Luke 6:31

31 "Do for other people everything you want them to do for you.

Luke 6:31 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 6:31

And as ye would that men should do to you
In matters of justice and beneficence were they in your case, and you in theirs;

do ye also to them likewise:
a golden rule this, agreeably to the light of nature, and divine revelation, and is the sum and substance of the law and prophets; (See Gill on Matthew 7:12).

Luke 6:31 In-Context

29 If someone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other cheek as well. If someone takes your coat, don't stop him from taking your shirt.
30 Give to everyone who asks you for something. If someone takes what is yours, don't insist on getting it back.
31 "Do for other people everything you want them to do for you.
32 "If you love those who love you, do you deserve any thanks for that? Even sinners love those who love them.
33 If you help those who help you, do you deserve any thanks for that? Sinners do that too.

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