King James Version
Luke 6:34 in the King James Version says “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 m...” — study this verse from Luke chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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
For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
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.
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“if”
G1437a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
“to them of”
G3844properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
“what”
G4169individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
“thank”
G5485graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“for”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
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