Bible Verses About "What Does 'Love Your Neighbor as Yourself' Mean"
Jesus called this the second greatest commandment — it means treating others with the same care, dignity, and concern we naturally show ourselves.
Jesus called this the second greatest commandment — it means treating others with the same care, dignity, and concern we naturally show ourselves.
"And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." — Matthew 22:39 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does 'Love Your Neighbor as Yourself' Mean?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
"For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
"Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise."
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