Matthew 5:42

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Give to anyone who asks you for something. Don’t refuse to give to anyone who wants to borrow from you.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:17

Giving help to the poor is like loaning money to the Lord. He will pay you back for your kindness.

Hebrews 13:16

And don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with others, because sacrifices like these are very pleasing to God.

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow money and never pay it back. But good people are kind and generous.

Romans 12:20

But you should do this: “If you have enemies who are hungry, give them something to eat. If you have enemies who are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this you will make them feel ashamed.” Proverbs 25:21-22

Daniel 4:27

So, King, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing bad things and be kind to poor people. Then you might continue to be successful.”

Ecclesiastes 11:6

So begin planting early in the morning, and don’t stop working until evening. You don’t know what might make you rich. Maybe everything you do will be successful.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair, and he will remember all the work you have done. He will remember that you showed your love to him by helping his people and that you continue to help them.

James 1:27

The worship that God wants is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help and keeping yourself free from the world’s evil influence. This is the kind of worship that God accepts as pure and good.

Luke 11:41

So pay attention to what is inside. Give to the people who need help. Then you will be fully clean.

Proverbs 21:26

Some people are greedy and never have enough. Good people are generous and have plenty.

Matthew 5:41

If a soldier forces you to walk with him one mile, go with him two.