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“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.” quote by Luke the Evangelist
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“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.”

Luke the Evangelist

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Generosity returns to the giver multiplied, as giving freely yields abundant blessings.

In simple terms: Giving brings back more than you give.

Key Takeaway

Practice generous giving.

Themes

generosity reciprocity abundance

Mood

grateful hopeful

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • charitable donations
  • community support
  • mentorship
  • sharing resources

Key Concepts

Christian ethics karma social exchange

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you give without expecting return?
  • What boundaries protect you when giving?
A Different Perspective

May overlook personal limits or be exploited.

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