Luke 6:31
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
What this verse means
The golden rule turns empathy into a daily practice: treat others as you hope to be treated.
A short prayer
Lord, help me treat everyone I meet today the way I would want to be treated.
Read in context — Luke 6
29And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
30Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
31And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
32For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
33And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
Related verses
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”Luke 2:14
“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”Matthew 25:21
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”Matthew 5:14
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:”Numbers 6:24
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”Philippians 4:4
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