Luke 6:30
New International Version
Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.

New Living Translation
Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back.

English Standard Version
Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.

Berean Standard Bible
Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.

Berean Literal Bible
Give to everyone asking you, and from the one taking away what is yours, do not ask it back.

King James Bible
Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

New King James Version
Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back.

New American Standard Bible
Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.

NASB 1995
“Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.

NASB 1977
“Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.

Legacy Standard Bible
Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.

Amplified Bible
Give to everyone who asks of you. Whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.

Christian Standard Bible
Give to everyone who asks you, and from someone who takes your things, don’t ask for them back.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back.

American Standard Version
Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

Contemporary English Version
Give to everyone who asks and don't ask people to return what they have taken from you.

English Revised Version
Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Give to everyone who asks you for something. If someone takes what is yours, don't insist on getting it back.

Good News Translation
Give to everyone who asks you for something, and when someone takes what is yours, do not ask for it back.

International Standard Version
Keep on giving to everyone who asks you for something, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not insist on getting it back.

Majority Standard Bible
Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.

NET Bible
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.

New Heart English Bible
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

Webster's Bible Translation
Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.

Weymouth New Testament
To every one who asks, give; and from him who takes away your property, do not demand it back.

World English Bible
Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And to everyone who is asking of you, be giving; and from him who is taking away your goods, do not be asking again;

Berean Literal Bible
Give to everyone asking you, and from the one taking away what is yours, do not ask it back.

Young's Literal Translation
'And to every one who is asking of thee, be giving; and from him who is taking away thy goods, be not asking again;

Smith's Literal Translation
And to every one asking thee, do thou give; and from him taking away thy things, re-demand not.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Give to every one that asketh thee, and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But distribute to all who ask of you. And do not ask again of him who takes away what is yours.

New American Bible
Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.

New Revised Standard Version
Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Give to every one who asks you; and from him who takes away what is yours, do not demand it back again.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Give to everyone who asks you and do not demand from him who takes what is yours.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Give to every one that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods, ask them not again.

Godbey New Testament
Give to every one asking thee, and turn not away from the one taking thy possessions,

Haweis New Testament
And give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy goods, demand them not again.

Mace New Testament
give to all that ask: and if a man takes away your goods, don't demand them again.

Weymouth New Testament
To every one who asks, give; and from him who takes away your property, do not demand it back.

Worrell New Testament
"Give to every one who asks of you; and of him who takes away your goods, ask them not back.

Worsley New Testament
give to him that asketh thee, and from him that taketh thy goods on loan demand nothing.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Love Your Enemies
29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back. 31Do to others as you would have them do to you.…

Cross References
Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Matthew 7:12
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

Proverbs 21:26
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.

Deuteronomy 15:7-11
If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...

1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

James 2:15-16
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

Proverbs 22:9
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Romans 12:20
On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Proverbs 28:27
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”


Treasury of Scripture

Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again.

Give.

Luke 6:38
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Luke 11:41
But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.

Luke 12:33
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

and.

Exodus 22:26,27
If thou at all take thy neighbour's raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down: …

Nehemiah 5:1-19
And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews…

Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

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Luke 6
1. Jesus reproves the Pharisees;
12. chooses apostles;
17. heals the diseased;
20. preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;
27. Love your Enemy
37. Do not Judge
43. A Tree and Its Fruit
46. The House on the Rock














Give
The Greek word used here is "δίδου" (didou), which is an imperative form of "δίδωμι" (didōmi), meaning to give or to grant. This command is not merely a suggestion but a directive that reflects the heart of Christian generosity. In the historical context of Jesus' time, giving was a radical act of love and selflessness, especially in a society where resources were scarce. This call to give is a reflection of God's own generosity towards humanity, encouraging believers to mirror His grace and provision.

to everyone
The phrase "to everyone" emphasizes the universality of the command. The Greek "παντί" (panti) means every or all, indicating no exceptions. This inclusivity challenges believers to extend their generosity beyond their comfort zones, reaching out to all people regardless of their status or relationship. It reflects the indiscriminate love of God, who gives rain and sunshine to both the just and the unjust (Matthew 5:45).

who asks you
The act of asking implies a need or a request. The Greek "αἰτοῦντί" (aitounti) suggests a continuous action, indicating that believers should be prepared to respond to ongoing needs. This phrase calls Christians to be attentive and responsive to the needs of others, fostering a community where love and support are actively practiced.

and if anyone takes
The word "takes" comes from the Greek "αἴρει" (airei), which means to take up or carry away. This implies an action that might be against one's will or without permission. Historically, this could refer to situations of theft or coercion, common in a time of Roman occupation and social unrest. Jesus' teaching here challenges the natural human inclination towards retaliation or justice, urging a response of grace instead.

what is yours
This phrase acknowledges personal ownership and the natural attachment to one's possessions. The Greek "τὰ σὰ" (ta sa) refers to one's own things. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the tension between earthly possessions and heavenly treasures. Believers are reminded that their true wealth lies not in material goods but in their relationship with God and their eternal inheritance.

do not demand it back
The Greek "μὴ ἀπαίτει" (mē apaitei) is a strong prohibition against seeking restitution. This command goes against the cultural norms of justice and retribution, promoting a radical form of forgiveness and trust in God's provision. It reflects the teaching of Jesus on turning the other cheek and loving one's enemies, emphasizing the transformative power of grace and mercy in the believer's life.

(30) Give to every man that asketh of thee.--See Note on Matthew 5:42.

Verse 30. - Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. Here, again, it is clear that faithfully to cling to the literal interpretation would be utterly to ignore the true spirit of the Lord's words here, where he sets forth his sublime ideal of a charity which ignores its own rights and knows no limits to its self-sacrifice. Augustine quaintly suggests that in the words themselves will be found the limitation required. "'Give to every man,' but not everything,' suggesting that in many cases a medicine for the hurt of the soul would better carry out the words of the Lord than the gift of material help for the needs of the body ('Serm.' 359.). But such ingenious exposition, after all, is needless. What the Lord inculcated here was that broad, unselfish generosity which acts as though it really believed those other beautiful words of Jesus, that "it is more blessed to give than to receive."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Give
δίδου (didou)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

to everyone who
παντὶ (panti)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

asks
αἰτοῦντί (aitounti)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.

you,
σε (se)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[if anyone]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

takes
αἴροντος (airontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

what [is]
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

yours,
σὰ (sa)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4674: Yours, thy, thine. From su; thine.

{do} not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

demand [it] back.
ἀπαίτει (apaitei)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 523: To ask back, ask what is my due, demand back. From apo and aiteo; to demand back.


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