Luke 6:38 asv — give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into y…

American Standard Version

"give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again. "

— Luke 6:38, American Standard Version

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Luke 6 — Context

35

But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

36

Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

37

And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released:

38

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

39

And he spake also a parable unto them, Can the blind guide the blind? shall they not both fall into a pit?

40

The disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher.

41

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

Luke 6:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:38 say?
Luke 6:38 in the American Standard Version reads: “give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again. ”
Where is Luke 6:38 in the Bible?
Luke 6:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 38.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 6:38.
What translation should I read Luke 6:38 in?
Luke 6:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 6:38?
Luke 6:38 reads (ASV): “give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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