Matthew 5:42 “Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wa…”

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

World English Bible

Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.

American Standard Version

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Geneva Bible 1599

Giue to him that asketh, and from him that would borowe of thee, turne not away.

Darby Translation

To him that asks of thee give, and from him that desires to borrow of thee turn not away.

Young's Literal Translation

to him who is asking of thee be giving, and him who is willing to borrow from thee thou mayest not turn away.

Bible in Basic English

Give to him who comes with a request, and keep not your property from him who would for a time make use of it.

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Cross references

“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”

Proverbs 19:17 Hebrews 13:16 Luke 6:30–36 Psalm 112:5–9 1 Timothy 6:17–19 Psalm 37:21

Proverbs 19:17 · BSB

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Hebrews 13:16 · BSB

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Luke 6:30–36 · BSB

Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.

Psalm 112:5–9 · BSB

It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

1 Timothy 6:17–19 · BSB

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

Psalm 37:21 · BSB

The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

41and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

43You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’

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