LUKE 6:34

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And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

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Luke 6:34 Translation & Meaning

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And καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words And
if ἐὰν A conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty if
ye lend δανείζητε To loan on interest; reflexively, to borrow lend
to them (No Greek definition. English implied.)
of παρ' Properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of) of
whom ὧν The relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that whom
ye hope ἐλπίζετε To expect or confide hope
to receive, ἀπολαβεῖν, To receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside receive
what ποία Individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one what
thank χάρις Graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude) thank
have ἐστίν He (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are have
ye? ὑμῖν To (with or by) you ye
for γὰρ Properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) for
sinners ἁμαρτωλοὶ Sinful, i.e., a sinner sinners
also καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words also
lend δανείζουσιν To loan on interest; reflexively, to borrow lend
to sinners, ἁμαρτωλοῖς Sinful, i.e., a sinner sinners
to ἵνα In order that (denoting the purpose or the result) to
receive ἀπολάβωσιν To receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside receive
as much again. ἴσα Similar (in amount and kind) much again

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  • 32  For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

  • 33  And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

  • 34  And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

  • 35  But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

  • 36  Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.




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