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Matthew 5:42

GenerosityMercy and compassion

40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.

41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and 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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