Matthew 5:41, Go the Extra Mile

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

//It’s amazing how many figures of speech come from the Bible. Today’s verse is one of many examples provided by Rev. Anne Robertson in her book, What is the Bible? Here are a few more:

Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom [and] honour. –Ecclesiastes 10:1(Fly in the ointment)

Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou mad...