Matthew 5:42

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Give to those who ask you, and don't turn away those who want to borrow from you.

Cross References

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow, but don't repay; while those who do right give generously.

Proverbs 19:17

If you're kind to the poor, you're lending to the Lord, and he will repay you well for what you've done.

Proverbs 21:26

Some people only want more and more all the time, but the good give generously.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning, sow your seed. In the evening, don't stop. For you have no way of knowing which crop will grow well—one may be profitable, or the other—or maybe both.

Daniel 4:27

So, Your Majesty, please take my advice. Stop sinning and do what's right. End your iniquities and be merciful to the oppressed. Maybe then things will continue to go well for you.”

Matthew 5:41

If someone demands that you go one mile, go with them two.

Luke 11:41

If, acting from within, you do acts of kindness to others, then everything will be clean to you.

Romans 12:20

If those who hate you are hungry, give them food; if they're thirsty, give them a drink; for by doing so you pile fiery coals on their heads.

Hebrews 13:16

And don't forget to do what is good, and to share with others what you have, for God is pleased when you make such sacrifices.

Hebrews 6:10

God wouldn't be so unjust as to forget what you've done and the love you've shown for him by the care you've shown for fellow-believers—something you're still doing.

James 1:27

In the eyes of our God and Father, religion that's pure and genuine is to visit orphans and widows in their suffering, and to keep yourself from being contaminated by the world.