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On the cheek (epi tēn siagona). Mat 5:39 has “right.” Old word meaning jaw or jawbone, but in the N.T. only here and Mat 5:39, which see note for discussion. It seems an act of violence rather than contempt. Sticklers for extreme literalism find trouble with the conduct of Jesus in Joh 18:22. where Jesus, on receiving a slap in the face, protested against it.
Thy cloke (to himation), thy coat (ton chitōna). Here the upper and more valuable garment (himation) is first taken, the under and less valuable chitōn last. In Mat 5:40 the process (apparently a legal one) is reversed.
Withhold not (mē kōlusēis). Aorist subjunctive in prohibition against committing an act. Do not hinder him in his robbing. It is usually useless anyhow with modern armed bandits.