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30 Give to everyone who asks you,[a] and do not ask for your possessions[b] back[c] from the person who takes them away.

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  1. Luke 6:30 sn Jesus advocates a generosity and a desire to meet those in dire need with the command give to everyone who asks you. This may allude to begging; giving alms was viewed highly in the ancient world (Matt 6:1-4; Deut 15:7-11).
  2. Luke 6:30 tn Grk “your things,” sometimes translated “what is yours” or “what belongs to you.”
  3. Luke 6:30 sn Do not ask for your possessions back… is an example of showing forgiveness. Paul’s remarks in 1 Cor 6:7 may reflect this principle.