Bible Verses About "What Is the Golden Rule"
The Golden Rule — 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' — is Jesus' summary of ethical living, encapsulating the law and the prophets in one principle.
The Golden Rule — 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' — is Jesus' summary of ethical living, encapsulating the law and the prophets in one principle.
"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." — Matthew 7:12 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Golden Rule?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
"In lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
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