Text -- Matthew 5:42 (NET)

5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Mat 5:42

¹ sn Jesus advocates a generosity and a desire to meet those in dire need with the command give to the one 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 tn Grk “do not turn away from.”