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General Information:
Jesus is talking to a group of people about what they as individuals should and should not do. All occurrences of "you" and "your" are singular, including the understood "you" in the commands "let," "go," "give," and "do not turn away." In some languages they may need to be plural. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)
coat ... cloak
The "coat" was worn close to the body, like a heavy shirt or a sweater. The "cloak," the more valuable of the two, was worn over the "coat" for warmth and also used as a blanket for warmth at night.
let that person also have
"give also to that person"
Whoever
"Anyone who." The context implies that he is speaking about a Roman soldier. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
one mile
This is one thousand paces, which is the distance a Roman soldier could legally force someone to carry something for him. If "mile" is confusing, it can be translated as "one kilometer" or "a distance."
with him
This refers to the one who compels you to go.
go with him two
"go the mile he forces you to go, and then go another mile." If "mile" is confusing, you can translate it as "two kilometers" or "twice as far."
do not turn away from
"do not refuse to lend to." This can be stated in a positive form. AT: "lend to"