Matthew 5:42

Modern English Version

Give to him who asks you, and from him who would borrow from you do not turn away.

Cross References

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrows and does not repay, but the righteous is generous and gives.

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay what he has given.

Proverbs 21:26

He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not spare.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed, and at evening do not let your hands rest; for you do not know which activity will find success, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a lengthening of your prosperity.”

Matthew 5:41

And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

Luke 11:41

But give alms from what is within, and behold, all things are clean to you.

Romans 12:20

Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

Hebrews 13:16

But do not forget to do good and to share. For with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 6:10

for God is not unjust so as to forget your work and labor of love that you have shown for His name, in that you have ministered to the saints and continue ministering.

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained by the world.