11 Bible Verses about lent

And if you lend something [only] to those people from whom you expect to have it returned, what thanks do you deserve for doing that? Even worldly people lend to worldly people expecting to get the same things back.

Or, who has given [something] to God that He has to pay back?

But [eating certain] foods will not improve our relationship to God; we are neither any worse off if we do not eat [certain things], nor are we any better off if we do eat them.

But when you fast, groom your hair and wash your face

"Listen to another parable [i.e., a brief story used to illustrate His teaching]: There was the owner of a farm who planted a vineyard and built a fence around it. He constructed a grape squeezing device, built a [lookout] tower [near it], leased it to tenant farmers and then went to another country.

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.

"For the kingdom of heaven is similar to a man who planned to go on a trip to a distant country, so called his servants and entrusted to each of them a large sum of money [Note: The narrative that follows suggests that the man was turning over some of his assets to financial managers to invest for him].

you should have therefore deposited my money in the bank [so] when I returned, [at least] I would have received my own money back, with interest.

During the forty days He was being put to the test by the devil, He did not eat anything; then after it was over He was [very] hungry.

Go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy and not [only] sacrifice.' For I did not come to call righteous people [to be my followers] but sinners."

And the master of that servant felt deep pity [for him], so released him [from custody] and canceled his debt.