Luke 6:38
New American Standard Bible
38 Give, and it will be given to you. They will [a]pour (A)into your lap a (B)good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.”
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Luke 6:38
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
38 Give, and it shall be given to you: good measure and pressed down and shaken together and running over shall they give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you shall mete withal, it shall be measured to you again.
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Luke 6:38
The Message
37-38 “Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment. Don’t condemn those who are down; that hardness can boomerang. Be easy on people; you’ll find life a lot easier. Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity.”
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