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Matthew 5:42

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5:42 Give to the one who asks you, 1  and do not reject 2  the one who wants to borrow from you.

Matthew 7:9

Context
7:9 Is 3  there anyone among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

1 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).

2 tn Grk “do not turn away from.”

3 tn Grk “Or is there.”



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