Do to others as you would like them to do to you.
Parallel translations
- WEB “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.
- KJV And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
- BSB Do to others as you would have them do to you.
- NKJV And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.
- NASB Treat people the same way you want them to treat you.
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Quick answer
The Golden Rule: treat others exactly as you would want to be treated. It captures the positive heart of love toward neighbor.
Overview
Jesus distills the law's command to love one's neighbor into a memorable, proactive principle. Unlike merely refraining from harm, it requires actively doing good. This summary of righteous conduct flows from and points to the love God Himself shows, fulfilled perfectly in Christ's self-giving for others.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Matt 7:12Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
- Gal 5:14For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
- Matt 22:39A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
- Jas 2:8–16However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.
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