Luke 6:29 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

To him that smiteth thee on the cheek — Taketh away thy cloak — These seem to be proverbial expressions, to signify an invasion of the tenderest points of honour and property. Offer the other — Forbid not thy coat — That is, rather yield to his repeating the affront or injury, than gratify resentment in righting your self; in any method not becoming Christian love. Matthew 5:39.

Luke 6:29

29 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.