Matthew 5:42

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Give to the one who asks you, and don’t turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Cross References

Psalm 37:21

The wicked man borrows and does not repay, but the righteous one is gracious and giving.

Proverbs 19:17

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord, and He will give a reward to the lender.

Proverbs 21:26

He is filled with craving all day long, but the righteous give and don’t hold back.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed, and at evening do not let your hand rest, because you don’t know which will succeed, whether one or the other, or if both of them will be equally good.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

Matthew 5:41

And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.

Luke 11:41

But give from what is within to the poor, , and then everything is clean for you.

Romans 12:20

But If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink. For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints — and you continue to serve them.

James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.