denotes a compulsion by the public authorities and for public service. TopicalBible And whoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.. Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Roman soldiers could force citizens of Israel or any foreigner to carry their backpacks for a mile. Bible Verses for Meditation. Q
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Here are guidelines to help facilitate a meaningful learning experience for everyone. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.. But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. In those days, it was not unusual for a Roman centurion to approach a Jewish man and tell him to carry the soldier's burden for a mile, and then, as the mile had been accomplished, to tell that Jewish man . But by offering to exceed the limit, the silenced and oppressed human object would be regaining status as a subject. If the Lord gave one law for the people in given age and situation and subsequently changed this for later generations, then He is no better than changeable men and women who are forever modifying the laws to suit changing circumstances. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. It conveys the idea that there must first be the same character in the Christian as in the Father before there can be the corresponding behavior without. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?
As surely as forgiveness is to be forever, the turning of the other cheek is likewise to be forever. Why did Herod like to listen to John the Baptist, who criticized Herods lifestyle? Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. A singer-songwriter and wannabe author, Corey blogs about faith, spirituality, and poetry at www.coreyfarr.com. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. NET Bible And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. That whoever believes in him may have eternal life. The second mile makes us better humans and better Christians. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." To them, there is no more frightening prospect. The enunciation of the law of God is Gods own pledge that we are forever secure from His doing any such thing no matter how we may treat Him in return. (Old) And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, (new) let him have thy cloke also.