Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 5:41

"And whosoever shall compel thee to go one mile, go with him two." — Matthew 5:41 (ASV)

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

Governments in those days demanded forced service through their petty officers. Christians were to be of a yielding temper, and bear a double exaction rather than provoke harsh words and anger. We ought not to evade taxation, but stand ready to render to Caesar his due. "Yield" is our watchword. To stand up against force is not exactly our part; we may leave that to others. How few believe the long-suffering, non-resistant doctrines of our King!

Governments in those days demanded forced service through their petty officers. Christians were to be of a yielding temper and bear a double exaction rather than provoke ill words and anger. We ought not to evade taxation, but stand ready to render to Caesar his due.

Yield is our watchword. To stand up against force is not exactly our part. We may leave that to others. How few believe the long-suffering, non-resistant doctrines of our King!

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

If you can do him any service, do it cheerfully, do it readily. Do what he wants of you.