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Bible verse
Luke 6:38
“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.”
What it means
Jesus describes a generous life as one where open hands receive open blessing. When we give freely, with mercy and without keeping score, we discover that God is no one's debtor. This is not a formula for getting rich but a picture of the abundant heart of the Father, who pours out grace beyond measure. As we mirror His generosity, we find ourselves living in the flow of His kindness. Christ gave everything for us, and in following Him we learn that a giving life is a full life.
Luke 6:38 at a glance
| Reference | Luke 6:38 |
|---|---|
| Book | Luke |
| Chapter to read it in | Luke 6 |
| Topic | gratitude |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
- Deuteronomy 15:10
- Mark 4:24
- Proverbs 3:9-10
- Matthew 7:2
- Proverbs 22:9
- Proverbs 19:17
- Proverbs 10:22
- Luke 6:30
- Matthew 10:42
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Luke 6:38?
It is in Luke, in Luke 6. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Luke 6:38?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Deuteronomy 15:10, Mark 4:24, Proverbs 3:9-10. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Luke 6:38?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Luke 6:38 more than we can. We bring you Luke 6:38, gratitude. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Luke 6 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Luke 6:38 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
