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.
Give to others, and they will give back to you. You'll receive a good portion—packed down, shaken together, and overflowing—poured right into your lap. Whatever measure you use to give to others is the same measure that will be used to give back to you.
Jesus is teaching that when we are generous with others, that same generosity will come back to us in abundance.
📚 Historical Context
Jesus spoke these words during His famous Sermon on the Plain to His disciples and a large crowd. He was using imagery familiar to His audience—merchants would measure grain by pressing it down and shaking the container to fit more in, ensuring the buyer got full value. The 'bosom' refers to the fold in a robe used as a pocket to carry grain or money.
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