Matthew 5:42
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”Matthew 5:42
What Does Matthew 5:42 Mean?
Matthew 5:42 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 42 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.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 5:42 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”Luke 6:30“Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.”Luke 6:34“And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.”Psalms 112:5“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”1 Timothy 6:17“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”Psalms 37:21“The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.”1 John 3:16“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”Deuteronomy 15:7“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”Luke 12:17“And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?”Romans 12:20“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”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 15:11“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.”Psalms 37:25“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”Proverbs 3:27“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”James 2:15“If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,”Deuteronomy 15:8“But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.”Ecclesiastes 11:6“In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.”Daniel 4:27“Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.”
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