King James Bible
"Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away."
Jesus commands radical generosity toward those who request help, challenging the natural impulse to evaluate worthiness or protect resources. This teaching extends the law of love beyond obligation to spontaneous giving, reflecting God's own generous character. The parallel command addresses lending specifically, forbidding the dismissive rejection of borrowers. In first-century Jewish culture where lending often involved community survival, Jesus calls disciples to be accessible sources of practical help rather than turning their backs on genuine need.