Luke 6:30
Giue to euery man that asketh of thee: and of him that taketh away the things that be thine, aske them not againe.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 ye would that men should doe to you, so doe ye to them likewise.
Cross References
Exodus 22:26If thou take thy neighbours rayment to pledge, thou shalt restore it vnto him before the sunne go downe:
Nehemiah 5:1Nowe there was a great crie of the people, and of their wiues against their brethren the Iewes.
Psalms 112:9He hath distributed and giuen to ye poore: his righteousnesse remaineth for euer: his horne shalbe exalted with glory.
Proverbs 11:24There is that scattereth, and is more increased: but hee that spareth more then is right, surely commeth to pouertie.
Proverbs 21:26He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.
Ecclesiastes 8:16When I applied mine heart to knowe wisedome, and to behold the busines that is done on earth, that neither day nor night the eyes of man take sleepe,
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 →