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Luke 6:38 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 6:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 6 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 6:38 (KJV)
Commentary on 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. This verse establishes the reciprocal principle of generosity. The command "Give" (didote, δίδοτε) is a present imperative, indicating continuous, habitual giving. The promise "it shall be given unto you" (dothēsetai hymin, δοθήσεται ὑμῖν) uses divine passive—God ensures return, though often through human agents.The description of the return uses agricultural imagery from grain m...
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Cross-References for Luke 6:38
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“But this I say”
“and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him; because that for this thing Yahweh your God will bless you in all your work”
“Take heed what you hear. With whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you, and more will be given to you who hear.,And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.,,,,,,,,”
“with the first fruits of all your increase:”
“you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure”
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
“and he adds no trouble to it.”
“and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.”
“most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward.,And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.,,,,,,,,”