Luke 6:31
New International Version
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

New Living Translation
Do to others as you would like them to do to you.

English Standard Version
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.

Berean Standard Bible
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Berean Literal Bible
And as you desire that men should do to you, do likewise to them.

King James Bible
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

New King James Version
And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

New American Standard Bible
Treat people the same way you want them to treat you.

NASB 1995
“Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.

NASB 1977
“And just as you want people to treat you, treat them in the same way.

Legacy Standard Bible
And treat others the same way you want them to treat you.

Amplified Bible
Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.

Christian Standard Bible
Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.

American Standard Version
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Contemporary English Version
Treat others just as you want to be treated.

English Revised Version
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Do for other people everything you want them to do for you.

Good News Translation
Do for others just what you want them to do for you.

International Standard Version
Whatever you want people to do for you, do the same for them.

Majority Standard Bible
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

NET Bible
Treat others in the same way that you would want them to treat you.

New Heart English Bible
"And as you would like people to do to you, do the same to them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Weymouth New Testament
And behave to your fellow men just as you would have them behave to you.

World English Bible
“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and as you wish that men may do to you, do also to them in like manner;

Berean Literal Bible
And as you desire that men should do to you, do likewise to them.

Young's Literal Translation
and as ye wish that men may do to you, do ye also to them in like manner;

Smith's Literal Translation
And as ye wish that men would do to you, and do you to them likewise.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them in like manner.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And exactly as you would want people to treat you, treat them also the same.

New American Bible
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

New Revised Standard Version
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Just as you want men to do to you. do to them likewise.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And just as you desire people to do for you, do also for them.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And as you would that men should do to you, do you also in like manner to them.

Godbey New Testament
And as you wish that the people may do unto you, do ye unto them even likewise.

Haweis New Testament
And as ye would that men should do unto you, do ye also to them in like manner.

Mace New Testament
behave to others in the same manner, as you desire they would behave to you.

Weymouth New Testament
And behave to your fellow men just as you would have them behave to you.

Worrell New Testament
"And as ye wish that men should do to you, do ye also to them in like manner.

Worsley New Testament
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them in like manner.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Love Your Enemies
30Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.…

Cross References
Matthew 7:12
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

Leviticus 19:18
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

Romans 13:8-10
Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. / The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Galatians 5:14
The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

James 2:8
If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.

Matthew 22:39
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Mark 12:31
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”

1 John 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

1 John 3:18
Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

1 Peter 3:8-9
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. / Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.


Treasury of Scripture

And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them likewise.

Matthew 7:12
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Matthew 22:39
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Galatians 5:14
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

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Luke 6
1. Jesus reproves the Pharisees;
12. chooses apostles;
17. heals the diseased;
20. preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;
27. Love your Enemy
37. Do not Judge
43. A Tree and Its Fruit
46. The House on the Rock














Do to others
This phrase encapsulates the active nature of the command. The Greek word for "do" is "ποιεῖτε" (poieite), which implies an ongoing, intentional action. It is not merely about refraining from harm but actively seeking the good of others. In the historical context of Jesus' time, this was a radical departure from the prevailing norms of reciprocity, which often involved returning like for like, whether good or bad. The call here is to initiate goodness, reflecting the proactive love of God.

as you would have them do
The phrase "as you would have them do" is a call to empathy and self-reflection. The Greek word "θέλητε" (thelēte) translates to "you would have" or "you wish," indicating a deep, personal desire. This requires individuals to consider their own needs and desires as a template for how they treat others. Historically, this principle is known as the "Golden Rule," and it is found in various forms across different cultures and religions. However, in the Christian context, it is rooted in the love and grace exemplified by Christ.

to you
The phrase "to you" personalizes the command, making it relevant to each individual's life. It implies a universal application, transcending cultural, social, and economic boundaries. The Greek "ὑμᾶς" (hymas) is a plural form, suggesting that this command is not just for individual relationships but for community living. In the scriptural context, this teaching is part of the Sermon on the Plain, where Jesus outlines the ethics of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing love, mercy, and justice as foundational principles.

(31) As ye would that men should do to you . . .--See Note on Matthew 7:12. The very different arrangement of the precepts in the two discourses is obviously an argument against their identity.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Do
ποιεῖτε (poieite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

to [others]
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

as
καθὼς (kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

you would have
θέλετε (thelete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

[them]
ἄνθρωποι (anthrōpoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

do
ποιῶσιν (poiōsin)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

to you.
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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