Luke 11:41 But rather give alms of such things as you have; and, behold, all things are clean to you. Instead of "such things as ye have," the words ought rather to be rendered, "give alms of that which is within the cup and platter," i.e., of their contents: give food and refreshment to those who need it, and behold all things are clean unto you. This is one of those very many places which assign to alms-giving (of course if practised for the approval of God, and not for vainglory) an almost expiatory value (see Luke 16:9; Acts 10:4; Matthew 25:34, 35; 1 Timothy 6:17, 18). Godet paraphrases it well: "Do you wish, then, that these meats and these wines should not be defiled, and should not defile you? Do not think that it is enough for you carefully to wash your hands before eating; there is a surer means: let some poor man partake of them." (M. F. Sadler.) Parallel Verses KJV: But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. |
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