Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” New Living Translation Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” English Standard Version give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Berean Standard Bible Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Berean Literal Bible Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure pressed down, shaken together, running over will they put into your lap. For with that measure you measure, it will be measured again to you." King James Bible Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. New King James Version Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” New American Standard Bible Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” NASB 1995 “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure— pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” NASB 1977 “Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Legacy Standard Bible Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Amplified Bible Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.” Christian Standard Bible Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” American Standard Version give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again. Contemporary English Version If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way you will be treated. English Revised Version give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give, and you will receive. A large quantity, pressed together, shaken down, and running over will be put into your pocket. The standards you use for others will be applied to you." Good News Translation Give to others, and God will give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands--all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the one that God will use for you." International Standard Version Give, and it will be given to you. A large quantity, pressed together, shaken down, and running over will be put into your lap, because you'll be evaluated by the same standard with which you evaluate others." Majority Standard Bible Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you.? NET Bible Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive." New Heart English Bible "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you." Webster's Bible Translation Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye give to others, it shall be measured to you again. Weymouth New Testament give, and gifts shall be bestowed on you. Full measure, pressed, shaken down, and running over, shall they pour into your laps; for with the same measure that you use they shall measure to you in return." World English Bible “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGive, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed, and shaken, and running over, they will give into your bosom; for with that measure with which you measure, it will be measured to you again.” Berean Literal Bible Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure pressed down, shaken together, running over will they put into your lap. For with that measure you measure, it will be measured again to you." Young's Literal Translation 'Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed, and shaken, and running over, they shall give into your bosom; for with that measure with which ye measure, it shall be measured to you again.' Smith's Literal Translation Give, and it shall be given you; good measure, yielded, and shaken, and overflowed, shall they give into your bosom: for with the same measure that ye measure, shall it be measured back to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGive, and it shall be given to you: good measure and pressed down and shaken together and running over shall they give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you shall mete withal, it shall be measured to you again. Catholic Public Domain Version Give, and it will be given to you: a good measure, pressed down and shaken together and overflowing, they will place upon your lap. Certainly, the same measure that you use to measure out, will be used to measure back to you again.” New American Bible Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” New Revised Standard Version give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGive, and it will be given to you; good measure shaken up and running over, they will pour into your robe. For with the measure that you measure, it will be measured to you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Give and it will be given to you in good measure, pressed down and overflowing, they shall cast into your lap. For with what measure you measure it will be measured to you.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentGive, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your lap. For with the same measure with which you measure, it shall be measured to you in return. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament give, and there shall be given unto you; good measure pressed down, and shook, and running over, shall they give into your lap. For with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured back to you again. Mace New Testament give and you shall receive: they shall pour into your lap good measure, well pressed, heap'd up, and running over, for in the measure you deal with others, you shall be dealt with yourselves. Weymouth New Testament give, and gifts shall be bestowed on you. Full measure, pressed, shaken down, and running over, shall they pour into your laps; for with the same measure that you use they shall measure to you in return." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Judge37Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” 39Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?… Cross References Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Proverbs 11:24-25 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Mark 4:24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. Proverbs 22:9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. 2 Corinthians 8:12-15 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. / It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. ... Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. / Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land. Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Treasury of Scripture Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete with it shall be measured to you again. and it. Luke 6:30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. Deuteronomy 15:10 Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto. Ezra 7:27,28 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem: … bosom. Psalm 79:12 And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord. with. Deuteronomy 19:16-21 If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; … Judges 1:7 And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died. Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. Jump to Previous Bosom Condemn Condemned Crushed Full Good Judge Judged Lap Measure Measured Mete Others Pardon Pardoned Pour Poured Pressed Running sed Shaken Together WithalJump to Next Bosom Condemn Condemned Crushed Full Good Judge Judged Lap Measure Measured Mete Others Pardon Pardoned Pour Poured Pressed Running sed Shaken Together WithalLuke 6 1. Jesus reproves the Pharisees;12. chooses apostles; 17. heals the diseased; 20. preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes; 27. Love your Enemy 37. Do not Judge 43. A Tree and Its Fruit 46. The House on the Rock Give, and it will be given to you This phrase emphasizes the principle of generosity and reciprocity. The Greek word for "give" is "δίδωμι" (didōmi), which implies a voluntary act of giving. In the historical context of Jesus' time, giving was not just a financial transaction but a moral and spiritual duty. The act of giving is a reflection of God's own generosity towards humanity. This principle is deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition, where almsgiving was considered a righteous act. The promise that "it will be given to you" suggests a divine reward for those who give selflessly, aligning with the biblical theme that God blesses those who bless others. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over Will be poured into your lap For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you Into your bosom.--The large fold of an Eastern dress over the chest, often used as a pocket. With the same measure that ye mete.--See Notes on Matthew 7:2, Mark 4:24, for the varied applications of the proverb. Verse 38. - Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over. The grand characteristic feature of the society of his followers must be generosity. They must be known among men as givers rather than judges. Boundless generosity, limitless kindness to all, saint and sinner - that is what he, the Master, would press home to those who would follow his lead (see 3 John 1:5, 6). Men would find out in time what generous friends they were, and would in their turn freely give to them. Shall men give into your bosom. The image is an Eastern one. In the dress then worn, a largo bag-shaped fold in the robe above the cincture or girdle was used instead of a pocket.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Give,δίδοτε (didote) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. it will be given δοθήσεται (dothēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. A good καλὸν (kalon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. measure, μέτρον (metron) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3358: An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion. pressed down, πεπιεσμένον (pepiesmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4085: To press down, press together, as in a measure. Another form for piazo; to pack. shaken together, σεσαλευμένον (sesaleumenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4531: From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite. [and] running over ὑπερεκχυννόμενον (hyperekchynnomenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5240: To pour out so that it overflows. From huper and the alternate form of ekcheo; to pour out over, i.e. to overflow. will be poured δώσουσιν (dōsousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. lap. κόλπον (kolpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2859: Apparently a primary word; the bosom; by analogy, a bay. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. with the ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. measure μέτρῳ (metrō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3358: An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion. you [use], μετρεῖτε (metreite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3354: To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure. it will be measured back ἀντιμετρηθήσεται (antimetrēthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 488: To measure in return, give equivalent measure. From anti and metreo; to mete in return. to you.” ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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