Luke 6:30
Give to everyone who comes with a request, and if a man takes away your property, make no attempt to get it back again.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
In Context
31Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Cross References
Exodus 22:26If ever you take your neighbour's clothing in exchange for the use of your money, let him have it back before the sun goes down:
Nehemiah 5:1Then there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their countrymen the Jews.
Psalms 112:9He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.
Proverbs 11:24A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.
Proverbs 21:26All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.
Ecclesiastes 8:16When I gave my mind to the knowledge of wisdom and to seeing the business which is done on the earth (and there are those whose eyes see not sleep by day or by night),
Matthew Henry on Luke 6:28-37
Exhortations to Justice and Mercy. 27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. 29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. 30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 32 For… Read the whole commentary →