Deuteronomy 15:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

This law applies only to loans you have made to other Israelites. Foreigners will still have to pay back what you have loaned them.

Cross References

Exodus 22:25

Don't charge interest when you lend money to any of my people who are in need.

John 8:35

And slaves don't stay in the family for ever, though the Son will always remain in the family.

Galatians 6:10

We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 23:20

You can charge a foreigner interest. But if you charge other Israelites interest, the LORD your God will not let you be successful in the land you are about to take.

Deuteronomy 23:21

People of Israel, if you make a sacred promise to give a gift to the LORD, then do it as soon as you can. If the LORD has to come looking for the gift you promised, you will be guilty of breaking that promise.