And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. Cross References Deuteronomy 15:8 Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. Matthew 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Luke 6:33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same. Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Treasury of Scripture And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what thank have you? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. Luke 6:35 Luke 14:12-14 Deuteronomy 15:8-11 |