Matthew 5:42

New Living Translation

Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.

Cross References

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers.

Proverbs 19:17

If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you!

Proverbs 21:26

Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both.

Daniel 4:27

“‘King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.’

Matthew 5:41

If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.

Luke 11:41

So clean the inside by giving gifts to the poor, and you will be clean all over.

Romans 12:20

Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.”

Hebrews 13:16

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.

James 1:27

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.