Matthew 5:40 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.

And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, х chitoona (G5509)] - the inner garment; in pledge for a debt (Exodus 22:26-27) --

Let him have thy cloak also, х himation (G2440)] - the outer and more costly garment. This overcoat was not allowed to be retained overnight as a pledge from the poor, because they used it for a bed-covering.

Matthew 5:40

40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.