Luke 6:30

'And to every one who is asking of thee, be giving; and from him who is taking away thy goods, be not asking again;

Young's Literal Translation

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 smiting thee upon the cheek, give also the other, and from him taking away from thee the mantle, also the coat thou mayest not keep back.

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

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Cross References

Exodus 22:26if thou dost at all take in pledge the garment of thy neighbour, during the going in of the sun thou dost return it to him:

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

Psalms 112:9He hath scattered — hath given to the needy, His righteousness is standing for ever, His horn is exalted with honour.

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

Proverbs 21:26All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

Ecclesiastes 8:16When I gave my heart to know wisdom and to see the business that hath 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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