Matthew 5:41

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

"And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." - Matthew 5:41
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What does Matthew 5:41 mean?

Matthew 5:41 (KJV) states, "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." This verse is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, where he teaches his disciples about various aspects of Christian living. In this specific verse, Jesus is encouraging his followers to…

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Walking the Extra Mile: A Journey of Generosity and Grace

In Matthew 5:41, Jesus imparts a powerful lesson in generosity and selflessness: "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." The context of this scripture, found within the Sermon on the Mount, calls believers to a higher standard of conduct, urging them…

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A Prayer for Willingness and Service

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reflection. As I open my Bible and read Matthew 5:41, ‘And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain,’ I am reminded of the deeper implications of this passage. Lord, Your Word calls us…

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Isaiah 41:5 - "The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came."
Job 41:5 - "Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?"
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Matthew 13:41 - "The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;"
Acts 5:41 - "¶ And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name."
Matthew 5:5 - "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
Matthew 25:41 - "Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:"
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"Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said," - Matthew 27:41
"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." - Matthew 26:41
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Matthew 10:41 - "He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward."
Genesis 41:5 - "And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good."