mile, then go with him two miles.

Luke 6:29

If a person hits you on the side of your face, let him hit the other side too. If a person takes your coat, don’t stop him from taking your shirt too.

1 Corinthians 6:7

The lawsuits that you have against each other show that you are already defeated. It would be better for you to let someone do wrong against you! It would be better for you to let someone cheat you!

1 Corinthians 7:36

A man might think that he is not doing the right thing with his virgin {\cf2\super [44]} \{daughter\} if she is almost past the best age to marry. So he might think that marriage is necessary. He should do what he wants. He should let them marry. It is no sin.