Bible Discussion Thread

Question: Who here can tell me what Jesus meant when He said " 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." in Luke 6:29

And unto him that strikes you on one cheek offer him the other also.

If you knew me, it's like no way! But in those days, the Roman soldiers used to come along, and if they saw you working in your yard, or just walking down the street, they would say "Hey you, come over here, carry my baggage for me, carry my pack for me!"

And if you were reluctant to do that they would beat you up and then make you do it.

That is why in Matthew's gospel, the Lord says that if they force you to go one mile, go two. So if they strike you on one cheek, offer them the other one also.

And to him that takes away your cloke, (that would be your outer garment), do not forbid him to take your coat also. That would be the inner garment, that's the most valuable.

In fact, sometimes they used to wear multiple inner garments that showed greatness and richness. So if they take away your outer coat, don't stop them from taking the inner coat as well.