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Matthew 5:42

GenerosityMercy and compassion

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.

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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BSB
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
KJV
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
WEB
Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
ASV
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
DARBY
To him that asks of thee give, and from him that desires to borrow of thee turn not away.
BLB
To the one asking you, you should give, and from the one wanting to borrow from you, you should not turn away.
ÅB
«Gi den som ber deg, og vend deg ikke bort fra den som vil låne av deg.
OTB
Gi til den som ber deg, og vend ikke ryggen til den som vil låne av deg.
B1930
Gi den som ber dig, og vend dig ikke bort fra den som vil låne av dig.

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