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Matthew 5:42
Give to him who comes with a request, and keep not your property from him who would for a time make use of it.
Matthew 5:42 · Bible in Basic English
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Matthew 5:42 in other translations
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
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In context
39 But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.
40 And if any man goes to law with you and takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe from him.
41 And whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.
42 Give to him who comes with a request, and keep not your property from him who would for a time make use of it.
43 You have knowledge that it was said, Have love for your neighbour, and hate for him who is against you:
44 But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;
45 So that you may be the sons of your Father in heaven; for his sun gives light to the evil and to the good, and he sends rain on the upright man and on the sinner.
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