Bible verse

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Matthew 5:42 · BSB

Matthew 5:42 in context

The verses around it, from Matthew 5.

38 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’

39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

40 if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;

41 and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’

44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?

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Matthew 5:42 in other translations

KJV

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

ASV

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

ERV

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

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