Luke 6:31

31 And as ye desire that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

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 And unto the one that smites thee on the one cheek offer also the other, and to the one that takes away thy cloak defend not thy coat also.

30 Give to everyone that asks of thee, and of the one that takes away thy goods ask them not to return them.

31 And as ye desire that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

32 For if ye love those who love you, what grace shall ye have? for sinners also love those that love them.

33 And if ye do good to those who do good to you, what grace shall ye have? for sinners also do even the same.