Matthew 5:42

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
World English Bible (WEB)
Give{G1325}{(G5720)} to him that asketh{G154}{(G5723)} thee{G4571}, and{G2532} from him that would{G2309}{(G5723)} borrow{G1155}{(G5670)} of{G575} thee{G4675} turn{G654} not{G3361} thou away{G654}{(G5652)}.
Strong's King James
(42) Give to him who asks of you and don't turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.
The F.O.G*
[42] Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Let radical generosity mark your life."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
to him who is asking of thee be giving, and him who is willing to borrow from thee thou mayest not turn away.
Young's Literal Translation

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