Matthew 5:42

New Century Version

If a person asks you for something, give it to him. Don’t refuse to give to someone who wants to borrow from you.

Cross References

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and don’t pay back, but those who do right give freely to others.

Proverbs 19:17

Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord; he will reward you for what you have done.

Proverbs 21:26

All day long they wish for more, but good people give without holding back.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant early in the morning, and work until evening, because you don’t know if this or that will succeed. They might both do well.

Daniel 4:27

So, O king, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing wicked things and be kind to the poor. Then you might continue to be successful.”

Matthew 5:41

If someone forces you to go with him one mile, go with him two miles.

Luke 11:41

So give what is in your dishes to the poor, and then you will be fully clean.

Romans 12:20

But you should do this: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head.”

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people. And he will remember that you are still helping them.

James 1:27

Religion that God accepts as pure and without fault is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help, and keeping yourself free from the world’s evil influence.