To him asking thee, give thou, and him wishing to borrow from thee, thou shouldst not turn away.
Luke 6:34 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 And if ye lend of whom ye hope to receive back, what grace is to you? for also the sinful lend to the sinful, that they might receive back the like things. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And if you lend money at interest to those from whom you hope to receive, what quality of credit and thanks is that to you? Even notorious sinners lend money at interest to sinners, so as to recover as much again. American Standard Version (1901) And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? even sinners lend to sinners, to receive again as much. Common English Bible If you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, why should you be commended? Even sinners lend to sinners expecting to be paid back in full. Catholic Public Domain Version And if you will loan to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is due to you? For even sinners lend to sinners, in order to receive the same in return. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what thanks are to you? for sinners also lend to sinners, for to receive as much. |
To him asking thee, give thou, and him wishing to borrow from thee, thou shouldst not turn away.
And if ye do good to those doing good to you, what grace is to you? for also the sinful do the same.
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing back; and your reward shall be much, and ye shall be sons of the Highest; for he is kind to the graceless and evil.