Matthew 5:42
42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Other Translations of Matthew 5:42
King James Version
42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
English Standard Version
42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
The Message
42 No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.
New King James Version
42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
New Living Translation
42 Give to those who ask, and don't turn away from those who want to borrow.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 5:42
Commentary on Matthew 5:38-42
(Read Matthew 5:38-42)
The plain instruction is, Suffer any injury that can be borne, for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. And the sum of all is, that Christians must avoid disputing and striving. If any say, Flesh and blood cannot pass by such an affront, let them remember, that flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and those who act upon right principles will have most peace and comfort.