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Deuteronomy 15:8-11

8 Rather be openhanded and freely lend him whatever he needs.

9 Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought: “The seventh year, the year for canceling debts, is near,” so that you do not show ill will toward your needy brother and give him nothing. He may then appeal to the Lord against you, and you will be found guilty of sin.

10 Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.

11 There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.

Cross References for Deuteronomy 15:8-11

Matthew 5:42 - Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:42 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:42

Isaiah 16:14 - But now the Lord says: “Within three years, as a servant bound by contract would count them, Mo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 16:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 16:14

Luke 6:34 - And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinn... Click to read the verse Luke 6:34 Click to read the verse Luke 6:34

Deuteronomy 15:11 - There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward y... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:11 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:11

Deuteronomy 24:10 - When you make a loan of any kind to your neighbor, do not go into his house to get what he is o... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 24:10 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 24:10