Luke 6:30
Give to every one that asketh thee, and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
31And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them in like manner.
Cross References
Exodus 22:26If thou take of thy neighbour a garment in pledge, thou shalt give it him again before sunset.
Nehemiah 5:1Now there was a great cry of the people, and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.
Psalms 112:9He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever: his horn shall be exalted in glory.
Proverbs 11:24Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.
Proverbs 21:26He longeth and desireth all the day : but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.
Ecclesiastes 8:16And I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to understand the distraction that is upon earth: for there are some that day and night take no sleep with their eyes.
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 →