Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 5:41
Compel thee to go one mile. In those days, when there were no
stages, railroad trains, postal lines, or regular means of conveyance.
It was common for officers traveling to impress men to assist them on
the route. It was a necessary, but oppressive, exaction. Christ directs
to yield the service, and double it rather refuse it.
Mile. A Roman word from "mille", a thousand. A Roman miles was a
thousand paces, 1,520 yards.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 5:41
Luke 6:17-19
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