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A Shocking Act of Generosity
Commentators explain that being sued for a 'coat' (an undergarment) was a significant legal action. Jesus' command to also offer the 'cloak' (the more valuable outer garment) is a shocking act of generosity. This demonstrates a kingdom principle of going beyond non-resistance to proactive, sacrificial giving, breaking the cycle of conflict by yielding more than is unjustly demanded.
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AT Robertson
On Matthew 5:40
Thy coat... thy cloke also (τον χιτωνα σου κα το ιματιον). The "coat" is really a sort of shirt or undergarment and would be deman…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 5:40
19th Century
Preacher
Let him have all he asks and more. It is better to lose an item of clothing than to be drawn into a lawsuit. The courts of our Lord's day were corr…
John Calvin
On Matthew 5:40
16th Century
Theologian
And to him who wishes to enter into a lawsuit with you. Christ now considers another kind of annoyance: when wicked men torment us with la…
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John Gill
On Matthew 5:40
17th Century
Pastor
And if any man will sue thee at the law
Or "will contend with thee", or as the Syriac renders it, (
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 5:38–42
17th Century
Minister
The plain instruction is: Suffer any injury that can be endured for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. And the sum …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 5:38–42
13th Century
Philosopher
You have heard that it hath been said: An eye for an eye. Above, the Lord fulfilled the Law concerning permissive precept…