neighbor
What does the Bible say about neighbor? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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12Therefore, all things whatsoever that you wish that men would do to you, do so also to them. For this is the law and the prophets.
18Do not seek revenge, neither should you be mindful of the injury of your fellow citizens. You shall love your friend as yourself. I am the Lord.
8So if you perfect the regal law, according to the Scriptures, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” then you do well.
31But the second is similar to it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
34I give you a new commandment: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, so also must you love one another. 35By this, all shall recognize that you are my disciples: if you will have love for one another.”
27In response, he said: “You shall love the Lord your God from your whole heart, and from your whole soul, and from all your strength, and from all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
18If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at peace with all men.
10The love of neighbor does no harm. Therefore, love is the plenitude of the law.
14For the entire law is fulfilled by one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
19Honor your father and your mother. And, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
3Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem others to be better than himself.
39But the second is similar to it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’