Bible Verses About Neighbors

"And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these."

"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."

"Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law."

"For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."

"Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord."

"If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well."

"Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off."

"Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification."

"But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."

"If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?"

What does the Bible say about neighbors?

When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus placed loving your neighbor alongside loving God. The story of the Good Samaritan expanded 'neighbor' beyond geography to anyone in need. Key King James Version passages include Mark 12:31, Luke 10:36-37, Romans 13:10. This page collects 10 KJV verses about neighbors, each quoted in full.

Who is my neighbor according to the Bible?

In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), Jesus redefined 'neighbor' as anyone in need, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or social status. A neighbor is not defined by proximity but by opportunity—whoever God places in your path who needs help, kindness, or love.

How do I love my neighbor as myself?

Loving your neighbor as yourself means treating others with the same care, respect, and compassion you would want. Practically: meet needs when you can, speak kindly, defend the vulnerable, share resources, and refuse to gossip or harm. It's applying the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12) in every relationship.

How do I love a difficult neighbor?

Start with prayer, then look for practical ways to serve — even small gestures like a wave, a meal, or helping with yard work. Romans 12:18 says 'as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.' You can't control their behavior, but you can control your response.