Luke 6:38
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 6
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”Luke 6:38
What Does Luke 6:38 Mean?
Luke 6:38 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity, and Stewardship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 6:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Corinthians 9:6“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”Deuteronomy 15:10“Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.”Mark 4:24“And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.”Proverbs 3:9“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”Matthew 7:2“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”Proverbs 22:9“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”Proverbs 19:17“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”Proverbs 10:22“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”Proverbs 11:24“There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.”Matthew 10:42“And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.”Luke 6:30“Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.”2 Corinthians 8:14“But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:”Ecclesiastes 11:1“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”James 2:13“For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.”Job 42:11“Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.”Psalms 41:1“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”Philippians 4:17“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”Psalms 79:12“And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.”Psalms 18:25“With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;”Isaiah 65:6“Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,”
Study Luke 6:38 in the ScriptureVerse app
Every verse in the app has a study sheet with its cross-references (OpenBible.info's 344,799) and commentary, and an AI Bible Teacher that shows the verses behind its answers. Coming to iPhone on February 10, 2027.
Join the waitlist