Matthew 5:40
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.”
θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
κρίνω
to sue
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κρίνω
To judge, to decide, to determine. Krino. Judge not that you be not judged. The standard you use for others will be used for you. Mercy shown returns as mercy received.
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χιτών
tunic
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χιτών
Tunic, inner garment. Chitṓn. If anyone takes your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. The innermost layer of clothing became a test of generosity. Give beyond what is demanded.
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λαμβάνω
to take,
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λαμβάνω
Receive, take, accept. Lambanō. What God offers must be actively received, not merely acknowledged. Reach out and take hold.
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ἱμάτιον
cloak;
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ἱμάτιον
Garment, clothing, cloak. Himátion. Jesus said do not worry about what you will wear, yet soldiers gambled for his himátion at the cross. What we wear matters far less than who we follow. Seek him first.
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