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Leviticus 19:18

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¶ 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.
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  1. Matthew 22:39–40Rank 1 from verse 18
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    39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

    40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

  2. Romans 13:9Rank 2 from verse 18
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    9For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

  3. Mark 12:31–34Rank 3 from verse 18
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    31And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

    32And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

    33And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

    34And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

  4. Luke 10:27–37Rank 4 from verse 18
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    27And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

    28And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

    29But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

    30And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

    31And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

    32And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

    33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

    34And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

    35And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

    36Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

    37And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

  5. Galatians 5:14Rank 5 from verse 18
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    14For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

  6. James 2:8Rank 6 from verse 18
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    8If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

  7. Matthew 19:19Rank 7 from verse 18
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    19Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

  8. Matthew 5:43–44Rank 8 from verse 18
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    43¶ Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

    44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

  9. Romans 12:19Rank 9 from verse 18
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    19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

  10. Exodus 23:4–5Rank 10 from verse 18
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    4¶ If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

    5If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.

  11. Romans 12:17Rank 11 from verse 18
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    17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

  12. Colossians 3:8Rank 12 from verse 18
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    8But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

  13. Ephesians 4:31Rank 13 from verse 18
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    31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

  14. Proverbs 20:22Rank 14 from verse 18
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    22Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.

  15. 1 Peter 2:1Rank 15 from verse 18
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    1WHEREFORE laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,

  16. Hebrews 10:30Rank 16 from verse 18
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    30For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

  17. Matthew 19:16Rank 17 from verse 18
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    16¶ And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

  18. 2 Samuel 13:22Rank 18 from verse 18
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    22And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

  19. 2 Samuel 13:28Rank 19 from verse 18
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    28¶ Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.

  20. Deuteronomy 32:25Rank 20 from verse 18
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    25The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.

  21. Romans 13:4Rank 21 from verse 18
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    4For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

  22. Galatians 5:20Rank 22 from verse 18
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    20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

  23. Psalms 103:9Rank 23 from verse 18
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    9He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.

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Leviticus 19:18

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

avenge

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To vindicate a wrong by bringing just recompense or punishment upon the offender.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bear

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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

grudge

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To harbour resentment, ill will, envy, or a complaint against another; to murmur or be discontented when desire is not satisfied.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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