Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
Give to the person who asks you [for something], and do not refuse to lend to the person who wants to borrow something from you.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."
A Conservative Version
Give to him who asks thee, and turn thou not away from him who wants to borrow from thee.
American Standard Version
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Amplified
Anderson New Testament
Give to him that asks of you; and from him that would borrow of you, turn not away.
Bible in Basic English
Give to him who comes with a request, and keep not your property from him who would for a time make use of it.
Common New Testament
Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
Daniel Mace New Testament
give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
Darby Translation
To him that asks of thee give, and from him that desires to borrow of thee turn not away.
Godbey New Testament
Give to the one asking thee, and do not turn away from the one wishing to borrow from thee.
Goodspeed New Testament
If anyone begs from you, give to him, and when anyone wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.
John Wesley New Testament
Give to him that asketh thee, and him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Julia Smith Translation
To him asking thee, give thou, and him wishing to borrow from thee, thou shouldst not turn away.
King James 2000
Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Modern King James verseion
Give to him who asks of you, and you shall not turn away from him who would borrow from you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Give to him that asketh, and from him that would borrow, turn not away.
Moffatt New Testament
give to the man who begs from you, and turn not away from him who wants to borrow.
Montgomery New Testament
"Give to him who asks, and from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.
NET Bible
Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
New Heart English Bible
Give to him who asks you, and do not turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Noyes New Testament
Give to him that asketh of thee; and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not away.
Sawyer New Testament
Give to him that asks, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
The Emphasized Bible
To him who is asking thee, give; and, him who is desiring from thee to borrow, do not thou turn away.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Give to him that asketh thee; and from him who wants to borrow of thee, turn not away.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Give to him who asks of you; and, from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.
Webster
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away.
Weymouth New Testament
To him who asks, give: from him who would borrow, turn not away.
Williams New Testament
If anyone, whoever he may be, keeps on begging you, give to him; if anyone wants to borrow from you, do not turn him away.
World English Bible
Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Worrell New Testament
Give to him asking you; and from him who wishes to borrow of you turn not away.
Worsley New Testament
Give to him that asketh thee, and him, that would borrow of thee, turn not away.
Youngs Literal Translation
to him who is asking of thee be giving, and him who is willing to borrow from thee thou mayest not turn away.
Themes
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Benevolence » The duty of » Christ's commands
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Scriptural rules for giving
Business life » The credit system » Borrowing
Business life » The credit system » Lending encouraged
Credit system » Lending encouraged
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Giving » Systematic » According to income
Judaism » The religion of the jews » To make room for the gospel
Liberality » Should be exercised » In leading to those in want
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Resistance » What not to resist
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of lending
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Topics
Interlinear
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Apostrepho
References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 5:42
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Sermon On The Mount: Retaliation
41 Whoever requires you to go one mile, [be willing to] go with him two miles. [Note: The Romans were permitted by law to require a Jew to carry their burden for one mile only]. 42 Give to the person who asks you [for something], and do not refuse to lend to the person who wants to borrow something from you. 43 "You have heard what was said [Lev. 19:18], 'You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
Cross References
Hebrews 13:16
But do not forget to do good deeds and share [with others], for God is very pleased with such "sacrifices."
Matthew 25:35-40
for [when] I was hungry, you fed me; [when] I was thirsty, you gave me [something] to drink; [when] I came [to you as] a stranger, you gave me a place to stay;
Luke 6:30-36
Give to everyone who asks you [for something] and do not demand that he bring back your possessions that he takes away.
Luke 11:41
But you should give to poor people what you have inside. [Note: This means either what is inside the dish, or what is inside your heart]. And [then] you will see that everything is [ceremonially] clean to you [as well].
Luke 14:12-14
Then Jesus also said to the Pharisee who had invited Him [to dinner], "When you prepare a breakfast or a supper, do not invite your friends, or brothers, or relatives or rich neighbors [only], for maybe they will invite you back, and [then] you will be repaid [for your kindness].
Romans 12:20
But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
But [remember] this: The person who plants only a few seeds will harvest a meager crop. And the one who plants many seeds [Note: The Greek says, "plants with blessings"] will harvest a bumper crop.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
[Solemnly] urge those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant, nor to place their hope in the uncertainty of [their] wealth, but in God, who generously supplies us with everything to enjoy.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not [so] unjust as to forget the work you are doing and the love you have shown for Him, as you ministered to the saints [i.e., His holy people] and continue to minister [to them].
James 1:27
Religion that is pure and uncorrupted in the eyes of [our] God and Father involves taking care of orphans and widows in their distress and keeping oneself unstained by the world.
James 2:15-16
If a brother or sister is without [adequate] clothing and needs daily food,
1 John 3:16-18
Here is how we can know what genuine love really is: It was [demonstrated by] Jesus laying down His life [on the cross] for us. And [because of that] we [too] should [be willing to] lay down our lives for [the sake of helping] our brothers [and sisters].