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Luke 6:31
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And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Luke 6:31 Meaning and Commentary
Luke 6:31
And as ye would that men should do to you
In matters of justice and beneficence were they in your case, and you in theirs;
do ye also to them likewise:
a golden rule this, agreeably to the light of nature, and divine revelation, and is the sum and substance of the law and prophets; (See Gill on Matthew 7:12).
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Luke 6:31 In-Context
29
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
30
Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
31
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
32
For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
33
And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
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