Luke 6:31

31 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do 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 To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either.

30 Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back.

31 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

32 But if you love those who love you, what 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 credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.