Luke 6:30

The Passion Translation

When someone comes to beg from you, give to that person what you have. When things are wrongly taken from you, do not demand they be given back.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

Never stingy and always generous to those in need, they lived lives of influence and honor that will never be forgotten, for they were full of good deeds.

Psalm 41:1

God always blesses those who are kind to the poor and helpless. They’re the first ones God helps when they find themselves in any trouble.

Proverbs 19:17

Every time you give to the poor you make a loan to the Lord. Don’t worry—you’ll be repaid in full for all the good you’ve done.

Proverbs 22:9

When you are generous to the poor, you are enriched with blessings in return.

Matthew 18:35

In this same way, my heavenly Father will deal with any of you if you do not release forgiveness from your heart toward your fellow believer.”

Matthew 5:39

However, I say to you, don’t repay an evil act with another evil act. But whoever insults you by slapping you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

Matthew 6:12

Forgive us the wrongs we have done as we ourselves release forgiveness to those who have wronged us.

Luke 11:41

If you free your heart of greed, show compassion and true generosity to the poor, you will have more than clean hands; you will be clean within.

Luke 12:33

“Now, go and sell what you have and give to those in need; you will be making deposits in your account in heaven, an account that will never be taken from you. Your gifts will become a secure and unfailing treasure, deposited in heaven forever.

Luke 18:22

“Ah,” Jesus said, “there’s still one thing you’re missing in your life.” “What is that?” asked the man. “You must go and sell everything you own and give all the proceeds to the poor so you will have eternal treasures. Then come and follow me.”

Luke 6:29

To those who despise you, continue to serve them and minister to them. If someone takes away your coat, give him as a gift your shirt as well.

Luke 6:31

The way you want others to treat you is how you should treat everyone else.

Luke 6:38

Give generously and generous gifts will be given back to you, shaken down to make room for more. Abundant gifts will pour out upon you with such an overflowing measure that it will run over the top! The measurement of your generosity becomes the measurement of your return.”

Acts 20:35

I’ve left you an example of how you should serve and take care of those who are weak. For we must always cherish the words of our Lord Jesus, who taught, ‘Giving brings a far greater blessing than receiving.’  ”

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you have experienced the extravagant grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was infinitely rich, he impoverished himself for our sake, so that by his poverty, we become rich beyond measure.

Ephesians 4:28

If any one of you has stolen from someone else, never do it again. Instead, be industrious, earning an honest living, and then you’ll have enough to bless those in need.