Matthew 5:42

Good News Translation

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

Cross References

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and never pay back, but good people are generous with their gifts.

Proverbs 19:17

When you give to the poor, it is like lending to the Lord, and the Lord will pay you back.

Proverbs 21:26

all they do is think about what they would like to have. The righteous, however, can give, and give generously.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Do your planting in the morning and in the evening, too. You never know whether it will all grow well or whether one planting will do better than the other.

Daniel 4:27

So then, Your Majesty, follow my advice. Stop sinning, do what is right, and be merciful to the poor. Then you will continue to be prosperous.”

Matthew 5:41

And if one of the occupation troops forces you to carry his pack one mile, carry it two miles.

Luke 11:41

But give what is in your cups and plates to the poor, and everything will be ritually clean for you.

Romans 12:20

Instead, as the scripture says: “If your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them a drink; for by doing this you will make them burn with shame.”

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget to do good and to help one another, because these are the sacrifices that please God.

Hebrews 6:10

God is not unfair. He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for him in the help you gave and are still giving to other Christians.

James 1:27

What God the Father considers to be pure and genuine religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering and to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world.