Matthew 5:42

5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.

Matthew 7:9

7:9 Is there anyone among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

sn Jesus advocates a generosity and a desire to meet those in dire need with the command give to the one who asks you. This may allude to begging; giving alms was viewed highly in the ancient world (Matt 6:1-4; Deut 15:7-11).

tn Grk “do not turn away from.”

tn Grk “Or is there.”