Matthew 5:42

New International Reader's Version

Give to the one who asks you for something. Don’t turn away from the one who wants to borrow something from you.

Cross References

Psalm 37:21

Sinful people borrow and don’t pay back. But those who are godly give freely to others.

Proverbs 19:17

Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord. God will reward them for what they have done.

Proverbs 21:26

All day long they hunger for more. But godly people give without holding back.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning plant your seeds. In the evening keep your hands busy. You don’t know what will succeed. It may be one or the other. Or both might do equally well.

Daniel 4:27

So, Your Majesty, I hope you will accept my advice. Stop being sinful. Do what is right. Give up your evil practices. Show kindness to those who are being treated badly. Then perhaps things will continue to go well with you.”

Matthew 5:41

Suppose someone forces you to go one mile. Go two miles with them.

Luke 11:41

Give freely to poor people to show what is inside you. Then everything will be clean for you.

Romans 12:20

Do just the opposite. Scripture says, “If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on their heads.” (Proverbs 25:21,22)

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good. Don’t forget to share with others. God is pleased with those kinds of offerings.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair. He will not forget what you have done. He will remember the love you have shown him. You showed it when you helped his people. And you show it when you keep on helping them.

James 1:27

Here are the beliefs and way of life that God our Father accepts as pure and without fault. When widows are in trouble, take care of them. Do the same for children who have no parents. And don’t let the world make you impure.