And unto him that smiteth thee... — See Notes on Matthew 5:39.

And him that taketh away thy cloke. — St. Luke’s report of the maxim points to direct violence, St. Matthew’s to legal process. It is noticeable also that St. Luke inverts the order of the “cloke” and the “coat.” If he takes the upper garment, give him the under one also.”

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