And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
Hear what Christ says to all who will listen: we must render to every person their due, be just in all dealings, and put ourselves in others' stead. Give freely to those who need what you have to spare, and forgive generously those who have wronged you rather than fight for your rights.
AI summary
Commenting on Luke 6:27-36
And give to every man that asketh,.... See Gill on Mat 5:42. And of him that taketh away thy goods; not by force, but by consent, having either lent them, or sold them to him: for if they were taken away by force, the person so taking them was to be deemed a thief and a robber, and to be treated as such; but one...
Verse 29. (l) "and unto him that smiteth thee on one cheek" (m) "And him that taketh away thy cloak"