Matthew 7:12

12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

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Matthew 7:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
ESV
12 "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
NLT
12 “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
MSG
12 "Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God's Law and Prophets and this is what you get.
CSB
12 Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them-this is the Law and the Prophets.

Matthew 7:12 In-Context

10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?
11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Luke 6:31
  • 2. Romans 13:8-10; Galatians 5:14
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