Matthew 5:42

New American Bible - revised edition

Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. Love of Enemies.

Cross References

Psalm 37:21

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

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord, who will pay back the sum in full.

Proverbs 21:26

Some are consumed with avarice all the day, but the just give unsparingly.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed, and at evening do not let your hand be idle: For you do not know which of the two will be successful, or whether both alike will turn out well. Poem on Youth and Old Age.

Daniel 4:27

the king said, “Babylon the great! Was it not I, with my great strength, who built it as a royal residence for my splendor and majesty?”

Matthew 5:41

Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles.

Luke 11:41

But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.

Romans 12:20

Rather, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head.”

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name by having served and continuing to serve the holy ones.

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained by the world.