Luke 6:34

Good News Translation

And if you lend only to those from whom you hope to get it back, why should you receive a blessing? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount!

Cross References

Matthew 5:42

When someone asks you for something, give it to him; when someone wants to borrow something, lend it to him.

Luke 6:33

And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you receive a blessing? Even sinners do that!

Luke 6:35

No! Love your enemies and do good to them; lend and expect nothing back. You will then have a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God. For he is good to the ungrateful and the wicked.