“Give to him who asks of you, and from him who wishes to borrow from you, do not turn away.
Luke 6:34 - The Scriptures 2009 “And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive back, what favour have you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And if you lend money at interest to those from whom you hope to receive, what quality of credit and thanks is that to you? Even notorious sinners lend money at interest to sinners, so as to recover as much again. American Standard Version (1901) And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? even sinners lend to sinners, to receive again as much. Common English Bible If you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, why should you be commended? Even sinners lend to sinners expecting to be paid back in full. Catholic Public Domain Version And if you will loan to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is due to you? For even sinners lend to sinners, in order to receive the same in return. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what thanks are to you? for sinners also lend to sinners, for to receive as much. |
“Give to him who asks of you, and from him who wishes to borrow from you, do not turn away.
“And if you do good to those doing good to you, what favour have you? For even sinners do the same.
Rather, love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting none in return. And your reward shall be great, and you shall be sons of the Most High. Because He is kind to the thankless and wicked ones.