Jesus — Translations — Again, But With Feeling

What if soldiers give us trouble?” says the southern Simon.

“The laws of their kingdom say an armed soldier can make an unarmed man carry his pack for a mile,” says Jesus, “but if one does, go two miles to show him that in God’s kingdom, it’s the strong who will carry the burdens of the weak.

“The laws of their kingdom say a soldier can slap us with the back of his hand, like he would strike a slave,” says Jesus. “But if one does, turn your face so he has to slap you with an open hand, the way he would challenge an equal.”

—The Five Books of Jesus, pg 106, James Goldberg

39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also…. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.