And whosoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Go with him other two. I know many interpreters would have it to signify no more than two in all. But the literal sense of the Latin, and also of the best Greek manuscripts. (as Dr. Wells takes notice in his amendments to the Prot. translation) express two more, i.e. not only as far again, but twice as far. And thus it is expounded by St. Augustine, Serm. Domini in monte. t. iii. p. 193. Ed Ben. (Witham)
Continue to be his guide sooner than lose patience, or be wanting in charity. (Haydock)
