Turn not thou away (μη αποστραφηις). Second aorist passive subjunctive in prohibition. "This is one of the clearest instances of t…

Give to him that asketh thee. This is the general rule. It is better to give sometimes to an undeserving person than to turn away one who …

Give to him who asks — Here again, our Lord teaches us through a seeming paradox. He enforces a principle that is binding on every…

You have heard that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say to you, that you resist not evil: but whoever shall…

Glossa Ordinaria: Having taught that we are not to offer injury to our neighbor or irreverence to the Lord, the Lord now proce…

Give to him that asketh thee. Though the words of Christ, which are related by Matthew, appear to command us to give to all without discri…

Give to him that asketh thee
To every man, (Luke 6:30) whether Jew or Gentile; friend or foe; believer o…

The plain instruction is: Suffer any injury that can be endured for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. And the sum …

You have heard that it hath been said: An eye for an eye. Above, the Lord fulfilled the Law concerning permi ive precepts…