Luke 6:33
New International Version
And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

New Living Translation
And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!

English Standard Version
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

Berean Standard Bible
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.

Berean Literal Bible
And indeed, if you do good to those doing good to you, what credit is it to you? For even sinners do the same.

King James Bible
And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

New King James Version
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

New American Standard Bible
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

NASB 1995
“If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

NASB 1977
“And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

Legacy Standard Bible
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

Amplified Bible
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

Christian Standard Bible
If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

American Standard Version
And if ye do good to them that do good to you, what thank have ye? for even sinners do the same.

Contemporary English Version
If you are kind only to someone who is kind to you, will God be pleased with you for that? Even sinners are kind to people who are kind to them.

English Revised Version
And if ye do good to them that do good to you, what thank have ye? for even sinners do the same.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If you help those who help you, do you deserve any thanks for that? Sinners do that too.

Good News Translation
And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you receive a blessing? Even sinners do that!

International Standard Version
If you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do you deserve? Even sinners do that.

Majority Standard Bible
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

NET Bible
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.

New Heart English Bible
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if ye do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

Weymouth New Testament
And if you are kind to those who are kind to you, what credit is it to you? Even bad men act thus.

World English Bible
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and if you do good to those doing good to you, what grace is it to you? For also the sinful do the same;

Berean Literal Bible
And indeed, if you do good to those doing good to you, what credit is it to you? For even sinners do the same.

Young's Literal Translation
and if ye do good to those doing good to you, what grace have ye? for also the sinful do the same;

Smith's Literal Translation
And if ye do good to those doing good to you, what grace is to you? for also the sinful do the same.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And if you do good to them who do good to you, what thanks are to you? for sinners also do this.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And if you will do good to those who do good to you, what credit is due to you? Indeed, even sinners behave this way.

New American Bible
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.

New Revised Standard Version
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if you do good only to those who do good to you, what is your favor? for sinners also do the same.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And if you are doing good to those who treat you well, what goodness do you have? For even sinners do likewise.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And if you do good to them that do good to you, what thanks have you? for even sinners do the same.

Godbey New Testament
And if you may do good to those doing good to you, what grace is there to you? for sinners also do the same.

Haweis New Testament
And if ye do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have ye? do not even sinners the same thing?

Mace New Testament
if you return one kind office by another, where's the obligation? the heathen themselves do as much.

Weymouth New Testament
And if you are kind to those who are kind to you, what credit is it to you? Even bad men act thus.

Worrell New Testament
"And, if ye do good to those who do good to you, what charm have you? even the sinners do the same.

Worsley New Testament
and if ye do good offices to them that do good to you, what thanks are due to you? for even wicked men do the same.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Love Your Enemies
32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same. 34And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.…

Cross References
Matthew 5:46
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?

Matthew 5:47
And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?

Romans 12:17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

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.

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

Proverbs 25:21-22
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

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.”

Exodus 23:4-5
If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.

Proverbs 24:17
Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

Leviticus 19:18
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...

James 2:8
If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.


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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














If you do good
The phrase "If you do good" challenges believers to examine their motivations and actions. The Greek word for "do good" is "agathopoieō," which implies not just performing good deeds but embodying goodness as a way of life. This reflects the Christian calling to live out the virtues of Christ, who exemplified perfect goodness. Historically, this teaching would have been radical, as it called for a higher standard of moral conduct than the prevailing cultural norms.

to those who do good to you
This phrase highlights the natural human tendency to reciprocate kindness. The Greek word "agathos" for "good" suggests a moral quality that is beneficial and upright. In the context of first-century Judea, reciprocal relationships were common, often based on mutual benefit. Jesus challenges this norm by calling His followers to transcend transactional relationships and embrace a love that mirrors God's unconditional love.

what credit is that to you?
The word "credit" in Greek is "charis," often translated as "grace" or "favor." Here, it implies a divine reward or recognition. Jesus is teaching that merely reciprocating good deeds does not earn divine favor, as it is expected even among non-believers. This statement encourages believers to seek a higher form of righteousness that reflects God's grace, which is freely given and not earned by human standards.

Even sinners do the same
The term "sinners" in Greek is "hamartōloi," referring to those who miss the mark of God's standards. In the historical context, "sinners" were often those marginalized by religious society, yet Jesus points out that even they understand the principle of reciprocity. This comparison serves to humble believers, reminding them that their calling is to a higher standard of love and goodness that surpasses societal norms and reflects the transformative power of the Gospel.

(33) If ye do good to them . . .--Actual deeds of kindness take the place in St. Luke which in St. Matthew is occupied by the salutations which were but the outward signs of kindness.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
If
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

you do good
ἀγαθοποιῆτε (agathopoiēte)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 15: To do that which is good. From agathopoios; to be a well-doer.

to those who
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

do good to
ἀγαθοποιοῦντας (agathopoiountas)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 15: To do that which is good. From agathopoios; to be a well-doer.

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

what
ποία (poia)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4169: Of what sort. From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative what sort of, or which one.

credit
χάρις (charis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

is that
ἐστίν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

to you?
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

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

sinners
ἁμαρτωλοὶ (hamartōloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 268: Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner.

do
ποιοῦσιν (poiousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

same.
αὐτὸ (auto)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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