Matthew 5:41

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 27:32 : 32 The Crucifixion As they were going out, they found a man from Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced to carry his cross.
  • Luke 23:26 : 26 The Crucifixion As they led him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country. They placed the cross on his back and made him carry it behind Jesus.
  • Mark 15:21 : 21 The Crucifixion The soldiers forced a passerby to carry his cross, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country(he was the father of Alexander and Rufus).

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