Verse of the week · Week of October 24, 2027
The second mile
Sunday's verse is Matthew 5:40-41; Wednesday's companion is Matthew 26:52. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday October 24, 2027
“And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.”
Matthew 5:40-41
Wednesday October 27, 2027 · companion
“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”
Matthew 26:52
Print it for your church or group
Everything here is free to reproduce: bulletin inserts, handouts, slides, newsletters. Letter or A4. Use card stock for the cards if you have it.
Matthew 5:40-41 · King James Version
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
The coat, the cloak, the second mile. Each example gives more than was demanded, freely, and so takes the power out of the demand.
- Question
- What is your sword?
- This week
- Put it away for a week.
Wednesday · Matthew 26:52
Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Said to a friend who had just drawn a sword to defend him. The sword goes back in its place.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
