Luke 6:30

6:30 Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.

Luke 9:17

9:17 They all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was picked up – twelve baskets of broken pieces.


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).

tn Grk “your things,” sometimes translated “what is yours” or “what belongs to you.”

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.

sn There was more than enough for everybody, as indicated by the gathering of what was left over.