Interpretation of the Bible / Luke 6:38

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.

Luke 6:38 teaches us the importance of giving. It tells us that when we give to others, we receive the same. This teaching can be applied to many areas of our lives, both material and spiritual.

What does it mean to give according to the verse

Giving involves not only giving something material, like money or food, but also giving of our time, energy, and abilities for the benefit of others. The good measure that the verse speaks of, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, means that we are to give generously and with a thankful heart.

How can this verse help us?

This verse reminds us that when we give, we sow seeds that will multiply into blessings for ourselves and those we help. It also encourages us to be generous and to think about the well-being of others, rather than focusing only on ourselves.

Book: New Testament / Luke

Topics: generosity, giving, receiving, reward

Attention! This is one of the possible interpretations based on the comments of famous theologians, which may differ from each other. If the interpretation is taken from other languages, then there may be a distortion of meaning when translating the language. Matthew 7:7-8

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