Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 5:40
If any man will sue. That is, is about to sue thee.
Take away thy coat. The inner garment, the tunic or shirt.
Cloke. The outer garment, the covering at night. It could not be
held by a creditor (Exodus 22:26-27). Better to give it up, too, than
to engage in litigation. Many a poor soul has realized this when it was
too late, and the lawyers had divided his property. Avoid lawsuits.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 5:40
Luke 6:17-19
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