New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5:42
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
King James Version
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
World English Bible
Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
American Standard Version
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Berean Literal Bible
To the [one] asking you, you should give, and from the [one] wanting to borrow from you, you should not turn away.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Matthew 5
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,
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