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Matthew 5

Matthew 5:42

Love Your Enemies · Matthew 5:38–48
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Translations

Modern
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Traditional
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Literal
To the one asking you, you should give, and from the one wanting to borrow from you, you should not turn away.
Latin
Qui petit a te, da ei: et volenti mutuari a te, ne avertaris.

Original

Greek
English
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Notes

Matthew 5:38–42

The Old Testament allowed fair retribution (payback) (Exodus 21:24–25; Deuteronomy 19:16–21) to keep punishments from being too severe. Yet, Jesus does not allow personal revenge for his disciples. Instead, Jesus teaches finding victory through suffering and the cross (1 Peter 2:23).

Some consider this teaching as a guide for all aspects of life, including politics. Others consider it to apply to personal willingness to give up rights and forgive as God forgives (see Matt 5:48; 18:23–35). Like the servant in Isaiah 50:4–9 and 53:7 (see also Matthew 12:15–21), the followers of Jesus should apply this virtue to honor, possessions, time, or property. True righteousness does not demand its own way.

Matthew 5:21–47

You have heard … But I tell you: Jesus contrasts his teachings to six misunderstandings of the law. Each example shows the surpassing righteousness of Jesus. Jesus reveals God's will, which contrasts with human traditions.

Events

Parallels

Leviticus 24:17–23 Luke 6:27–36

Glossary

Beggar Biblical Concept of Law Debt Discipline First Letter to the Corinthians Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Imprecatory Psalms Jesus Christ Moses Psalms, Book of Reward Sea of Galilee

Topics

Alms: Commandments and Practices Concerning Asking for Money Being in Debt Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Borrowing: General Scriptures Concerning Charging Interest Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Creditor: Laws Concerning Debtors Helping the Poor Helping Those in Need Helping Widows Instruction in Religion Judaism: The Religion of the Jews: To Make Room for the Gospel Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Law: Temporary Lending: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: should be Exercised in Leading to Those in Want Love of Man for Man Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Meekness: His Teaching Paying Debts Poor: Duty To Religion: True Retaliation: General Scriptures Concerning