Matthew 5:42

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

Cross References

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.

Hebrews 13:16

But go on doing good and giving to others, because God is well-pleased with such offerings.

Psalm 37:21

The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others.

Romans 12:20

But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head.

Daniel 4:27

For this cause, O King, let my suggestion be pleasing to you, and let your sins be covered by righteousness and your evil-doing by mercy to the poor, so that the time of your well-being may be longer.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning put your seed into the earth, and till the evening let not your hand be at rest; because you are not certain which will do well, this or thator if the two will be equally good.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love for his name, in the help which you gave and still give to the saints.

James 1:27

The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Father is this: to take care of children who have no fathers and of widows who are in trouble, and to keep oneself untouched by the world.

Luke 11:41

But if you give to the poor such things as you are able, then all things are clean to you.

Proverbs 21:26

All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.

Matthew 5:41

And whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.