Luke 6:30

And to everyone who is asking of you, be giving; and from him who is taking away your goods, do not be asking again;

Literal Standard Version

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

29and to him striking you on the cheek, give also the other, and from him taking away from you the mantle, also the coat you may not keep back.

31and as you wish that men may do to you, do also to them in like manner;

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Cross References

Exodus 22:26if you take the garment of your neighbor in pledge at all, you return it to him during the going in of the sun:

Nehemiah 5:1And there is a great cry of the people and their wives, concerning their brothers the Jews,

Psalms 112:9He has scattered—has given to the needy, || His righteousness is standing forever, || His horn is exalted with glory.

Proverbs 11:24There is [one] who is scattering, and yet is increased, || And [one] who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.

Proverbs 21:26All the day desiring he has desired, || And the righteous gives and does not withhold.

Ecclesiastes 8:16When I gave my heart to know wisdom and to see the business that has been done on the earth (for there is also a spectator in whose eyes sleep is not by day and 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 →

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