What does the word compel mean in Matthew 5:41?
Jesus said on the Sermon of the Mount :" if someone in authority compels you into service for a mile, go with him two miles. " What did he mean by that ? How could anyone compel you to do such a thing ? Read about the fascinating history of the word "aggareuein" and how that connects so diverse things such as Persian couriers ,Romans councelors and enforced labour.(If you find the post interesting please click Facebook share on the right )