Matthew 5:41 web — Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

World English Bible

"Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two."

— Matthew 5:41, World English Bible

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Matthew 5:41 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.”
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ASV
“And whosoever shall compel thee to go one mile, go with him two. ”
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NET
“And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.”
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DRB
“And whosoever will force thee one mile, go with him other two.”
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BBE
“And whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.”
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KJVA
“And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.”
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Matthew 5 — Context

"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'

But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.

Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.'

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Matthew 5:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:41 say?

Matthew 5:41 in the World English Bible reads: “Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.”

Where is Matthew 5:41 in the Bible?

Matthew 5:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 41.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 5:41.

What translation should I read Matthew 5:41 in?

Matthew 5:41 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 5:41?

Matthew 5:41 reads (WEB): “Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 5:41 web — Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

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Matthew 5 — Context

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