Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 5:40

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40. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat —the inner garment; in pledge for a debt ( Exodus 22:26 ; Exodus 22:27 ). let him have thy cloak also —the outer and more costly garment. This overcoat was not allowed to be retained over night as a pledge from the poor because they used it for a bed covering. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-41" class="com-number"