KJV ORIGINAL
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If someone forces you to walk a mile with them, surprise them and go two miles instead.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When life demands something from you, give even more than what's required.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was written by an anonymous Jewish Christian author for a community of Jewish Christians, likely in Syria, around 80-90 CE. It aimed to present Jesus as the Jewish Messiah, offering practical guidance on
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