Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 6:34 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Luke 6:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 6 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.”
Luke 6:34 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 6:34
If ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive what thank have ye for sinners also lend to sinners to receive as much again. Lend danisēte give loan. Hope to receive elpizete apolabein expect repayment. No special credit. Sinners do this self-interest lending. Expecting return. Christian lending should be generous without expecting return. Generosity exceeds enlightened self-interest. Grace-based economics. Reformed theology applies gospel to economics lending should reflect grace. Not exploitation but generosity. Not naive but gracious.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 6:34
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“and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.”
“When you make a dinner or a supper, don't call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back.,Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.,,,,,,,,”
“and do good”
“and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need [in that] which he wants.”