Luke 6:31

31 And just as you want people {to do} to you, do {the same} to them.

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 To the one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from the one who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic also.

30 Give to everyone who asks you, and from the one who takes away your things, do not ask for [them back].

31 And just as you want people {to do} to you, do {the same} to them.

32 "And if you love those who love you, what kind of credit is [that] to you? For even sinners love those who love them!

33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what kind of credit is [that] to you? Even the sinners do the same!

Footnotes

• [a] Literally "would do"
• [b] Literally "likewise"