Where in the BIBLE can I find this?

Question

Does any one know where in the Bible does it say something about when you loan someone money, not to expect it back? I thought I remember reading something like that, but I can't remmeber where. I have tried online bibles, with no luck. Thanks

Answer 1

Yes.

Luke 6:35 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.

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Answer 2

In the Old Testament, the Jew was not to charge another Jew interest on a lone. Also, if a man gave his pledge (garment) as surety, that his pledge was to be returned to him before sundown, so that he would not have to sleep naked. Concerning the paying back of a loan, it is reasonable to expect that a loan should be paid back under the conditions that the money or property was loaned. If a person comes to you and says that he cannot pay it back and asks that the debt be forgiven, then the debt should be forgiven because forgiveness is more important than the money. I have found it a good practice that when i loan money not to expect it to be repaid, and then when it is not, which is the usual case, it does not bother me because I never expected to recover it in the first place. I have forgiven as much as $1500.00 on one occasion, knowing full well that I would never see the money again when I loaned it. No offer or attempt was made to repay and I did not ask. i am content with the way things turned out.

Answer 3

The Mosaic Law covenant had quite a bit to say about loans. God's law prohibited making loans on interest to needy fellow Israelites. See, for instance, Exodus 22:25, Leviticus 25:36, 37, Deuteronomy 23:19. You could not profit from another's financial reverse or misfortune. But there is nothing that says one must make a loan and not expect to get paid back. Indeed, Psalms 37:21 pronounces as wicked the one who borrows and does not pay back.

Hannah

Answer 4

I don't remember that exactly but there are a few similar things like in Luke 14:13 "But when you give a reception, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14 and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."
Also the parable Jesus told about the owner in luke 7:41 "A moneylender had two debtors: one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. 42 "When they were unable to repay, he graciously forgave them both. So which of them will love him more?"
In the back of my mind I think I remember another scripture that says something along that line, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Hope this helps a little.

Answer 5

I don't remember reading that in the bible but there is something about being a generous giver but it means to the Lord not to a friend who wants to borrow 20 bucks for a manicure.

Answer 6

Matthew 5:42
Luke 6:30

Answer 7

No such things in the Bible for sure
loan is different than givings
but if u loan a money to someone, its not right to take intrest on it, this is in bible

Answer 8

Exodus 22:25 talks about usury, as does Leviticus 25:35-37, and not taking it from their brethren. they were allowed to loan money to strangers with usury (Deuteronomy 23:20)

Answer 9

Luke 6:34-35
It refers to being of a giving attitude, rather than being so concerned for number one.

Answer 10

Jam 5:12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.